ANIM56976
Animation Design |
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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 2008
Prerequisites:
N/A
Corequisites:
ANIM50025
Equivalents:
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Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: Undergraduate qualifications in Visual Arts or
Fine Arts or 5 years work-related experience. |
Course
Name (short): Animation Design
School: All Sheridan Schools
Program(s):
Computer Animation
Program Coordinator(s):
Mark Simon
Course Leader or Contact: James Sayers
Originator: Paulette Geffros
Designate: Paulette Geffros
Version: 3.0
Status: Approved (APPR)
Calendar Description
In this course students focus on the principles of visual and
cinematic language, design problem solving and practical approaches
to design methodologies specific to computer animation applications.
Through a project basis, the issues of composition, continuity,
content, style and the role that technology plays in the design
process will be explored.
Typical Instructional Format
Studio Course
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42.0 |
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
In this course students focus on the principles of visual and
cinematic language, design problem solving and practical approaches
to design methodologies specific to computer animation applications.
Through a project basis, the issues of composition, continuity,
content, style and the role that technology plays in the design
process will be explored. Students will employ the practical aspects
of design, including art direction, storyboard and animatic
presentation to animation projects.
Program Context
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Computer Animation |
Program Coordinator: Mark Simon |
All computer-animated
projects, academic or
professional, must go through
a pre-production design phase
prior to production. It is
the intention of this course
to acquaint students with
this important aspect of the
computer animation process.
Having successfully completed
the first term design
assignments will help prepare
students for the design and
presentation stage of their
Directed Projects for the
second term.
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Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes
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Critical Performance
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the
ability to design pre-production artwork utilizing the principles of
storyboarding and art direction and apply cinematic language (e.g.
composition, shot selection, camera movement, editing, continuity) to
animated shorts.
Learning Outcomes
To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated
the ability to:
1. Apply the principles of cinematic language to animated projects
2. Design storyboards for animated projects
3. Create animatics as part of the pre-production process
4. Communicate ideas and concepts visually to an audience
5. Develop ideas for effective animated shorts
6. Demonstrate a knowledge of editing and a sense of filmic timing
7. Demonstrate professional attitudes and behaviour including:
a. Openness to peer critiques
b. Acceptance of differing view points
c. Willingness to work collaboratively
d. Commitment to meeting project due dates
e. Willingness to be self directed
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Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
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Sequence Deconstruction 10%
Interstitial Storyboard 15%
Interstitial Animatic 10%
Completed Interstitial 30%
Directed Project Storyboard 15%
Directed Project Design Package 10%
Directed Project Animatic 10%
Total 100%
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Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:
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Essential Employability
Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:
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Communication
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Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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Interpersonal
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Numeracy |
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Information
Management |
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Personal
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Notes: N/A
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Mark Simon
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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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 2008
Professor: James Sayers
Textbook(s): Several handouts will be provided throughout the semester, alongside
the screening of several examples of animated and live action films.
In addition, suggested supplemental texts include:
The Illusion of Life by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnson
Film Directing Shot by Shot by Steven D. Katz
Applicable student group(s): Students of Computer Animation
Course Details:Week 1-3
Module 1: Cinematic Principles
Targeted learning outcomes: 1,7
Topics: Introduction
The Production Process
Shot Choices/Camera Angles
The Moving Camera
The Screen
Composition
Stage Line/Continuity
Assignment: Sequence Deconstruction
Week 4-9
Module 2: Storyboard Design
Targeted learning outcomes: 1-7
Topics Storyboard Principles
Color - keys/mood
Light - keys/mood
Animatics
Introduction of the Interstitial Project
Assignments: Interstitial Storyboard
Interstitial Animatic
Completed Animated Interstitial
Week 10-14
Module 3: Directed Project Pre-production
Targeted learning outcomes: 1-7
Topics Character Design
Short Stories and Story Development
Introduction of the Directed Project
Assignments: Directed Project Storyboard
Directed Project Design Package
Directed Project Animatic
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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