Catalog Description: The computer animation production process is taught in this class. Working from a script, storyboard, and/or animatic, students complete an "animated short" with accompanying sound, music, and visual effects. Emphasis is on working as a member of a computer animation team, similar to a real-world production facility. 1.0 hour discussion, 4.0 hours activity.
Course Objectives:
The objectives of this course are that:
All students will be able to analyze and solve problems relating the production of an animated project, and to continually upgrade their knowledge and skills.
All students will be effective communicators (oral and written) and be able to function effectively as members of multi-disciplinary teams.
All students will have an appreciation for the individual and society concerns regarding animation production from idea to final rendering. They will also have an understanding of the artistic endeavors, and they will be aware of the impact of their work on the individual, and society.
Those students seeking to be applied graphics professionals will have the skills to use and design new and innovative composition that meet individual, business, and societal needs.
Course Outcomes:
Students shall demonstrate:
An ability to apply knowledge of advanced animation skills and how to apply these skills in the Animation Production Process
An ability to design the workflow of an animated production as well as to analyze each models and scenes in that process
An ability to design a production that meets the desired needs to tell an effective story
An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams to create an effective animated piece
An ability to identify, formulate and solve issues and problems involved in creating an effective animated story with the appropriate sound and music.
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities when creating an animated short
An ability to communicate effectively to graphics professionals and to patrons
An ability to utilize the Web as a learning tool and resource
A knowledge of contemporary issues in the Animation Production Process
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and current tools necessary for developing a complete animation piece by utilizing the stages of production as defined in the Animation Production Process
Class/Laboratory schedule:
One hundred (50) minutes a week classroom activity
One hundred (220) minutes a week laboratory activity
Accreditation Category Content:
This course embodies a significant portion of (a) Problem Analysis and (b) Solutions Design
College of Engineering, Computer
Science, & Construction Management
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0003
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