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Discipline: Certificate: Animation - Junior Animator Level II - N0465

Course Name	Course Number	Objectives
Character Development	ANIM 116	Outcome/Objective Students will be able to create a model sheets for each of their own characters. Outcome/Objective Students will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of rendering a basic character, of their choice, with consistency. Develop a cohesive cast of characters. Create five point character turnarounds. Produce character comparison charts. Render character emotions through body posing. Create drawings exploring a variety of facial expressions. Develop and render characters on-model.
Demo-Reel	ANIM 148	Outcome/Objective Students will be able to identify an area of focus within the 3D animation field. Outcome/Objective Students will create a demo-reel of appropriate artwork based on the research produced in the class. Identify area of focus within animation fields based on interest, skill and strength. Apply principles of composition and animation in objective and subjective analysis of work appropriate for demo reel. Evaluate how animation and images work together in a demo reel as a strategic tool for entering animation fields. Identify and solve demo reel problems by applying animation concepts and techniques. Discuss, analyze and evaluate work with appropriate terminology for content, technique and style. Create demo-reel of appropriate art work, cover letter and resume that will assist in entering animation field or baccalaureate institution.
Digital Animation	ANIM 175	Outcome/ Objective Students will be able to create an animated movement for an object using motion tweening and the motion editor. Outcome/ Objective Students will be able to create web compatible animation through the proper use and workflow of the Flash interface. Create original motion graphics that synthesize the principles of animation, design, and cinematography appropriate to the field. Use software and techniques common to the motion graphics field. Manage project timelines, layers, and compositions for efficient animation. Produce motion graphics demonstrating the use of logic and creativity per industry standards. Analyze and evaluate motion graphic projects for content, technique, and design through oral and written critique.
Digital Paint and Ink	ANIM 100	Export digital content for use in other software programs. Demonstrate the use of digital drawing tools for both bitmap and vector software. Create drawings and paintings using custom brush libraries. Use Bezier paths to digitally ink vector graphic drawings. Synthesize painting and drawing techniques to create stylized artwork.
Drawing - Gesture and Figure	ANIM 101A	MO 5. Execute drawings demonstrating communicative potential of the human figure. MO 1. Create drawings that capture gesture. MO 2. Create drawings that use human proportions. MO 3. Develop quick study drawing skills. MO 4. Create drawings that incorporate drapery and costume. Students will be able to quickly assess and communicate two-dimensionally the action of the figure through gesture drawing. Students will be able to quickly assess and communicate two-dimensionally the shape of the figure. Students will be able to quickly assess and communicate two-dimensionally the proportions of the figure through gesture drawing. Students will be able to use line to create the illusion of three-dimensional form through use of cross contour and construction.
Drawing: Life	ARTD 17A	Students will be able to quickly assess and communicate two-dimensionally the action of the figure through gesture drawing. Create the illusion of three-dimensional form using various media and techniques based on formal art principles. Work from a general visual shorthand to more specific studies that result in finished art. Develop and use original and creative thinking in drawing the human body. Create drawings of the human body using drawing principles and techniques. Students will be able to quickly assess and communicate accurate proportion of the figure. Students will be able to use line to create the illusion of three-dimensional form through use of cross contour and construction. Students will be able to quickly assess and communicate two-dimensionally the proportions of the figure through gesture drawing. Students will be able to quickly assess and communicate two-dimensionally the shape of the figure. Evaluate and discuss historical and contemporary art/artists through written and oral critiques using appropriate art-specific terminology.
Drawing: Perspective	ARTD 16	Use perspective in a variety of quick freehand sketches/drawings for visual notes, extended personal studies, and as a basis for planning larger extended works of art. MO 5. Analyze objectively and subjectively historical and contemporary works of visual art for their use of linear and atmospheric perspectives to organize subject, form and compositional elements of drawing and painting. Create original drawings that interpret organic forms using perspective principles and techniques. Create original drawings using rendering techniques including lighting, shade and shadow, and texture. Identify and discuss perspective techniques and drawing terminology in evaluative oral and written discussions, analysis and critiques. Create original drawings that interpret three-dimensional objects and space using perspective principles and techniques. Outcome/Objective Students will be able to create drawings using techniques that demonstrate a clear understanding of atmospheric perspective. Students will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the use of depth measuring systems. Outcome/Objective Students will be able to draw 3 dimensional objects in space based on plan and elevation information.
Intermediate 3D Animation	ANIM 146	Create portfolios. Refine 3D character's walk cycle animation using the graph editor. Create key poses for animation using rigged characters. Apply motion analysis to key framed character animations. Create run cycles with character rigs. Students will be able animate a 3D rigged character, in a walk cycle, using inverse kinematics. 96% of students passed this SLO assessments. Students will be able to refine the character's walk cycle animation using the graph editor. 96% of students passed this SLO assessments. Animate 3D rigged characters in walk cycles using inverse kinematics.
Intermediate 3D Modeling	ANIM 132	MO4: Demonstrate ability to render a 3D scene following professional methods for maximum realism of the scene. Create and fully texture a low-polygon model for use in a game engine. Students will be able to create a seamless texture map to apply to a 3D surface. MO1: Demonstrate ability to create organic looking 3D objects. MO2: Demonstrate ability to design UV layout, and texture 3D objects. MO3: Demonstrate ability to design an appropriate setup, and light a 3D scene. Students will be able to light a 3D object using three-point lighting.
Introduction to 3-D Modeling	ANIM 130	Use appropriate tools and techniques to produce polygonal objects of varying complexity (hard-surface based and organic based) that can be used in games and animation media. Students will be able to animate a bouncing ball in 3D Computer Graphics, using squash and stretch deformers, create movements to convey gravity and weight of a bouncing ball. Critique polygonal modeling projects based on learned skills and concepts. Plan, organize, and execute large scale modeling projects that include over 200 independent objects. Create UV maps and apply simple textures and materials on hard-surface objects. Create a complete scene from photographic reference using all acquired 3D modeling techniques. Students will be able to refine the ball?s squash and stretch animation with the Graph Editor.
Motion Graphics, Compositing and Visual Effects	ANIM 172	Students will demonstrate the ability to create and composite using an alpha channel. Outcome/ Objective Students will demonstrate the animation principles of 'easing in and out' in motion graphics work. Produce motion graphics demonstrating the use of logic and creativity per industry standards. Analyze and evaluate motion graphic projects for content, technique, and design through oral and written critique. Create original motion graphics that synthesize the principles of animation, design, and cinematography appropriate to the field. Use software and techniques common to the motion graphics field. Manage project timelines, layers, and compositions for efficient animation.
Principles of Animation	ANIM 108	Outcome/Objective Students will be able to render fluid "arc" movements for a falling leaf. Render basic animation movements for characters or objects while applying the mechanics and timing of squash and stretch, key poses, secondary actions, follow through, staging, overlapping action and weight. Create drawings that convey action in terms of movement, emotion, attitude, and expression. Apply action analysis and observations to animated drawings. Draw to present story points or ideas completely and clearly through staging. Apply critical thinking skills to problem solve visual design problems Anim 108 students will be able to successfully execute the "Principles of Animation." Outcome/Objective Students will be able to render fluid "squash and stretch" movements for a bouncing ball.
Storyboarding	ANIM 115	Assess storyboards for quality control and continuity Outcome/ Objective Students will be able to identify the formal elements of story. Render effective storyboard panels including notation. Sketch key emotions and body language. Outcome/ Objective Students will be able to create storyboards that show continuity between shots. Identify the elements of a story. Analyze a story's potential for animation. Synthesize the theme (premise) of a story.
Work Experience in New Digital Media	ANIM 137A	Outcome/ Objective Student will understand the expectation and value of teamwork. Outcome/ Objective Students will be able to identify their role as an artist in their chosen field. Outcome/ Objective Students will be able to identify their role as an artist in their chosen field. Outcome/ Objective Student will understand the expectation and value of teamwork.

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