ANIM57001
Animation Methodology 2 |
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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: 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
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12.0 |
Studio Course
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30.0 |
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
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
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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.
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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 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
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Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
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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.
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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: 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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