1. Prepare the traditional animation process, and the sequence of its component parts
   • Describe the traditional animation process and its application in the production of quality 3-D animation
   • Describe the twelve principles of animation and their application in the production of quality 3-D animation
   • Identify the components that are essential to producing quality 3D animation
2. Prepare scene layout and storyboarding techniques
   • Describe and demonstrate the scene layout techniques used in traditional animation
   • Describe and demonstrate the storyboarding techniques used in traditional animation
3. Nominate appropriate animation keys in a proposed animation sequence
   • Describe the key animation process
   • Produce sample key drawings
   • Identify the criteria used for the selection of animation keys
   • Select the appropriate animation keys in a proposed animation sequence
4. Create a short animation
   • Produce shot animation key drawings
   • Produce line image recordings of drawings
   • Create a short, animated sequence
5. Apply traditional animation principles to a 3-D animation
   • Produce a 3-D animated sequence, employing traditional animation principles, using 3-D modelling and animation software
   • Save and store, or archive, an animated sequence onto appropriate equipment or media

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