ANIM57001
Animation Methodology 2
 
  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: Winter 2009
Prerequisites: (ANIM52348)
Corequisites: ANIM50488, ANIM54998, ANIM56168, SYST52020
Equivalents:
N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: Successful completion of all Semester One courses.

Course Name (short): Animation Methodology 2
School:
All Sheridan Schools
Program(s): Computer Animation
Program Coordinator(s): Mark Simon
Course Leader or Contact: Mark Simon
Originator: Paulette Geffros
Designate: Paulette Geffros
Version:
5.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Calendar Description
This is a course where students further explore the principles of animation. In this section the students are introduced to acting and lip sync concepts. In the second section of this term, weekly critique sessions with the instructors help direct the quality of animation in the students' Directed Projects.

Typical Instructional Format

Lecture
12.0
Studio Course
30.0
Total hours: 42.0

Courses may be offered in other formats.

Section I Notes: N/A

 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
This is a course where students further explore the principles of animation. In this section the students are introduced to acting and lip sync concepts. In the second section of this term, weekly critique sessions with the instructor help direct the quality of animation in the students' Directed Projects.

Program Context

 
Computer Animation Program Coordinator: Mark Simon
An understanding of animation principles and methodologies are essential to the creation of quality computer animation. These principles will be reflected in all animated projects done by the student this year.


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 
 Critical Performance

By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the 
ability to apply the principles of animation with an introductory 
level of character performance to computer animated projects, 
including `lip sync' application.


Learning Outcomes

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated  
the ability to:

1. Utilize animation terminology and methodologies. 
2. Distinguish between "cartoon" and "real world" timing and 
   application to projects.
3. Apply the appropriate range of animation principles for animated 
   projects.
4. Demonstrate the ability to map, thumbnail, block out and animate a 
   character performing syncopated dialogue in a performance.
5. Complete all assignments within a given time frame.
6. Exhibit professional attitudes and behavior including:
   a. acceptance of differing viewpoints
   b. willingness to work collaboratively
   c. commitment to meeting due dates
   d. willingness to be self directed and pro-active in learning



Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 
Animation Performance Assignment         25 %
Mid Term Blocking                        30 %
Final Project Animation                  45 %
Total                                   100 %

NOTE:  A late penalty of 10% per day will be applied to all overdue
assignments.  Special considerations may be given, at the discretion 
of the faculty, to late assignments with legitimate medical or
compassionate grounds.  In such cases, students must obtain prior
approval from the course instructor.  In case of emergencies, students
must contact the instructor in writing immediately.  The instructor 
will make the final decision on whether a late assignment will be 
accepted.
Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

  Communication   Critical Thinking & Problem Solving   Interpersonal
  Numeracy   Information Management   Personal

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
        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: Winter 2009
Professor: Mark Simon
Textbook(s):
Several handouts may be provided throughout this semester. Examples 
of classical and computer animated films will be shown to emphasize 
points and concepts.

Applicable student group(s): Students in Computer Animation
Course Details:
Module 1: Animation Performance (Week 1 - 4)

Targeted learning outcomes: 1-6

Topics:
- lip sync/dialogue breakdown/phonemes
- gestural posing/intro to performance
- timing (both performance and screen time)
- action analysis/compound moves/overlapping action/inertia/and other
  applied animation principles
	
Assignment: 
	Lip Sync Animation Assignment @ 25% (weeks 1 ¿ 4)


Module 2: Directed Project Weeklies  (Week 5 - 13)
	-  Directed Project animation application

Targeted learning outcomes: 1-6

Topics:

- shot timing
- stage direction 
- continuity 
- animation hook ups 
- animation timing 
- appropriate performance 
- animation principles reinforcement


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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