Unit 27 - 2D Animation for Interactive Media Products

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Unit 27 – 2D Animation for Interactive Media Products

Describe the use of 2D animation within interactive media products

What do we mean by 2D animation? What software do we use to create 2D animations? Where can these products be placed in order to be used within an interactive media product? 

• Explain the use of computer animation in interactive products
• Explain the key techniques used in computer animation
• Identify the requirements of the specification/brief
• Identify the purpose of the product
• Identify the expectations and requirements of target users for the product
• Identify the events or user interactions that will trigger the animations created
• Identify how animation will be used in the product
• Design animations within specified style guidelines and within specified parameters and constraints relating to the target platform
• Create animations that meet the specification/brief
• Provide clear instructions as required for other parties to incorporate animations into the product
• Liaise with relevant parties to ensure own animations are appropriate and meet requirements
• Save animations in appropriate formats to facilitate incorporation into the product
• Organise animations using appropriate filing and naming conventions to facilitate access by others

Use the internet to aid you in the completion of this task.

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_animation

www.wix.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUcTpum56bw

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Outcomes covered in this blog:

Unit 27.1.1, 27.1.2, 27.2.1, 27.2.2, 27.2.3, 27.2.4, 27.2.5, 27.3.1, 27.3.2, 27.4.1, 27.4.2, 27.5.1, 27.5.2