Course Syllabus

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Required Equipment: An external hard drive with usb and firewire 800 connectivity. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The art of animation (animated sequences, special effects, titles, etc.) using the computer. Construction characters, background graphics, color, scaling, storyboard, cells, timing, editing, and surface rendering. Screening and discussion of selected animated short films and videos.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

  1. Compare and contrast aesthetic characteristics of traditional animated film and computer animated video.
  2. Describe the hardware and software characteristics of computer animation.
  3. Describe the use of graphic files and file management in an animation program
  4. Construct graphic characters through tools, textures,rendering, fill, color, and design applications. 
  5. Design background graphics aesthetically and interface with outside sources.
  6. Execute cel block and cel sequence of aesthetically designed animation.
  7. Draw a storyboard which applies appropriate artistic concepts and aesthetic design components.
  8. Execute animation which uses appropriate timing and good composition of art elements.
  9. Produce animation to video.

GRADING

  • Projects80%
  • Assignments10%
  • Attendance10%
  • A = 100 – 90 %
  • B = 89.9 – 80 %
  • C = 79.9 – 70 %
  • D = 69.9 – 60 %
  • F = 59.9 and below

CLASS PROCEDURES

  • Homework and projects are due on the nights indicated on the course outline.  It will be collected on examination nights.
  • Attendance is required.  Ten percent of your grade is based on attendance and points may be deducted from your grade if more than one class is missed. The instructor should be notified in advance if you will not be attending a class (via text or email). The instructor reserves the right to drop any student who misses three consecutive classes.
  • Withdrawals are subject to current college policy and are the responsibility of the student. The instructor may withdraw any student who has missed more than 2 classes.
  • Classes may be recorded with the permission of the instructor.
  • Students are subject to and must comply with college policies found in the current College Catalog and Student Handbook.
  • Late work will be accepted at the instructor's discretion. 
  • Cell phones must be turned off during the class period (this includes texting). Please respect your fellow students and instructor by leaving the room if you need to make an emergency phone call.

Statement Regarding Internet and Computer Usage

Internet and computer usage is for class assignments and related research only! Inappropriate use of the Internet or computers is subject to loss of privileges, class withdrawal and other disciplinary action.

Statement Regarding Special Needs

If you have a disability that may have some impact on you work in this class and for which you may require accommodations. You need to contact the Disability Services and Resources office, located in TDS 100. Their phone number is 623-845-3080.

Statement Concerning Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as presenting the work of another as one’s own. More than four consecutive words from a source other than the writer constitute plagiarism when the source is not clearly identified in appropriate document format.

From the GCC Student Handbook:

“Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use of paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person with out full and clear acknowledgement. Is also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.”

Information on Student Information Systems

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SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I have received a copy of the course syllabus and I understand the following: 

  1. The instructor contact information and the most appropriate way to use this information.
  2. I am responsible for all course material and preparation for class.
  3. All the policies and procedures for this course especially the Grading, Attendance and Withdrawal Policies. As well as the policy for Taking and Missing Tests and the Penalties for Late Work.
  4. I am responsible for knowing all the information that pertains to my legal rights that are contained in the current GCC Student Handbook and College Catalog.
  5. In order to receive any special accommodations for this class I must register myself with the GCC Disability Resource Center.
  6. The class syllabus is subject to change and it is my responsibility to know the changes.

THE DATES BELOW ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. DUE DATES WILL BE ADJUSTED IN CLASS.

Course Summary:

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