Sheridan Course Outlines

ANIM3004
Layout and Design 2-Animation Classical

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

Section I: Administrative Information

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: PR - All Semester One Courses

Course Name (short): Layout & Design 2-Animatn Clas
School: All Sheridan Schools
Program(s): Animation
Program Coordinator(s): Andrew Bodor
Course Leader or Contact: Terry Lenko
Originator: Paulette Geffros
Designate: Paulette Geffros
Version: 1.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Calendar Description
Second semester layout focuses on the skills involved in the creation of layouts from a given story passage. This will begin with a thorough overview of perspective and structural drawings. Later in the second semester the student will create location designs, prop sheets, and storyboards from which they are to create a series of layout packages.

Typical Instructional Format

Lab	28.0
Lecture	14.0
Total hours:	42.0

Courses may be offered in other formats.

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Second semester layout focuses on the skills involved in the creation of layouts from a given story passage. This will begin with a thorough overview of perspective and structural drawings. Later in the second semester the student will create location designs, prop sheets, and storyboards from which they are to create a series of layout packages.

Program Context

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.

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
			
Successful students will have demonstrated knowledge of:
-  a clear understanding of the job description and expectations of a 
   layout artist within a studio
-  an understanding of the meaning and vocabulary associated with   
   layout and design in the field of classical animation
-  an improvement in your understanding of perspective
-  the ability to read, analyze, and create layouts from 
   pre-determined storyboards and designs
-  an ability to recognize and determine fielding and camera moves for 
   layouts

 
            Skills
			
Successful students will have demonstrated further development in 
their abilities to:
-  draw structurally
-  the ability to create a professional layout package

 
            Attitudes
			
Successful students will have demonstrated attitudes of:
-  an understanding of the need for planning and research
-  a professional and co-operative attitude when working with one    
   another

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
Over the semester there will be a series of assignments requiring 
layout packages.  These are to be completed both in class and as out 
of class homework.  These will be evaluated by the instructor and 
returned.  These assignments will comprise 100% of your final grade.

Assignment #1    5%
Assignment #2   15%
Assignment #3   20%
Assignment #4   20%
Assignment #5   40%
         TOTAL 100%

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 wll be downgraded as follows:

One day late:     10% reduction
Two days late:    and additional 10% reduction
Three days late:  an additional 10% reduction

After a period of three day's lateness, assignments will not be marked 
at all.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

Generic Skills
Generic Skills emphasized in the course:

X	communication - written	X	communication - oral	X	communication - visual
X	analytical	X	creative thinking	X	decision making
X	interpersonal		numeracy	X	organizational
X	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: Multiple PLA Contacts
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
	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: Terry Lenko
Textbook(s):

The Five C's of Cinematography by Joseph V.Mascelli
Film Directing Shot by Shot by Steven D. Katz

Materials/Supplies

Blue Col-erase pencil
Red Col-erase pencil
2B, B, HB, pencil
White, plastic eraser
Clear scotch tape
An 18" ruler
Animation paper

Applicable student group(s): Students of Classical Animation
Course Details:

Week 1       Explanation and discussion about design for animation
             Assignment #1:  Prop Design
Week 2 & 3   Lesson on the layout package
Week 4       Assignment #2:  Location Design
Week 5       In-class critique and continue work on location designs
Week 6       Assignment #3:  Layout Package
Week 7       Continue work on Layout Package
             READING WEEK
Week 8       Assignment #4:  Location Designs
Week 9       Continue work on Location Designs
Week 10      Assignment #5:  Layout Packages
Week 11 & 12 Continue work on Layout Packages
Week 13 & 14 ASSESSMENTS

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.

[ Printable Version ]