Basic Animation Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

ARTV-1303-001 Basic Animation

Prerequisites

Corequisites: ARTC 1325

Course Description

Examination of concepts, characters and story boards for basic animation production. Emphasis on creating movement and expression utilizing traditional or electronically generated image sequences.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Recommend Text:         Recommend Text:            
\ Inside Lightwave 9        Lighting 3D 9                
\        —by Dan ablan            —by Nicholas Boughen            
\
\ Strongly Recommend Text:    Strongly Recommend Text:            Strongly Recommend Text:
\ The Animation Book        Timing for Animation                Guide to Cartooning
\ —by Kit Laybourne        —by Harold Whitaker and John Halas        —by Al Bohl

Supplies

Supplies;

1,       14”  x  17”  Bienfang layout pad           (sketch pad) or similar

as needed,      

Student Performance

\ Course Description:  Examination of animation concepts, principles, and storyboard for basic production. Emphasizes creating movement and expression utilizing traditionally or digitally generated image sequences.

\ End-of-Course Outcomes:  Demonstrate animation principles; communicate conceptual ideas through storyboards; execute animation sequences; and develop artwork using traditional or digital tools.

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\ The student will learn the principles of animation and the interface of a 3D application for modeling, rendering and animation to create movement.
\                     Performance/Learning Objectives (minimum competencies)
\                         A) Exhibit knowledge of all principles of animation
\                         B) Communicate conceptual ideas through storyboards
\                         C) Exhibit knowledge of character generation
\                         D) Operate software for 3D modeling and rendering
\                         E) Exhibit a basic understanding of simple animation

Students Rights and Responsibilities

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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

\ —WHILE IN CLASS: A student friendly environment is needed for learning. There are SIX (6) guidelines each student must adhere to.
\ 1). NO headphones in class unless specified by instructor.
\ 2). NO video downloads in class unless specified by instructor.
\ 3). NO undesirable visual or verbal communication.
\ 4). NO eating or drinking in the lab.
\ 5) Cell phones must be turned OFF.
\ 6). ALL students will attend the Showcase at the end of the semester.
\ 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)

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

\     7 absences = DROP CLASS OR GET AN "F" FOR THE SEMESTER

Calendar

Additional Information

\     CLASS DROPS:        Students dropping classes must drop by the due date as per AC Schedule or get an F.
\     DISABILITY             "Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements
\     STATEMENT     in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services.  Located in the Student Services Center room 119 (Phone 371-5436)