degree in animation and vfx la salle campus barcelona

Bachelor in Animation and VFX

Become a professional in 3D computer generated imagery, including special effects and 3D artwork. The Degree in Animation at La Salle Campus Barcelona is the first official undergraduate degree program in Catalonia.

Storyboard

Description: 

The subject is divided into character design and storyboard. The first part focuses on character creation for production, while the second part centers on the fundamental aspects of creating storyboards for advertising, film, and animation.

Type Subject
Tercer - Obligatoria
Semester
First
Course
2
Credits
3.00

Titular Professors

Previous Knowledge: 

cinematographic language.

Objectives: 

To develop a production "Bible" that includes the complete design of a character and their visual narrative through a technically and artistically solid storyboard.

Contents: 

* Design: Reference research, sketches, expression and movement sheets, turn-around, line-up, and logo.

  • Storyboard: Types (TV, film, ads), from script to drawing, terminology (framing, camera movements), and specific software.

Methodology: 

Theoretical classes on narrative and anatomy, followed by practical digital drawing workshops and script analysis. Use of group feedback for storyboard correction.

Evaluation: 

* Character Design (40%): Sketches, color, and turn-around.

  • Final Storyboard (50%): Complete sequence with technical indications.
  • Attitude and progress (10%).

Evaluation Criteria: 

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Basic Bibliography: 


  • Framed Ink: Drawing and Composition for Visual Storytellers (Marcos Mateu-Mestre).
  • Character Design Quarterly (3dtotal Publishing).
  • Directing the Story (Francis Glebas).
  • Prepare to Board! Creating Storyboards and Storytelling to Animation (Nancy Beiman).

Additional Material: 

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