A brief film that uses animation techniques to tell a story, typically lasting 2-10 minutes.

The process of creating a believable and relatable character, including their backstory, personality, and growth throughout the story.

Working together in groups to achieve a common goal, essential for producing cohesive animated projects.

The art of creating soundscapes, including dialogue, sound effects, and music, to enhance the emotional impact of animation.

Skills such as rigging and lip-syncing that build upon basic animation principles to create more complex movements.

A visual representation of a film's scenes, outlining key moments, character actions, and transitions.

The spoken exchanges between characters that drive the narrative and reveal character traits.

The process of creating a skeletal structure for a character model, allowing for realistic movement.

Synchronizing a character's mouth movements with spoken dialogue to create believable speech.

The transformation or growth a character undergoes throughout the narrative, impacting their decisions and relationships.

Using imagery and animation techniques to convey a story without relying solely on dialogue.

The ability of a story to evoke emotions in the audience, often achieved through character experiences.

The standardized way of writing scripts to ensure clarity and ease of reading for production teams.

Specific frames in an animation that define the start and end points of a smooth transition.

Additional movements that support the main action, enhancing the realism and depth of animation.

Feedback sessions where team members critique and improve each other's scripts for better narrative flow.

The study of how colors interact and affect perception, crucial for character design and mood setting.

Visual references showing a character from multiple angles to assist animators in maintaining consistency.

Software or methods used to organize tasks, timelines, and responsibilities within a team project.

The last adjustments made to a film before completion, focusing on pacing, transitions, and overall flow.

The ability to effectively communicate ideas and showcase work to an audience, vital for final project presentations.

Personal logs where students assess their learning experiences, challenges, and growth throughout the course.

The practice of evaluating one's own work and progress to identify areas for improvement.

The process of creating original music to enhance the emotional and narrative aspects of an animated film.

Aligning audio elements with visual actions in animation to create a cohesive viewing experience.