Basic Animation Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Parcells Hall – 313E

Office Hours

Monday and Wednesday

10:00 - 11:45 am  - By Appointment only

Tuesday and Thursday

Unavailable - I will be In class from 9 am to 6:15 pm

Friday -  by appointment only 

The best way to contact me is via email. Please allow at least 24 hours for emails to be returned. More time may be needed if emails are received on nights or weekends. 

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Course

ARTV-1303-001 Basic Animation

Prerequisites

<p>Corequisites: ARTC 1325</p>

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.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Any books needed for the course will be provided.

Supplies

Supplies;

32gb Flash drive minimum required

Sketchbook - pages must be at least 8.5 x 11 inches

2 Non-Photo blue pencil (AC Bookstore) 

#2 pencils and eraser (mechanical pencils will be fine) 

Post it notes. (yellow) 

Sharpie Fine Point  ,  Sharpie ultra fine point 

1 Ream of Printer Paper  (standard letter size) 

1 Index Cards 3 x 5 inch Index cards (for flipbook) 

* Possible future purchase depending on availability *

 1 Animation pegboard, 1 Animation Pegbar, 3 reams of Animation Paper (100 sheets per ream) 

Animations at  24 FPS, 3 reams of paper will only provide enough for 13 seconds

Student Performance

Course Description:  Learn and utilize the 12 basic principles of Animation when creating traditional 2D animation Pencil tests. Create storyboards, animatics, flipbooks, explore character development and design. Explore basic drawing techniques, review the history and future of animation, and effectively tell a story using Animation. 

End-of-Course Outcomes:  Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of animation; communicate conceptual ideas through storyboards; execute animation sequences; and develop artwork using traditional and digital tools. (Adobe Animate, Premiere and After Effects) 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log 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

WHILE IN CLASS: A student friendly environment is needed for learning. There are a few guidelines each student must adhere to:

1). NO eating or drinking in the lab.

2). Class time is for classroom projects, lessons, and lecture. Your undivided attention is required and making sure you're on time with all of your materials is expected. It 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. If you have time to socialize, then I assume you are caught up on your assignments. Time management is your responsibility, not mine. Anyone caught social networking will be asked to leave for the day and you will receive a zero for the lesson or project assigned that day. 

3). If you have to use a cell phone, please step outside for personal calls and keep texting to an emergency based MINIMUM. Excessive texting WILL result in you being asked to leave for the day and you will receive a zero for any assigned lessons or projects for that day. 

4). No overly crass or crude topics of conversation. Please keep your derogatory opinions to yourself. 

5). If you are not caught up or finished… Do not ask to leave early. Take this time to get caught up or ahead. Labs are open until 10 pm Mon-Thurs and open until 5 pm on Fridays. Take advantage of it. 

6). Take Pride In Your Work. DO NOT CHEAT!!! 

7). Help those around you. 

8. If you miss class it is your responsibility to to check the WEEKLY folder on the server for what you missed and if you are still unsure about an assignment, please ask. I will not come find you to tell you what you missed. 

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.

The FINAL GRADE is based on the average of the following:

  • SKETCHES and DAILY Assignments: 25 percent of your grade.
  • PAPER PROJECTS: 25 percent of your grade.
  • DIGITAL PROJECTS:  25 percent of your grade. 
  • FINAL PROJECT:  worth 25 points. 
  • Extra Credit – no extra credit.

A =  89.5 - 100
B =  79.5 - 89.4 
C =  69.5 - 79.4
D =  59.5 - 69.4 
F =  0 - 59.4 

AC Connect course grade book: Your course grades are accessed through the  “My Grades” link on the Course menu in our AC Connect course as well as other links in AC Connect. Your individual course grades earned for lessons, projects, and the final project will appear in your AC Connect Grade book as well as a running grade average for the course. You can access your grade book through the "My Grades" link on our AC Connect Course Menu as well as other access points through AC Connect.

Due Dates of Course Work: Students are responsible for checking the Weekly handout folder in the Dropbox found inside the on-campus student server. (assignments and projects are subject to change) If a student lesson or project is submitted late by the student due to a course wide malfunction of AC Connect or server problem, the instructor will accept the assignment or project late or arrange a makeup assignment without penalty to the student.

The final project must be taken during the designated time on the calendar. In the case of a medical or family emergency, the project may be made up at the discretion of the instructor if the student provides documentation of the emergency to the instructor.

No student will be exempt from the final project. 

Checking the Course Each Week: This is an in class course and students are required to show up on time.  Check the Syllabus for course work deadlines ; read all information pertaining to each Lesson at the beginning of lesson in the provided textbook; and complete all course work on time to insure student success in the course.  You must submit all lessons and projects by their designated deadline, attend class every day for lecture and critiques, and submit your final projects on time.  Failure to do so will result in late penalties for your course grades.  If you are having trouble participating in the course due to a medical or family emergency, please communicate the circumstances to me. Failure to communicate may result in zero's for missed work. 

Extra Credit: No Extra Credit is given in the course.

FINAL EXAM: LATE SUBMISSIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED – NO EXCEPTIONS 

Attendance

THIS IS A STUDIO COURSE. YOUR ATTENDANCE AND PROMPT ARRIVAL TO CLASS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR LEARNING AND EVALUATION.

If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed, including new assignments and due dates, and to make arrangements to obtain the materials dispersed (if applicable) and/or catch up on instruction.

ABSENCES
Students will be allowed 2 unexcused absences without penalty. After the second unexcused absence, 1 letter grade will be deducted from the total class grade for each additional absence. 6 absences will result in automatic failure of the course. A breakdown of penalties for absence is presented below:

  • Up to 2 Absences: No penalty
  • 3 Absences: Loss of 1 letter grade
  • 4 Absences: Loss of 2 letter grades
  • 5 Absences: Loss of 3 letter grades
  • 6 Absences: Failure of course

Any exceptions to the above policy will be made at the discretion of the instructor. For an absence to be excused, instructor may require appropriate documentation of the reason for absence.

Late arrival of more than 30 minutes, or early departure of more than 30 minutes will be counted as an absence. On days designated as LAB DAYS or for individual consultation, leaving without first checking in with instructor will result in an absence.

TARDINESS
3 tardies = no penalty
4 or more tardies = 1 point removed from final Activity grade per tardy after 3.

INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISALLOW LATE ENTRANCE INTO THE CLASSROOM.

In such cases grades for Attendance, Activity, Quizzes, and Exercises for that day will be lost. You may sign in no earlier than 15 minutes prior to class and no later than 30 minutes after class has begun. Any earlier or later may result in an absence. 

• Students will be responsible for swiping their own badge by the door for attendance.(Attendance is registered through Blackboard by swiping your badge at the door. If you do not have your badge, you may use the Ellucian app on your mobile device to scan)
• Instructor is not responsible for student's failure to sign in with badge or Ellucian app.
• Failure by student to sign in using their badge or Ellucian app will result in an absence.

• Any student caught swiping another students badge will be reported for dishonest conduct and all parties involved may be subject to academic disciplinary action pending investigation. 
• Students may request a review of their own attendance record with the instructor outside of class time.

Calendar

Note: Dates are tentative and may change according to the progress of the class as a whole. Changes in the schedule will be announced during class and on the Weekly handouts found inside the BASIC folder on the student server. 

Week 1  

Tues. JAN. 16:  Syllabus. Materials.

Thur. JAN. 18: Lecture - Principles of Animation

Light box / Pegboard - Assign prep

 

Week 2

Tues. JAN. 23: Light box / Pegboard - ready by beginning of class

Paper Project 01 - BALL

Thur. JAN. 25:  LAB

Scan and Premiere 

 

Week 3  

Tues. JAN. 30: Paper Project 02 - Anticipation 

Ball due

Thurs. FEB. 01: LAB 

Paper Project 03 - Follow Through

 

Week 4

Tues. FEB. 06: LAB

Paper Project 03 - Follow Through Due 

Thur. FEB. 08: Paper Project 04 - Exaggeration 

 

Week 5   

Tues. FEB. 13: LAB

Thur. FEB. 15: Paper Project 04 - Exaggeration Due

 

Week 6  

Tues. FEB. 20: Paper Project 05 - Secondary Action 

Thur. MAR. 22: Paper Project 05 - Secondary Action  DUE

 

Week 7

Tues. FEB. 27: PAPER PROJECT 06 - ARC Assigned and Due by end of class 

Thur. MAR. 01:  PAPER PROJ 07 - WEIGHT 

 

Week  8

Tues. MAR. 06: LAB / Weight Due

PAPER PROJ 08 Walking Cycles Assigned

Thur. MAR. 08:  LAB

 

Week 9 SPRING BREAK (MAR. 10 - MAR. 18)

Tues. MAR. 13: CAMPUS CLOSED

Thur. MAR. 15: CAMPUS CLOSED

 

Week 10  

Tues. MAR. 20: PAPER PROJ 08 Walking Cycles Due  -  Presentation

Thur. MAR. 22: Paper Project 09 - Morphing 

DIGITAL PROJ 01 After Effects - Morphing 

 

Week 11 

Tues. MAR. 27: DIGITAL PROJ 02 - SHAPES and Keyframing 

PAPER PROJ. 09 DUE

DIGITAL PROJ 01 - MORPHING DUE 

Thur. MAR. 29:  Mixed Media  2D and Digital 

Character Turn-around - Sketches assigned 

 

Week 12   FINAL PROJECT ASSIGNED (concept, planning, research, sketching)

Tues. APR. 03: Storyboarding - Animatics review

Sketches due - Illustrate and Prepare for AE

AE - Character Rigging

Thur. APR. 05: AE - WALK CYCLE

 

Week 13 

Tues. APR. 10: Adobe Animate Walk Cycle (frame 2 frame) 

Thur. APR. 12:  Adobe Animate Walk Cycle (Tween) 

 

Week 14- Week 17  (Last day to drop APR. 20) 

Tues. APR. 17: BEGIN FINAL ANIMATION 

Thur. APR. 19: LAB

 

Week 15  

Tues. APR. 24: LAB

Thur. APR. 26: - LAB

 

Week 16 

Tues. MAY 01:  LAB

Thur. MAY 03:  FINAL DUE - Beginning of class  Followed by Presentation / Critique 

 

Week 17 FINALS WEEK

Tues. MAY 08: – TBD

Thurs. MAY 10: – TBD

(ALL GRADES WILL BE SUBMITTED BY NOON FRIDAY MAY 11)

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