Storytelling and Storyboarding for Animation

In the Storytelling and Storyboarding for Animation Course, the creative process and writing techniques for several animation genres and formats will be explored. The history of animation and the works of legendary animators will be analyzed for style and perspective. Students will incorporate concepts of visual storytelling, narrative structures, character creation and development, scriptwriting, and storyboarding into the creation of a script for an animation short.

Course Outline

• Animation Genres and Formats
• History of the Animation Industry and Legendary Animators
• Overview of the Animation Production Process
• The Creative Writing Process for Animation
• Storyboarding for Animation
• Storyboarding Techniques and Visual Thinking for Animation
• Universal and Cross-Cultural Themes
• Intellectual Property and Copyright Issues