UNIT 1: DIGITAL MEDIA FUNDAMENTALS

MODULE 1: UNDERSTANDING DIGITAL MEDIA

Assignment 3b 3: Types of Digital Media - Animation

1. Review the following resources:

1. The 5 Types of Animation

2. What is Character Design?
3. What is a Storyboard?
4. What is an Animatic?
5. How to Make and Use an Animatic
6. Animatic vs Final Animation: Other Friends | Steven Universe the Movie
7. Top 20 Best Animation Trends in 2020
8. What is 3D Modeling & What’s It Used For?
9. What Is 3D Modeling?
10. What is 3D Detailing in Product Videos?
11. Product 3D Animation | Apple Style | 2020

After conducting your own research from at least two credible sources complete the
following in your own words (Be sure to cite your sources):

2 a. Define the term “animation” and describe the main types.

b. Define the following terms and explain their importance and application,
providing examples where applicable:

1. Character Design
2. Storyboard
3. Animatic (Previsualisation)
4. 3D Modeling
5. 3D Product Design
6. 3D Product Animation
7. Motion Graphics

3. Find examples of the following products that have been produced regionally and
comment on the effectiveness of each:

1. Animated logo
2. Animated advertisement
3. Animated short film
4. Motion Graphics