Storyboard Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information
Instructor
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Parcells Hall 312 Classroom
Office Hours
One hour before class. Fridays by appointment.
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Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
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Course
ARTV-1211-001 Storyboard
Prerequisites
Course Description
Introduction to the techniques of storyboarding including organizing a projects content and arranging it in a visual format.
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Hours
(2 sem hrs; 3 studio)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
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Reference Text: Storyboards Motion in Art —by Mark Simon
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Reference Text: The Art of Storyboard —John Hart
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Reference Text: Exploring Storyboarding —Wendy Tumminello
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Strongly Recommended Text: The Visual Story —Bruce Block 2nd Edition
Supplies
STORYBOARD—ARTC 1305
Student Book and Supply List
Reference Text: Storyboards Motion in Art—by Mark Simon
Reference
Student Performance
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Performance/Learning Objectives (minimum competencies)
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A) To exhibit visualization through sketches
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B) To produce conceptual storyboards
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C) To produce production, presentation and video storyboards
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
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—WHILE IN CLASS: A student friendly environment is needed for learning. There are SIX (6) guidelines each student must adhere to.
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1). NO headphones in class unless specified by instructor.
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2). NO video downloads in class unless specified by instructor.
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3). NO undesirable visual or verbal communication.
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4). NO eating or drinking in the lab.
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5) Cell phones must be turned OFF.
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6). ALL students will attend the Showcase at the end of the semester.
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Continual disregard for set guidelines will result in removal from class and a zero (0) for day.
Grading Criteria
—Having the proper tools the student will complete all tasks required. The instructor will provide lecture, demonstration and or group discussion to help the student complete each task.
—The nature of the Industry dictates that anyone with below entry levels skills will not be hired in the workforce: therefore, any student with below a grade average of a 70 will receive an “F” for the class.
0-69.4 = F (Failing)
69.5-79.4 = C (average skills)
79.5-89.4 = B (needs improving)
89.5-100 = A (excellent skills)
Factors that will effect your course grade average;
A. student’s attendance record (absences, late arrival to class or leaving early from class)
B. attitude in class
C. work ethics
D. industry standard quality of tasks (where applicable)
Attendance
Students are allowed one (1) week of absences from class. Student’s final grade will be lowered by one letter grade for each additional week missed. One point off final grade average for every week of tardiness.
3 absences = NO ACTION 2 tardiness = 1 POINT OFF FINAL GRADE
4 absences = 1 LETTER GRADE 4 tardiness = 2 POINTS OFF FINAL GRADE
6 absences = 2 LETTER GRADES 6 tardiness = 3 POINTS OFF FINAL GRADE
Calendar
Task 1 Camera Shots/Angles Camera Movements
A) Knowledge Test
Task 2 Sketches (e.g. medium shot of 5 pencils on desk at eye level—in class)
Sketch in pencil and outline in marker. Decide camera angles
A. 3 Face/head—
B. 5 Hands—
C. 3 Full bodies—
D. 1 Dutch/Cant angle—car racing under RR track—
E. 2 Men standing on edge of building—
F. 3 Hanging apparel on people—
G. 3 Hands on face—
H. 2 Turning heads—
J. 2 Face/head hard light—
K. 3 Person lighting a cigarette—
Task 3A—3D Production Boards
A. Production/Video boards for (all in pencil only)
DIRECTIONS: Chaos has ruled the world for 7 years. A tyrant is trying to control the world and the end of civilization is at hand. (choose one of the four ideas and do no less than 20 boards)
• The world ruler
(1) fights other nations for control of the world
(2) Is a puppet of the dark spirit world
(3) fights the battle of Armageddon
(4) STUDENT IDEA (Instructor approval)
B. Production/Video boards for (all in pencil only)
DIRECTIONS: A man is driving down a dimly lit street when he suddenly stops the car in front of an establishment. (choose one of the four ideas and do no less than 20 boards).
• A man enters
(1) a bar for a drink,
(2) a home to make a drug bust
(3) a church to pray.
(4) STUDENT IDEA (Instructor approval)
C. Production/Video boards for 30 second spot (timed—as many boards as it takes—“____________” logo at end) See instructor handout
D. Production/Video boards for 60 second spot (timed—as many boards as it takes—“____________” logo at end) See instructor handout
Task 4 Final—Knowledge Test
Additional Information
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CLASS DROPS: Students dropping classes must drop by the due date as per AC Schedule or get an F.
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DISABILITY "Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements
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STATEMENT in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services. Located in the Student Services Center room 119 (Phone 371-5436)
Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM