| | Applied Computer Graphics Program Class Syllabus: APCG 117 - Concept Design & Storyboard Illustration - Spring 2008 | |
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Instructor: John P. Pozzi, M.A.
Office: OCNL 232 Phone:
E-Mail: jppozzi@ecst.csuchico.edu
*ALWAYS include full name and section in e-mails!
Department Office: OCNL 215, Phone 898-6442
Scheduled Office Hours: Click Here | |
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| | Class Description:
APCG 117 is a course designed to introduce students to the process of Concept Design and Storyboard Illustration. Students will learn the essentials to creating illustrated character and landscape designs as well as illustrating chronolgically for storyboard productions. Emphasis will be placed on developing drawing techniques for compositional arrangement, perspective (1, 2 and 3 point), atmospheric perspective, figure drawing and landscape production. Students will also demonstrate an understanding of terminology such as shot development, camera angles, staging and composition, mood enhancement and more. | |
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| | Class Goals:
◦ To practice and develop drawing skills and techniques on the computer for conceptual design of characters and landscape scenery.
◦ To learn and develop an understanding of successful storytelling techniques through a visual medium.
◦ To improve vocabulary and demonstrate a general understanding of the storyboard process as it pertains to such issues as shot development, camera angles, staging and composition, mood enhancement and more.
◦ To demonstrate an understanding of the preproduction process and its variety of applications and executions on a computer.
◦ To learn and demonstrate the act of "pitching" a storyboard for production consideration in industry.
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| | Required Supplies/Reading:
1) A USB Data Drive, also know as jump drives or flash drives, with a minimum of 1 GB. It is HIGHLY SUGGESTED that you back up your assignments from your USB Data Drive on a CD or your own home PC weekly and even daily if possible! The computers in the lab are equipped with CD burners for your convenience. Always keep your files backed up!
2) A Wacom Tablet is required for this class. I will go over the details on the first day of class, feel free to contact me with any questions.
3) A sketchbook is required for this class. Your sketchbook is expected to be with you AT ALL TIMES, both in lecture and in lab. It is the fastest way to communicate visual ideas to me and your fellow peers.
4) BOOK - "Storyboards: Motion in Art" 3rd Edition
By Mark Simon
Focal Press
ISBN 10:0-240-80805-3
4) Students should have a valid and active e-mail account.
Grading Policies:
Grading policies will be discussed in lecture.
Absences, Excuse Policy and Late Work:
Late: Industry deadlines are very real and do not involve extensions. Consequently, the same philosophy will be implemented in the classroom. All assignments are to be completed and turned-in by the due date and time. No late assignments are permitted with the exception of university policies regarding documented illness or emergencies.
Turn-in Directories: Turn in formats and instructions will be covered in class. Turn in directories will be posted on the website as they are formulated.
File Naming (example): AssignmentName_Lastname_Firstname (ie. Physics_Pozzi_John)
If you find you have turned in an assignment prior to the due date and you need to update the file on the Faculty Workspace you must change your filename to the following:
AssignmentName_Lastname_Firstname1
Lab Policies: Students will be able to access the computers M - F from 8am to 5pm and often later (It depends on how late a class runs in that lab). Policies will be discussed by me on the first day of lab. | |
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"Digital Character Design and Painting"
By Don Seegmiller
Charles River Media
ISBN 1-58450-232-0
"Digital Art"
By Christine Paul
Thames & Hudson
ISBN 0-500-20367-9
"Perspective Drawing and Applications"
By Charles O'connor Jr.
Upper Saddle River
ISBN 0-13-191466-9
"Artist's Color Manual: The Complete Guide to Working with Color"
By Simon Jennings
Harper Collins
ISBN 0-8118-4143-X
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| | As instructor I reserve the right to change any component of this syllabus throughout the semester. | |
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