Sheridan Course Outlines

APPL15950
Digital Applications 1

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: N/A

Course Name (short): Digital Applications 1
School: All Sheridan Schools
Program(s): Bachelor of Animation
Program Coordinator(s): Maryjane Carroll
Course Leader or Contact: Tba
Originator: Tba
Designate: Tba
Version: 1.0
Status: Copy - Under Revisio (CREV)

Calendar Description
The Digital Applications 1 course is an introduction to the basics of digital imaging and painting processes, digital video production and animation assembly techniques including compositing and rendering. Through demonstration and application, learners will use these processes and methodologies to understand how a two dimensional animated scene is digitally produced.

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
The Digital Applications 1 course is an introduction to the basics of digital imaging and painting processes, digital video production and animation assembly techniques including compositing and rendering. Through demonstration and application, learners will use these processes and methodologies to understand how a two dimensional animated scene is digitally produced.

Program Context

Bachelor of Animation

Program Coordinator: Maryjane Carroll

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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
			
- the steps necessary in assembling and producing a filmscan
- the methods used to layer and construct a scene layout for overlays 
  and cycling animations
- the process of scanning, layering and colourizing a simple cycle 
  animation
- the method to combine and composite the cycle animation to the scene 
  and then render the finished project

 
            Skills
			
- scan and perform image capture routines
- utilize batch processing routines
- paint layouts, backgrounds and character sketches
- perform basic cel-based animation painting routines
- perform basic video editing exercises
- composit character animations with backgrounds
- render animations to specific video formats
- read the interpret digital video and audio terminology and 
  specifications
- select and specify digital video and audio criteria for broadcast 
  applications

 
            Attitudes
			
- an understanding for the need for planning and research
- a professional and co-operative attitude when working with others

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Tests on computer literacy and/or animation and video production 
terminology and requirements                               - 20%
Scene design with overlays                                 - 20%
Colourized cycle animation assembly                        - 20%
Storyboard/leica reel project                              - 20%
Composited, rendered scene that includes a cycle animation - 20%
                                                  Total     100%

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

Generic Skills
Generic Skills emphasized in the course:

communication - written		communication - oral	X	communication - visual
analytical	X	creative thinking	X	decision making
interpersonal		numeracy	X	organizational
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: Maryjane Carroll
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: Tba
Textbook(s):

Handouts and instructional materials will be supplied in class.

Applicable student group(s): Students in the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Animation) program
Course Details:

Instructor - Trevor Davies

- course introduction
- scanning basics
- photoshop techniques for constructing overlays
- work lab
- introduction to digital video, alpha channels and vegas video
- constructing cycle animations
- work lab
- introduction to Flipbook
- digital video editing
- leica film assembly techniques
- work lab
- introduction to After Effects
- compositing techniques
- work lab
- summary

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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