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Level 2
Level 2 Animation and Illustration
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Animation Level 2 course is a one year introductory course that will allow you to explore key areas of animation and illustration. During this course you will learn all the skills and techniques you need to progress onto Level 3 Art course.
The main topics you will be looking at are : character design, digital illustration, storyboard and script writing, 2D animation, animation research and principals of movement and expression.
This program allows you to study English and Maths GCSE alongside this course.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above.
If you receive a Merit or above at Level 2 while obtaining one of your English and maths GCSEs you can progress to EDX L3 Dip Art & Design (Illustration/Animation). You can also apply for apprenticeships or pursue various employment options within the industry, including self-employment.
You will be set projects throughout the year and these are periodically assessed.
Each project assesses your skills in the following:
- research
- art direction
- character design from pre-visual idea to final turnaround
- use of digital software to realise special effects
There is also assessment concerning your ability to draw movement and expression as well as follow production processes and basic principles of animation/special effects.
All units are continuously assessed through your sketchbooks. Each unit has its own set of assessments criteria, these will tell you exactly what you need to do to obtain a particular grade.