Course detail

Animation

FSI-YAN Acad. year: 2026/2027 Summer semester

The subject offers a comprehensive overview of the historical development of animation and its technological transformations. Students will gain knowledge and practical skills in the field of digital imaging with an emphasis on its applications in film and other media formats. The course also focuses on learning the principles of modern computer animation techniques. Students will also learn about innovative approaches to animation, including experimenting with animation in virtual reality and the use of real-time animation techniques.

Supervisor

Ing. Filip Uhlíř

Department

Institute of Machine and Industrial Design

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Prerequisites

Knowledge of 2D and 3D graphics.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Conditions for obtaining a classified credit:

  • attendance at seminars (min. 5 out of 10 points),
  • submission of assigned work by the specified deadlines (min. 45 out of 90 points).

The final grade will be determined according to the ECTS scale.

Exercises: attendance is mandatory and monitored by the instructor; a maximum of two absences are permitted. In the event of long-term absence, the course guarantor is responsible for making up for missed classes.

Language of instruction

Czech

Aims

The aim of the course is to expand students' knowledge and skills in the field of animation. Students will learn about the historical development of animation and its connection to technological progress. They will gain practical skills in digital imaging and its applications in animation. The course will provide an overview of the principles of classical and computer animation. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with modern animation techniques, including virtual reality and real-time animation.

Students will gain:

  • The ability to use advanced digital imaging techniques and tools for creating animations.
  • The ability to create and implement projects using computer animation.
  • The ability to use modern animation methods in virtual reality and real-time environments.
  • The ability to integrate creative and technical aspects of animation into their own projects and outputs.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The study programmes with the given course

Programme B-VKP-P: Visual Communication in the Creative Industries, Bachelor's
branch ---: no specialisation, 4 credits, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Computer-assisted exercise

52 hours, compulsory

Syllabus


  • Basic concepts in animation and introduction to classic animation.

  • Digital images and their applications.

  • Principles of computer animation.

  • Introduction to animation in available software (3ds max, Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine).

  • Exercises, animation in software.

  • Animation in virtual reality.

  • Real-time animation.