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Darren Brereton

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Bio

Since graduating from Emily Carr University in 1984, Darren has worked in various roles in animation studios around the world. He is passionate about helping student storytellers bring their ideas to life in animation and storyboarding.

24/25 Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
2D Animation 2DAN 313 26/SP

Description

Character Animation II continues the study of advanced animation principles begun in Character Animation I. Through a series of assignments, students will advance and polish their ability to bring characters to life by studying, practicing and animating strong character-driven movement and acting. Students will progress beyond the basics of body mechanics, towards refining their ability to create believable characters acting in dramatic dialogue scenes. Lectures, demonstrations, texts and action analysis studies will further students' understanding of motion design and stylization for character animation.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

2D Animation 2DAN 313 26/SP

Description

Character Animation II continues the study of advanced animation principles begun in Character Animation I. Through a series of assignments, students will advance and polish their ability to bring characters to life by studying, practicing and animating strong character-driven movement and acting. Students will progress beyond the basics of body mechanics, towards refining their ability to create believable characters acting in dramatic dialogue scenes. Lectures, demonstrations, texts and action analysis studies will further students' understanding of motion design and stylization for character animation.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

Animation ANIM 215 26/SP

Description

This course explores visual storytelling in the context of animation. Course topics include ideation and visualization, sequential imagery and narrative, acting and performance, posing and staging, timing, point of view, perspective, sound, and composition within the cinematic frame. Students practice drawing through working from rough to refined, and gain experience with iterative development.

This course is subject to priority rules; see here.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

Animation ANIM 215 26/SP

Description

This course explores visual storytelling in the context of animation. Course topics include ideation and visualization, sequential imagery and narrative, acting and performance, posing and staging, timing, point of view, perspective, sound, and composition within the cinematic frame. Students practice drawing through working from rough to refined, and gain experience with iterative development.

This course is subject to priority rules; see here.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.