Data-Driven Animation for Scientific Storytelling
Learn to create compelling animations that communicate complex scientific data through storytelling and visual design.
Learn to create compelling animations that communicate complex scientific data through storytelling and visual design.
Master the art of data-driven animation for effective science communication in this comprehensive course. You'll learn to transform scientific research into accessible, impactful animations using industry-standard software. The course covers the entire animation process, from conceptualization and scriptwriting to asset creation, data visualization, and final composition. You'll gain hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Maya, and programming for data integration. Perfect for scientists, animators, and communicators looking to enhance their visual storytelling skills and make complex data more engaging for diverse audiences.
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What you'll learn
Replicate the data-driven animation process from concept to final composition
Make informed decisions on software and techniques for data visualization
Distill scientific research into accessible and impactful animations
Develop proficiency in digital illustration and graphic design for scientific communication
Master 2D animation techniques using Adobe After Effects
Learn 3D animation fundamentals with Autodesk Maya
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This course includes:
13.53 Hours PreRecorded video
5 quizzes, 6 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive approach to creating data-driven animations for scientific communication. Students will learn the entire process of developing a scientific animation, from conceptualization to final production. The curriculum covers scriptwriting, digital illustration, data visualization, 2D and 3D animation techniques, and final composition. Participants will use industry-standard software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Autodesk Maya. The course also introduces programming concepts for data integration in animations. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on effective storytelling and visual communication of complex scientific concepts.
Week 1—Planning your animation
Module 1 · 6 Hours to complete
Week 2—Creating assets: illustrations & graphs
Module 2 · 6 Hours to complete
Week 3—2D Animation with Adobe After Effects
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Week 4—3D Animation with Autodesk Maya
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
Week 5—Final Composition: Editing and Communication Strategy
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
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Innovator in Marine Animal Research and Data Visualization
Dr. Jessica Kendall-Bar is a Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellow at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Her interdisciplinary research integrates engineering, data science, ecology, and visualization to study the behavior and physiology of marine animals in the context of climate change. For her dissertation, she developed a groundbreaking non-invasive system that recorded and visualized the first marine mammal sleep data at sea, published in Science.
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