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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: N/A |
Course
Name (short): Animation 2 - Classical
School: All Sheridan Schools
Program(s):
Animation
Program Coordinator(s):
Andrew Bodor
Course Leader or Contact: Vivien Ludlow
Originator: Paulette Geffros
Designate: Paulette Geffros
Version: 1.0
Status: Approved (APPR)
Calendar Description
This course is an introduction to the principles of animated motion
and the application of structural drawing to animation. Exercises in
motion principles serve to build the animator's vocabulary of motion.
Typical Instructional Format
Lecture
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42.0 |
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42.0 |
Courses may be offered in other formats.
Section I Notes:
Typically offered as 3 hours per week.
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Detailed Description
This course is an introduction to the principles of animated motion
and the application of structural drawing to animation. Exercises in
motion principles serve to build the animator's vocabulary of motion.
Program Context
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| Animation |
Program Coordinator: Andrew Bodor |
This course is the first part
of a core component of the
Classical Animation program
and leads to more advanced
studies in subsequent
semesters.
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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
Successful students will have demonstrated knowledge of:
- basic animation principles
- structural drawing and its application to animation
- the projection process of an animated film from initial idea to
final projected image
Skills
Successful students will have demonstrated further development in
their abilities to:
- draw structurally
- inter-relate their drawings in such a way as to produce a convincing
illusion of motion in time and space
- use video line-testing equipment
Attitudes
Successful students will have demonstrated attitudes of:
- responsible awareness of the amount of work and degree of skill
required to produce successful animation by a given deadline date
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Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
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Four assignments will be given in the semester. Each assignment will
be worth 25% of the overall semester grade. These assignments will
involve either one or both of the following components:
- the preparation and presentation of filmed animation
- the preparation and presentation of drawings and exposure sheets.
Students are required to hand in all work by a given deadline date.
Emphasis on meeting a deadline with professional delivery of work is
considered to be part of the student's training for industry.
Attendance and participation in class are factors which are also taken
into account for grading.
Unless there are verifiable medical or compassionate grounds for
lateness, late assignments will be downgraded as follows:
one day late: 20% deduction
two days late: an additional 10% deduction
three days late: an additional 10% deduction
After a period of three days' lateness, assignments will not be marked
at all.
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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
- written |
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communication
- oral |
X
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communication
- visual |
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X
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analytical |
X
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creative
thinking |
X
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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: Andrew Bodor
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 |
X |
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Notes: N/A
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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: Vivien Ludlow
Textbook(s): Please note that texts are optional.
"Ther Animator's Survival Kit", Richard Williams
"The Illusion of Life", Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnson
"Animation from Script to Screen", Shamus Culhane
"Timing for Animation", John Halas
"How to" Books, Preston Blair
"The Human Figure in Motion", Edweard Muybridge
"Animals in Motion", Edweard Muybridge
MATERIALS:
- blue "Col-Erase" pencils: light, medium and dark shades. You may
use technical pencils if you wish, but load them with thick-format
blue leads available from the Bookstore.
- red "Col-Erase" pencils
- 2B, B, HB pencils. You may use technical pencils if you wish.
- white plastic eraser
- animation paper measuring 10-1/2"x13"
- animation exposure sheets
- portable "Acme" peg-bar
- plastic animation field guide
- a carrying case for artwork
- a blank CD
- 12" ruler
- 9x12" sketchbook
- 3 sheets of black bristol board measuring 22"x28". Cut these into 4
equal sections each measuring 11"x14" to make field templates. For
this you will need your plastic field chart, a ruler, pencil,
cutting edge and matte knife (The making of templates is optional)
- scotch tape
- scissors
- 6 legal size file folders for the submission of drawings for
marking. Clearly label these on the outside with your name and
class number.
Applicable student group(s): Classical Animation students
Course Details:WEEK WEEK OF: ASSIGNMENT
1 January 6 Trace/Treadmill Walk
5 February 3 Head Rotation
7 February 24 Break Week
8 March 3 Animal Walk
11 March 24 Flour Sack Jump and "Take"
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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