Sheridan Course Outlines

ANIM78008
Animation Portfolio Development For Teens

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

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 35.0
Credit Value: 0.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2005
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): N/A
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 1.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
This intensive course is designed for students who are interested in developing their skills in classical animation. Learn the basics of the art of animation including an understanding of perspective, character design, layout, and still life drawing.

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
			

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE
By the end of this course, through a series of drawing exercises and
activities, the students will have demonstrated the ability to
integrate knowledge of perspective, composition, storyboards, layout,
character design and animation principles within the context of animation.

- integrate knowledge of timing and spacing into a visual performance.
- incorporate appropriate terminology related to the animation       
  process.
- explain the stages of animation production and discuss their
  importance.
- discuss animation principles and other related course material.

 
            Skills
			
- generate drawings, such as environments and objects, that
  demonstrate   an understanding of the principles of perspective.
- create visuals that express an understanding of composition within
  the context of animation and storytelling.
- produce story sketches and short storyboard sequences that
  demonstrate effective storytelling knowledge within the context of
  narrative animation/film.
- design characters for animation that incorporate structure, gesture
  and personality.
- design props and environments for the animation process.

 
            Attitudes
			
N/A

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Grade:  S/NG

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	X	communication - visual
analytical	X	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

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: Spring/Summer 2005
Professor: Tony Tarantini
Textbook(s):

N/A

Applicable student group(s): Continuing Education Students 5 DAY TOPICAL PREPARED BY: Tony Tarantini
Course Details:

DAY ONE:
Course overview and expectations.
Introduction to the animation process/production and narrative
storytelling.
Line, form, structure.

DAY TWO:
Review.
Perspective and composition.
Environment (location) and prop design.
Film analysis.
Class critique.

DAY THREE:
Review.
Storyboards and layout.
Film analysis.
Class critique.

DAY FOUR:
Review.
Animation (principles and practices).
Film analysis.
Class critique.

DAY FIVE:
Review.
Compositing and editing.
Individual critique and evaluation.
Refinement and revisions to assignments.
Review/summary and class critique.

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.

Intellectual Property: Sheridan's Intellectual Property Policy generally applies such that students own their own work. Please be advised that students working with external research and/or industry collaborators may be asked to sign agreements that waive or modify their IP rights. Please refer to Sheridan's IP Policy and Procedure.

Respectful Behaviour: Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that supports academic achievement by respecting the dignity, self-esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination, Academic Integrity and other academic policies are available on the Sheridan policy website.

Accessible Learning: Accessible Learning coordinates academic accommodations for students with disabilities. For more information or to register, please see the Accessible Learning website (Statement added September 2016)

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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