Special Topics in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

ARTC-1394-001 Special Topics in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: ARTC 1325 and ARTC 1327 or instructor consent

Course Description

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.  

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

I will provide the textbooks for the course.

There are newer textbooks available but do not match the course assignments and as of date, they are not all available for purchase. Course assignments and calendar may change once these books are published and become available. I will provide the link to the books should the switch be made to use them.

I suggest these resources to help guide you in learning the software for this class:

Sites with free and pay as you go tutorials:

www.videocopilot.net

www.creativecow.net

www.videohive.net

www.lynda.com

Supplies

Flash drive (64 gb) or external hard drive (250 gb recommended). Video files can be large and require a lot of storage space.  Notebook or notepad for taking notes.  A pen or pencil for sketching ideas and taking notes. Headphones for editing

Student Performance

Specific Course Description:  Learning the basics of editing audio, video and creating motion graphics for commercial production using Adobe Premiere, After Effects Pro CC, and other Adobe Creative Suite software.  Authoring content for broadcast, DVD and web. Implement graphic design software to create elements for animation. (Photoshop and Illustrator)

Specific End-of-Course Outcomes:  Learning the tools for creating broadcast and professional quality video, audio and motion graphics using industry standard  software. Learn how to ingest footage, add searchable metadata, add visual effects and titles to video.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

1). NO eating or drinking in the lab.

2). NO video or audio downloads in class unless specified by instructor.

4). No overly crass or crude topics of conversation.

5) If you have to use a cell phone, please step outside for personal calls and keep texting to a minimum. Excessive texting will affect your participation grade especially if we are working on an in-class tutorial.

6). Class time is NOT the time to be checking your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat or other social networking sites ESPECIALLY if you are not caught up on your assignments.

Grading Criteria

The alphabet system explained in the Amarillo College Catalog. It should be noted that a minimum grade of “C” is required as a prerequisite for advanced courses in studio art.

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 course grade will be determined by the student’s attendance record, attitude in class, work ethics and industry standard quality of assignments.

Industry Standards are as follows.

Symbol Percentage

A 90-100

B 80-89

C 70-79

D 60-69

F Below 60

NO EXCEPTIONS!  -  Late work violates industry standards; therefore, a grade of “F” will be given to the student.

NO EXCEPTIONS!  - Anyone caught cheating or plagiarizing copyright material will receive an “F” for the class.

Course Grade (Total average) is weighed as follows:

Lessons = 30% of your average

Projects =  30% of your average

Final Project = 40% of your average

The final project will be graded on a combination of skills learned throughout the course. For example: Color correction, Motion graphics, use and implementation of transitions, the formats in which the final video file was exported. Other criteria will be covered throughout the semester as projects are assigned.

 

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 FROM CLASS OR RECEIVE AN "F" FOR THE SEMESTER

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