Critical Performance
By the end of the course, students will have demonstrated the ability
to develop 3D digital animation methodologies consistent with
animation theoretical practice.

Learning Outcomes
To achieve the Critical Performance, students will have demonstrated
the ability to:

1. Articulate the theoretical parallels between traditional and
   computer animation practice.

2. Use key frames and key frame interpolation in a 3D environment.

3. Use function curves to control and edit animation timing and
   spacing for movement and performance.

4. Animate an object through the use of a motion path.

5. Animate with a pre-rigged character.

6. Make appropriate choices around the use of forward and inverse
   kinematics when animating a character.

7. Discuss the application of deformation tools in the animation 
   process.

8. Distinguish the differences between linear and non-linear
   approaches to 3D animation. 

9. Incorporate a combination of sound, timing and gesture to enhance
   pantomime in a given animation performance.

10. Describe the fundamental approaches to animating camera, lights
    and material properties in a 3D environment.

Assignment  #1 -  Squash and Stretch    10%
Assignment  #2 -  Walk Cycle		30%
Assignment  #3 -  A Thinking Character	35%
Assignment  #4 -  Simple Character Rig	25%
Total				       100%


Late Policy for all courses in the program: 

All assignments are due within the first 15 minutes after the start 
of class on the due date. Late projects, submitted after the first 15 
minutes of the start of class will receive a 20% grade reduction. 
Late projects submitted the following week will receive a 30% grade 
reduction. There will be no submission of work after the last day of 
semester unless arrangements have been made and documented by the 
professor.

Work that is more than one week late will not be graded unless a 
prior arrangement has been made with the professor; the arrangement 
must be documented on email or a memo, with the new due date 
identified. There will be no resubmission of work unless, under 
exceptional circumstances, this has been agreed to or suggested by 
the professor.  Again, a hard copy of the agreement is necessary.

If there is a valid reason for the late project, the student must 
email the professor at least 3 days before the due date.  If the 
reason is deemed to be valid, there will be no late penalty.  A new 
due date with be set by the instructor.

The basic late policy as laid out above will be followed, except in 
the instance that an instructor requires a variation in policy. That 
variation will be provided to the student in writing as part of the 
actual assignment, which will be handed out by the instructor.

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

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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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