Sheridan Course Outlines

APPL15950
Digital Applications 1

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: N/A

Program(s): Bachelor of Animation
Program Coordinator(s): Maryjane Carroll
Course Leader or Contact: Tba
Version: 1.0
Status: Copy - Under Revisio (CREV)

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
The Digital Applications 1 course is an introduction to the basics of digital imaging and painting processes, digital video production and animation assembly techniques including compositing and rendering. Through demonstration and application, learners will use these processes and methodologies to understand how a two dimensional animated scene is digitally produced.

Program Context

Bachelor of Animation

Program Coordinator: Maryjane Carroll

N/A

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 steps necessary in assembling and producing a filmscan
- the methods used to layer and construct a scene layout for overlays 
  and cycling animations
- the process of scanning, layering and colourizing a simple cycle 
  animation
- the method to combine and composite the cycle animation to the scene 
  and then render the finished project

 
            Skills
			
- scan and perform image capture routines
- utilize batch processing routines
- paint layouts, backgrounds and character sketches
- perform basic cel-based animation painting routines
- perform basic video editing exercises
- composit character animations with backgrounds
- render animations to specific video formats
- read the interpret digital video and audio terminology and 
  specifications
- select and specify digital video and audio criteria for broadcast 
  applications

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

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Tests on computer literacy and/or animation and video production 
terminology and requirements                               - 20%
Scene design with overlays                                 - 20%
Colourized cycle animation assembly                        - 20%
Storyboard/leica reel project                              - 20%
Composited, rendered scene that includes a cycle animation - 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:

communication - written		communication - oral	X	communication - visual
analytical	X	creative thinking	X	decision making
interpersonal		numeracy	X	organizational
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: Tba
Textbook(s):

Handouts and instructional materials will be supplied in class.

Applicable student group(s): Students in the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Animation) program
Course Details:

Instructor - Trevor Davies

- course introduction
- scanning basics
- photoshop techniques for constructing overlays
- work lab
- introduction to digital video, alpha channels and vegas video
- constructing cycle animations
- work lab
- introduction to Flipbook
- digital video editing
- leica film assembly techniques
- work lab
- introduction to After Effects
- compositing techniques
- work lab
- summary

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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