Overview

The Animation Project is a completed Java-based animation framework developed by Lisa Lam and meyself (Alex Chea). It follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture and supports textual, visual, and SVG-based animations. This documentation details the design choices, implementations, and instructions for running the animation system.

Repository Structure

GitHub Repository: Animation Project

Core Directories & Files:

• src/cs5004/animation: Root package for the animation framework.
• controller/: Manages user interactions and animation flow.
• model/: Contains shape representations and animation logic.
• resources/: Stores sample animation files and test data.
• startercode/: Initial code and reference implementations.
• view/: Implements rendering methods for animations.

Design & Implementation

Part 1: Initial Animation Model

• Implemented ShapeInterface and AnimationInterface to handle animations efficiently.
• Used enum-based ShapeTypes, Position classes, and AbstractShape to eliminate redundant code.
• Developed AbstractAnimation, which extends functionalities for color changes, resizing, and movement.
• Separated animation command classes to handle different transformations efficiently.

Part 2: Overhaul & Redesign

• Integrated AnimationBuilder and AnimationReader for improved modularity.
• Reworked animation commands to process multiple shape transformations in a structured manner.