Knowledge
			
Knowledge

- the elements of structural drawing
- the steps in the geometric breakdown of shapes and forms into 
  various poses
- the methods in creating the lines of action
- the methods in creating exaggeration, emotion, expression and 
  attitude in character design
- the steps in the construction of various model sheets designed in 
  animation studios
- the elements of on-model consistency and believable weight, 
  balance and proportion in character design
- recognition of character types
- the components of character interaction
- understand types of anthropomorphism in animal and inanimate 
  objects
- the steps in the structural breakdown of established characters
- understand basic animation principles.
- the methods of structural drawing and its application to animation.
- the production process of an animated film from initial idea to 
  final projected image.

 
            Skills
			
- draw structurally
- incorporate balance and weight in character design
- draw basic dimensional forms from a variety of views
- have characters express emotion resulting in convincing performance 
  posing
- use model sheets to analysis proportion and on model consistency
- design  anthropomorphic objects and animals 
- design characters that function for movement, are appealing and 
  believable
- inter-relate drawings in such a way as to produce a convincing    
  illusion of motion in time and space
- use video line-testing equipment
- work cooperatively in large and small groups as well as with      
  partners

 
            Attitudes
			
- professionalism (presentation is orderly, instructions are
  followed, deadlines are met)
- responsibility
- respect for classroom environment
- respect for others  

Module A: Animation

Project #1a   bouncing ball and swinging pendulum        5%
Project #2a   seaweed and waving sheet of paper          5%
Project #3a   ball and tail                             10%
Project #4a   jointed forms - the box-fold              10%
Exam                                                     5%
                                                 Total  35%    
Module B: Characater Design
                             
Assignment #1b   3 views of geometric forms             5%
Assignment #2b   5 poses each of your hands/feet        5%   
Assignment #3b   5 expression poses from live model    10%
Assignment #4b   5 other expression poses              10%
Assignment #5b   design pack                           20%
Assignment #6b   sketch book from Royal Winter Fair    10%
Exam                                                    5%
                                               Total   65%

Evaluation Practices

Procedures for Assignments and Tests:
- It is expected that students will submit assignments at the 
  beginning of class and write tests on time.
- Students must be present in class to get credit for pop quizzes 
  and/or in-class assignments (where applicable).
- Students who are absent for homework assignments are responsible 
  for finding out what was missed.
- If there are exceptional circumstances for missing a test or 
  assignment due date, students should make every effort to notify
  the teacher before the time or date.

Late Assignments:
- Unless there are verifiable medical or compassionate grounds for 
  lateness, or if the student has  arranged an extension before 
  the due date, late assignments will be downgraded as follows:
- 10% (one letter grade)  per day for a maximum of three days.
- After a period of three days' lateness, assignments will receive 
  a grade of zero (0) percent.

Missed Tests:
- To have the opportunity to write a make-up test, the student may be 
  required to provide appropriate documentation. All make up tests
  will be written at a time and place specified by the teacher.

Generic Skills
Generic Skills emphasized in the course:

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General Education
This General Education course relates to the following themes as specified by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

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