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Digital Methodologies- Theory and Practice |
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I: Administrative Information II: Course Details
III: Topical Outline(s) Printable Version Public |
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Section I: Administrative Information
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Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisites:
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Corequisites:
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Equivalents:
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Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: None |
Course
Name (short): Digital Methodologies
School: All Sheridan Schools
Program(s):
Bachelor of Animation
Program Coordinator(s):
Michael Carter
Course Leader or Contact: Michael Carter
Originator: Paulette Geffros
Designate: Paulette Geffros
Version: 1.01
Status: Approved (APPR)
Calendar Description
Digital Methodologies: Theory and Practice traces the theoretical and
practical aspects of digital animation. This course explores the
historical evolution of digital animation, software applications for
2D and 3D animation, the computer animation industry, and the
pipeline approach to producing animation.
Typical Instructional Format
Lab
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28.0 |
Lecture
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14.0 |
Total hours: |
42.0 |
Courses may be offered in other formats.
Section I Notes:
N/A
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Section II: Course Details
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
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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.
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Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:
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Generic
Skills
Generic Skills emphasized in the course:
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communication
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communication
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communication
- visual |
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analytical |
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creative
thinking |
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decision
making |
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interpersonal |
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numeracy |
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organizational |
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problem
solving |
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technological |
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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.
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asthetic
appreciation |
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social
understanding |
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civic
life |
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understanding
science |
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cultural
understanding |
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understanding
technology |
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personal
development |
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work
and the economy |
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Michael Carter
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement
of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences.
This course is eligible for challenge through the following
method(s):
Challenge Exam |
Portfolio |
Interview |
Other |
Not Eligible for PLAR |
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X |
X |
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Notes: N/A
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Section III: Topical Outline
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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
Academic Honesty
The principle of academic honesty 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 faculty member, or otherwise submitting work that is not
the student's own violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Instances of academic dishonesty, including
assisting another student to cheat, will be penalized as detailed in the Student Handbook.
Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic
honesty are advised to discuss them with the faculty member prior to submitting the assignment in question.
Discrimination and Harassment
Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that respects 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 are available in the Student Handbook.
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