Sheridan Course Outlines

ANIM2002
Layout and Design 1-Animation Classical

I: Administrative Information II: Course Details III: Topical Outline(s) Printable Version

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: PREREQUISITES: Registration in the Classical Animation Program and successful completion of Semester 1.

Program(s): Animation
Program Coordinator(s): Andrew Bodor
Course Leader or Contact: Terry Lenko
Version: 1.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
1st year layout focuses on the skills involved in the creation of layouts from a given story passage. This will begin with a thorough overview of perspective and structural drawing. Later in the first semester the student will be supplied with character and location designs, prop sheets, and storyboards from which they are to create a series of layout packages.

Program Context

Animation

Program Coordinator: Andrew Bodor

This course is the first part of a core component of the Classical Animation program and leads to more advanced studies in subsequent semesters.

Course Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes identify the critical performances, and the knowledge, skills and attitudes that successful students will have reliably demonstrated through the learning experiences and evaluation in the course. Successful students will have demonstrated the following:

 
            Knowledge
			
Successful students will have demonstrated knowledge of:

- a clear understanding of the job description and expectations of a 
layout artist within a studio
- an understanding of the meaning and vocabulary associated with 
layout and design in the field of classical animation
- an improvement in your understanding of perspective
- the ability to read, analyze, and create layouts from pre-determined 
storyboards and designs
- an ability to recognize and determine fielding and camera moves for 
layouts

 
            Skills
			
Successful students will have demonstrated further 
development in their abilities to:

- draw structurally
- the ability to create a professional layout package

 
            Attitudes
			
Successful students will have demonstrated attitudes of:

- an understanding for the need for planning and research
- a professional and co-operative attitude when working with one 
another

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Assignment #1   20%
Assignment #2   30%
Assignment #3   30%
Assignment #4   20%
         TOTAL 100%

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

Generic Skills
Generic Skills emphasized in the course:

X	communication - written	X	communication - oral	X	communication - visual
X	analytical	X	creative thinking	X	decision making
X	interpersonal		numeracy	X	organizational
X	problem solving	X	technological		other (see below)

Notes: N/A

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

	asthetic appreciation		social understanding
	civic life		understanding science
	cultural understanding		understanding technology
	personal development		work and the economy

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):

Challenge Exam	Portfolio	Interview	Other	Not Eligible for PLAR
	X	X

Notes: N/A

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Effective term: Fall 2004
Professor: Terry Lenko
Textbook(s):

TEXTBOOKS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
The Five C's of Cinematography by Joseph V. Mascelli
Film Directing Shot by Shot by Steven D. Katz

- Blue Col-erase Pencils
- Red Col-erase Pencils
- 2B, B, HB Pencils
- White, plastic eraser
- Clear Scotch Tape
- An 18" metal ruler
- Animation paper

Applicable student group(s): Classical Animation Students
Course Details:

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Week 1 	      Introduction to layout and class procedures
Week 2	      Lesson:  perspective grids and cubes
Week 3	      Lesson:  elipses and cylinders
              Assignment #1:  chair rotation
Week 4        Lesson:  sloping planes and surfaces
              Deadline:  Assignment #1
Week 5	      Lesson:  Composition
              Assignment #2:  three objects in composition
Week 6        Critiques and work on Assignment #2
Week 7        Lesson:  the field chart and camera moves
Week 8        No Scheduled Classes
Week 9        Deadline:  Assignment #2
              Assignment #3:  a character in a room
Week 10       Continue work on Assignment #3
Week 11       Deadline:  Assignment #3
              Assignment #4:  location design
Week 12       Continue working on Assignment #4
Week 13       Deadline:  Assignment #4
Week 14 & 15  Assessments

Sheridan Policies

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Academic Integrity: The principle of academic integrity requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the professor, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own, violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic integrity are advised to review the Academic Integrity Policy and procedure and/or discuss them with the professor.

Copyright: A majority of the course lectures and materials provided in class and posted in SLATE are protected by copyright. Use of these materials must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy, Use of Copyright Protected Work Policy and Student Code of Conduct. Students may use, copy and share these materials for learning and/or research purposes provided that the use complies with fair dealing or an exception in the Copyright Act. Permission from the rights holder would be necessary otherwise. Please note that it is prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote. It is also prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own or your own work with the intent to assist others in cheating on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote.

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Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Any changes to course curriculum and/or assessment shall adhere to approved Sheridan protocol. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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