Sheridan Course Outlines

ANIM21975
Digital Methodologies- Theory and Practice

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: None

Program(s): Bachelor of Animation
Program Coordinator(s): Michael Carter
Course Leader or Contact: Michael Carter
Version: 1.01
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Digital Methodologies: Theory and Practice traces the theoretical and practical aspects of digital animation. Focus will be balanced between 2D and 3D digital animation theories and techniques. The course explores the historical evolution of digital animation, the industry, various styles of digital animation, and the pipeline approach to producing animation. Guest lecturers directly from the industry, historically significant animation examples and a broad practical introduction to the theories presented will lay the groundwork for further development in this field.

Program Context

Bachelor of Animation

Program Coordinator: Michael Carter

Digital Methodologies: Theory and Practice is one of eight courses in 2D and 3D digital animation. This course surveys the full range of theoretical, historical and creative considerations of digital animation.

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
			
-the definitions for the term "digital animation"
-the historical evolution of digital animation
-key figures in the history of digital animation
-the technical and creative developments in digital animation
-the business of digital animation and the production pipeline 
(budget, technology and human
 resources)
-identify and explain current trends in digital animation
-the aesthetic choices of 2D, 3D and stop motion animation

 
            Skills
			
-writing journal entries
-presenting group projects to the class
-participate in lecture and studio classes
-experiment with stop motion, 2D and 3D digital animation
 applications to achieve principals of animation

 
            Attitudes
			
-willingness to work independently and within a group setting
-organize thoughts on animation, story ideas
-ability to listen to lectures and presentations, and to ask questions
-be sensitive to different types of art work
-ability to appreciate software as a tool in animation

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Class Participation                                  20%
Animation Journal- review Week 7 & Week 14           20% 
Exercise  1- due Week 5                              10%
Exercise  2- due Week 9                              10%
Exercise  3- due Week 14                             10%
Reading Research Paper- due Week 4
Definition of "Digital Animation"                    10%
Final Exam - Week 14 (see note below)                20% 
                                          Total     100%

NOTE:  The final exam will be in the following format.
-a 50 minute visual examination of works of art studied during the
 course 
-a 50 minute multiple choice exam

Evaluation Practices

Assignment and Test:
- 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.

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

Generic Skills
Generic Skills emphasized in the course:

communication - written	communication - oral	communication - visual
analytical	creative thinking	decision making
interpersonal	numeracy	organizational
problem solving	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: Michael Carter
Textbook(s):

TBA

Applicable student group(s): Bachelor of Applied Arts (Animation)
Course Details:

Instructors: Michael Carter, Trevor Davies, Kris Howald

Theoretical lectures will be conducted by the Digital Methodologies 
team leader with practical lectures conducted by Animation faculty.

Week  1    Introduction to digital animation
           Animation journal (to be evaluated Week 7 and Week 14)
Week  2    Defining digital animation
           Definition of "Digital Animation" - 500 word reading
           research paper due Week 4
Week  3    The historical evolution of digital animation
Week  4    The digital animation revolution
           Definition of "Digital Animation" reading research paper
           due
Week  5    From vector to raster animation
Week  6    The computer mouse
Week  7    The computerized digital camera
           Mid-term submission of animation journal due
           Break Week - No scheduled classes
Week  8    The animation revolution
Week  9    Command line and graphical animation
Week 10    The desktop workstation
Week 11    The digital animation production pipeline
           Final review of animation journal
Week 12    The birth of the Computer Animation industry
Week 13    The Canadian connection
Week 14    Review 
           Animation Journal final review due
           Final examination
           -a 50 minute visual examination of works of art studied
           during the course
           -a 50 minute multiple choice exam

Sheridan Policies

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

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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