ANMA-1006Background Design 1
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of layout and background creation for 2D animation. Students will construct an environment and stage for their scenes to play out with a focus on composition, perspective, staging, cinematography, and colour theory. Students will also explore the relationship between backgrounds, characters and props. In addition, students will use lighting to enhance their compositions and create a sense of atmosphere and cohesion. Students will produce immersive environments, and consistent layout designs that help convey the worlds in which their characters exist.