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Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication

University of California, Santa Cruz

In Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication, students will learn to craft compelling scientific animations that effectively communicate research findings. Through a comprehensive curriculum, they will dive into programming, science writing, and technical animation, gaining the expertise to create data-driven stories that resonate with diverse audiences.

  • Learn to replicate the data-driven animation process from conceptualization to asset creation, data visualization, and composition
  • Make informed decisions between available programs and techniques for visualizing data
  • Distill the methods, results, and implications of scientific research into accessible, succinct, and impactful animations

This course, offered by the University of California, Santa Cruz, equips learners with the skills to harness the power of data-driven storytelling for promoting research and science communication on local and global scales. From drafting science writing scripts to creating custom graphics and animations, students will gain the tools to produce animated video abstracts that captivate and inform.

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Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication
Course Modules

The course modules cover fundamental aspects including planning, creating assets, 2D and 3D animation, and final composition, providing students with comprehensive skills to produce data-driven scientific animations.

Week 1—Planning your animation

Week 1—Planning your animation

  • Gain an understanding of data visualization and animation conceptualization
  • Learn to create storyboards and animatics
  • Explore alternative software and project ideas

Week 2—Creating assets: illustrations & graphs

Week 2—Creating assets: illustrations & graphs

  • Master digital illustration and data visualization techniques
  • Learn to create vector graphics and raster graphics in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Week 3—2D Animation with Adobe After Effects

Week 3—2D Animation with Adobe After Effects

  • Understand animation and motion graphics
  • Learn to animate 2D data using After Effects

Week 4—3D Animation with Autodesk Maya

Week 4—3D Animation with Autodesk Maya

  • Get introduced to 3D animation and learn to animate 3D data using Maya
  • Receive guidance on using Maya for data-driven 3D animation

Week 5—Final Composition: Editing and Communication Strategy

Week 5—Final Composition: Editing and Communication Strategy

  • Learn editing and compositing techniques
  • Gain insights into communication strategy and final critique
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