AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
Patrick     CAMPUS
MEDA 202
2D Computer Animation
Semester 2   2006
Lecturer : Shiralee Saul
Room : M3.88
Phone : 99533200
Email : shiraleesaul@westnet.com.au

Brief #4: Scripting an animation

Weighting: 20%
Submission Date: 9/8 /06

 

DESCRIPTION
Create pre-production documents needed to create a 1-3 minute-long narrative animation. These are:

  • Synopsis,
  • Script,
  • Storyboard.

Please include other documents if appropriate; these may include character profiles, treatment, long synopsis. You may also include other visuals as appropriate - eg atmospherics, sets, look-and-feel, character sheets.

Propose subject with a brief paragraph describing the concept. Emailed to SS by 29/7/05

Minimum Deliverables: Synopsis, script, and storyboard for a 1-3min animation.

PRESENTATION: Class start 25.08.06 

RESOURCES

MAKING A SIMPLE SEQUENCE pdf >>
STORY-SHAPING AND VISUALISATION pdf >>
STORYBOARDING pdf >>

What is a Synopsis - Outline - Treatment? AFC whatissynopsis.pdf
Treatments http://www.scriptsales.com/Treatment.html
http://www.storyandscriptdevelopment.com/A2B2/A2B2C1.htm
http://www.altonmiller.com/dandy-st.htm
Storyboard template: http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/resources/units/movies/storyboard.html
Good range of info and links to templates http://www.exposure.co.uk/eejit/storybd/index.html
http://www.awn.com/friedegg/pigt/animatic/animatic.htm
http://www.chumpchange.com/parkplace/Video/Storyboard.htm

   
 

Assessment

 

Quality of presented work

  • Appropriate and original concept
  • Well-developed character/s and narrative
  • Development of ideas and skills
  • Clarity and sophistication of visual material
50%

Adherence to assignment brief

10%

Accuracy and attention to detail

  • Conventionally formatted script
  • All documents proofread and spellchecked
  • Clearly laid-out storyboard including visuals, atmospherics/soundFX, camera moves etc.

10%

Class participation

  • Solicits and accepts feedback and advice
  • Uses correct animation and script terminology

10%

Met deadline

20%

Total

100%

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