Sheridan Course Outlines

ANIM3009
Animation 5 - Classical

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

Section I: Administrative Information

Credit Value: 12.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: Prerequisite - All 2nd Year courses with a minimum grade of "C".

Course Name (short): Animation 5 - Classical
School: All Sheridan Schools
Program(s): Animation
Program Coordinator(s): Tba
Course Leader or Contact: David Quesnelle
Originator: Paulette Geffros
Designate: Paulette Geffros
Version: 1.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Calendar Description
The first semester of the third year is designed to expand upon the principles and techniques of animation established in the first and second year of the program. A few more essential concepts and related exercises, crucial to the furthering of the student's accumulation of skills, will be practised at this time. The exercises performed at this time are essential as the foundation to the selected project(s) in the second and final semester to the program. This time will also be used as preparation for the decision of the final semester project. At semesters end the student will make a proposal for their second semester final project(s). The presentation will consist of a timed story board(s), conceptual drawings and rough character designs and a leica reel of their storyboard.

Typical Instructional Format

Lecture	168.0
Total hours:	168.0

Courses may be offered in other formats.

Section I Notes: Multiple Instructors are as follows: David Quesnelle Maury Whyte Kaj Pindal Barry Parker

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
The first semester of the third year is designed to expand upon the principles and techniques of animation established in the first and second year of the program. A few more essential concepts and related exercises, crucial to the furthering of the student's accumulation of skills, will be practised at this time. The exercises performed at this time are essential as the foundation to the selected project(s) in the second and final semester to the program. This time will also be used as preparation for the decision of the final semester project. At semesters end the student will make a proposal for their second semester final project(s). The presentation will consist of a timed story board(s), conceptual drawings and rough character designs and a leica reel of their storyboard.

Program Context

Animation

Program Coordinator: Tba

This course is the fifth part of a core component of the Classical Animation program and leads to more advanced studies in subsequent semesters. The course is the culmination in the development of a well-rounded "animator". It is essential that the student not only is exposed to numerous advanced animation problems but to the entire procedure of "Animated Film Production" and all the aspects there of.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 The student should be able to demonstrate a clear 
understanding and a competent practice of the 
principles of animation stated in the Topical 
Outline.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Several assignments will be given in the first term and marked on 
comprehension, execution, presentation and professionalism.  All 
assignments will be graded as follows.

Animation Assignments - Total 100%

Assignment #1 - Dave Quesnelle
- Class Clown - 30%

Assignment #2 - Dave Quesnelle
- Animation development for final film - 30%

Assignment #3 - Dave Quesnelle, Maury Whyte, Kaj Pindal, Barry Parker
- Pitch (presentation) - 20% 

Assignment #4 - Dave Quesnelle, Maury Whyte, Kaj Pindal, Barry Parker
- Leica Reel - 20%

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

Generic Skills
Generic Skills emphasized in the course:

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

Instructional Materials:
All students will be expected to purchase paper, 
pencils, exposure sheets (and animation cels if needed), etc. and 
any other materials needed on which to do their animation exercises 
during first semester (as in the previous years).  Other materials 
will be mentioned as the assignments are handed out.

Suggested Reading:
- "THE ILLUSION OF LIFE" - Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnson
- "And Then What Happened" - Zack Schwartz's and Jim McCally
- "Animator's Survival Kit" - Richard Williams
- "Acting for Animators" - Ed Hooks

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

Instructors: Dave Quesnelle, Maury Whyte, Kai Pindal, Barry Parker

The continuation of the study and practice of the 
principles of animation in advanced exercises some 
being:

- breaking in and out of cycles/compensating pans 
  with related animation levels
- complicated character and elemental animation
- convincing performances
- sound sync to effects and music
 
Story development with a practical application of 
storyboards and film (for presentation and 
production) with attention to:
- screen direction	      - film timing
- screen composition     - styles and techniques
- communicating ideas    - character definition
  and concepts	      - film structure
  to an audience	      - appropriate character
                           performance

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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