Course
Title: 2D
Animation
Course Number: MAA321
Session/Year: Winter
2013
Day/Time:
2
PM - 4:45 PM
Instructor: Sam
Ellis
Contact Info: smellis@aii.edu
Office Hours: 9:30
AM – 11AM
Course Description: In this course students will apply
basic animation principles to produce a sequence. Emphasis will be placed on
timing and performance. Use of capture device, pencil tests, inking, and other
2D animation skill will be explored
Core Course Competencies: Upon completion of this course,
students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate effective use of timing and
weight
2. Apply industry-standard storyboard
techniques to animation
3. Critique and discuss animation projects
4. Create a fully developed concept
5. Apply color to animation utilizing tools
and techniques
6. Complete all necessary components for a
final project
Course Length: 10 weeks
Contact Hours: 60
Credit Value: 4.0
Definition of a Credit Hour: A quarter credit hour is an
amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by
evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established
equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than
1.
One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction
and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for 10 to 12
weeks, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or
2.
At least an equivalent amount of work as required
in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as
established by the institution including laboratory work, internships,
practica, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit
hours.
Estimated Homework Hours: You
should spend the same amount of time working on your projects out of class as
you do in class. So roughly 5 hours a week.
Students with Disabilities: The Art Institute of Washington
provides accommodations to qualified students with disabilities. The
Disability Services Office assists qualified students with disabilities in
acquiring reasonable and appropriate accommodations and in supporting equal
access to services, programs and activities at The Art Institute of
Washington. Students who seek reasonable accommodations should notify the
Disabilities Services Coordinator at (Arber Winn, 703-247-2685) of their specific
limitations and, if known their specific requested accommodations. Students
will be asked to supply medical documentation of the need for
accommodation. Classroom accommodations are not retroactive, but are
effective only upon the student sharing approved accommodations with the
instructor. Therefore, students are encouraged to request accommodations
as early as feasible with the Disability Services Coordinator to allow for time
to gather necessary documentation. If you have a concern or complaint in
this regard, please contact the Dean of Student Affairs in Room 1107, telephone
703-247-6841. Complaints will be handled in accordance with the school’s
Internal Grievance Procedure for Complaints of Discrimination and Harassment.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
The Art Institute of Washington encourages students to excel in their
classes and to earn the highest grades possible. The minimum acceptable academic standard to become a
graduate is to earn a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and pass at
least 2/3 of the courses attempted (ICR).
Receiving a failing grade in any course requires a student to retake the
class at the first opportunity.
The second, passing grade mathematically raises the CGPA. Earning a D in a class is a passing
grade; however, a D is worth only 1grade point and can lower the CGPA to below
the minimum level to graduate (2.0).
Therefore, it is in the best interest of students to complete their
courses with a grade of C or higher.
If students encounter difficulty with class material, they are
encouraged to utilize the Academic Support Center (703-247-6818) on the 12th
floor. Should extenuating
circumstances take place that require a student to stop attending classes,
students are responsible for contacting their instructor, department chair, or
the registrar’s office on the 10th floor.
Academic Support Services: Students are expected to utilize
resources such as the campus library for research assignments and academic
support center for tutoring needs. Information on these services can be
found on the student portal at myaicampus.com.
Student Conduct Policy: The Art Institute of Washington
recognizes its students as responsible and dedicated men and women who are
preparing for career employment.
An integral part of their career and professional development is the
expectation that they conduct themselves during the education process in the
same manner as will be expected in all employment situations. As members of The Art Institute of
Washington community, students have responsibilities and duties commensurate
with their rights and privileges.
In this policy, The Art Institute of Washington provides guidance to
students regarding those standards of student conduct and behavior that it
considers essential to its educational mission. This policy also provides guidance regarding the types of
conduct that infringe upon the fulfillment of the Institute’s mission. Please see pages 31 to 38 in the Student Handbook for complete details.
Academic
Dishonesty: The Art Institute of Washington does not tolerate
academic dishonesty. Disciplinary
offenses against the student code of conduct concerning academic dishonesty
include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating on assignments or
examinations; engaging in unauthorized collaboration on academic work; taking,
acquiring or using test materials without faculty permission; submitting false
or incomplete records of academic achievement; altering, forging or misusing a
college academic record; fabricating or falsifying data, research procedures,
or data analysis; and deceiving the college and/or its officials. If you are suspected of academic
dishonesty of any kind, your instructor reserves the right to fail you for the
assignment or the course. Students may appeal in writing to the Dean of
Academic Affairs. Please refer to the student code of conduct in the Student Handbook for further
explanation.
Attendance Policy: The Art Institute’s attendance policy is designed to meet the requirements of state and regional accreditation, to support to the mission and goals of the organization, and to improve the academic performance of students through adherence to industry and educational standards of personal and professional development. Faculty members are required to record attendance accurately. Attendance is directly tied to academic performance. Excessive absenteeism can result in severe academic penalties, including a failing grade for a course or removal from the course. Should absence be necessary, students are responsible for course material covered during the time of absence. Students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled classes, including the first class of the quarter. They are expected to arrive on time and to stay for the full duration of the class. Students may drop or add classes during the first week of the quarter. Students who fail to drop a class during drop/add period will be financially responsible for the cost of the class. Students who do not attend any of their classes during the drop/add period will be withdrawn from the college. Students who miss seven total consecutive days of all scheduled classes, or 20 total calendar days from the date of last attendance in all scheduled courses (whichever is less), will be terminated from the college.
Attendance Policy: The Art Institute’s attendance policy is designed to meet the requirements of state and regional accreditation, to support to the mission and goals of the organization, and to improve the academic performance of students through adherence to industry and educational standards of personal and professional development. Faculty members are required to record attendance accurately. Attendance is directly tied to academic performance. Excessive absenteeism can result in severe academic penalties, including a failing grade for a course or removal from the course. Should absence be necessary, students are responsible for course material covered during the time of absence. Students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled classes, including the first class of the quarter. They are expected to arrive on time and to stay for the full duration of the class. Students may drop or add classes during the first week of the quarter. Students who fail to drop a class during drop/add period will be financially responsible for the cost of the class. Students who do not attend any of their classes during the drop/add period will be withdrawn from the college. Students who miss seven total consecutive days of all scheduled classes, or 20 total calendar days from the date of last attendance in all scheduled courses (whichever is less), will be terminated from the college.
The following is the attendance policy for the Department of:
Game
Art/Animation/VFX/VGP
It is the goal of this policy to improve the
academic performance of students in the classroom by stressing the importance
of course attendance and reinforcing the work-ready expectations of employers
for employee attendance. All students are expected to adhere to these industry
standards. Students are encouraged to refer to page 39 of The Student Handbook
2010 -2011 for the AiW Attendance Policy.
In the Media Arts & Animation Program,
the Game Art & Design Program, the Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Program and the Visual & Game Programming Program, students are required to
attend all class meetings. Students must arrive on time, come prepared and
ready to work, and stay for the duration of the class.
There are no excused absences.
Any one of the following qualifies a student
to receive a demerit from class (earning one demerit):
1. Arriving late to class (after official class start time)
2. Leaving before the end of class
3. Failure to attend class
4. Failure to come to class prepared with all assignments and required
materials, as determined by the instructor (art supplies, textbooks, etc.)
5. Cell phones ringing in class without prior authorization by the
instructor
6. Inappropriate behavior and/or lack of participation in class activities
(to be determined by the instructor)
Once a student has accumulated a total of
three (3) demerits, she/he will be notified by their instructor, that she/he is
on probation and in danger of receiving an “F” in the course. Students who
accumulate a total of four (4) demerits in a course will receive a grade of “F”
at the end of the quarter. Furthermore, it is the student’s responsibility to
make up any missed coursework due to absences.
Grading Scale:
A 100
- 92
A- 91.9
- 90
B+ 89.9
- 88
B 87.9
- 82
B- 81.9
- 80
C+ 79.9
- 78
C 77.9
- 73
C- 72.9
- 70
D 69.9
– 69.8
F 69.7
and below
Grading: The grades for this class will be
determined based on the following:
Class
Policies: Attending all classes and submitting all assignments on time do
not guarantee you passing. You need to demonstrate a base competence in
animation to pass the class.
The Art Institute of
Washington expects its students and employees to conduct themselves in a
professional manner at all times. In addition, the Art Institute has a strict
policy that disallows sexual harassment of either students or employees.
All
students or employees are encouraged to report any professional or sexual
misconduct to the Dean of Student Affairs.
The Art Institute of Washington defines
an act of academic dishonesty as any attempt to take the work of someone else
and submit it as one’s own. If you are suspected of plagiarism of any kind your
instructor reserves the right to fail you for the assignment or the course.
Students
may appeal in writing to the Dean of Academic Affairs.
Late Submission of Work: Work
will be required to be uploaded to the class blog before the start of class. No late work will be accepted.
Make up Work: If you have an excused absence your
work will still need to be uploaded to the blog before class starts
Class Participation and In Class
Performance: In preparation for portfolio review, and ultimately a
profession, it is of primary importance that your work be as good as possible.
That being said, any project that has been submitted on
time COMPLETED may be redone for a better grade. It may be improved
or solved in an entirely different manner as long as it still fulfills the
assignment and is documented in writing with evidence and intent of the new
direction. If revisions are done poorly, the grade received previously will
count. Projects should be reworked based on the critique comments until they
are as strong as possible. Doing this is a very important way to improve your
skills, focus your creativity, and resolve visual problems. It is also the
reality of the creative industry. Revisions and Resubmissions will be Class 20.
Electronic Devices: Cell phones are to set to silent
or off during class and only answered out of the room; do not disturb the
class, as you would not want to be disturbed. Surfing the web during lectures
and wasting class time will not be tolerated.
Field Trips: GIGA CON – end of Week 1 dates and
times TBA
Guest Speakers: GIGA CON – end of Week 1 dates and
times TBA
Homework: You have a lot to do to put out high
quality work, your homework will be to make you assignments the best they can
be, whether it is sketching out your scene solutions in your sketchbook or
collecting images for reference do all you can to make the best possible work.
Handouts: Will be
digital and available on the class blog or the MAA.
Textbook/eBook: The Animator’s Survival Kit, Richard Williams
Materials and Supplies: Pencil,
Pen, Paper, 3-Ring Binder, Lightfoot LTD 1/4” Round Hole Peg Bar, Tabbed
Dividers, Flash drive or external hard drive for saving homework, a
sketchbook for ideas and to work out scenes, The Art Institute has computer
labs, PC Computer with Cintiq.
Course Calendar
Week 1 Intro to Flash / Art in Flash / Layers
/ Brushes / Fills / Strokes / Hotkeys / Workflow
Timeline
/ Keyframes / Symbols / HOMEWORK
Bouncing Ball Animation
Week 2 Critique
Homework / Symbols / Storyboards (Batman - Adventure Time or B.W.)
Use
Symbols or traditional methods to animate the scene from the boards.
Week
3 Lab
Critique
Homework
Week
4 Takes- draw poses create a character and break it up for rigged
animation / KEY&BKDN
HOMEWORK
Take Animation
Week
5 Critique Homework / Working
with PHONEMES / Fundamentals of Dialogue
Create
Mouths based on industry phonemes and synch to audio
Week
6 Critique
Homework
Final Project “11 Sec
Club”
Week
7 Lab
Lab
Week
8 Progress Critique
Lab
Week
9 Lab
Lab
Week
10 Final
Critique
Resubmissions
and Wrap Up Review
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