Instructor: Laura Markarian Office Hours: 7:30am-8:00am Phone: Voice mail (661) #26288

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1 Introduction to Animation MEA Course Syllabus Department: MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT ARTS Division: Fine and Performing Arts Units: 3 (CSU) Transferable Grading Option: Letter Grade Course: AA/AS Degree (NOT GE applicable) Repeatability: Not Repeatable MW 8:00AM-10:15AM, Room MENH- 213 Fall /25/ /13/2014 Instructor: Laura Markarian Office Hours: 7:30am-8:00am Phone: Voice mail (661) #26288 MW Room MENH laura.markarian@canyons.edu (Best way to reach me is by ) Course Description Introduces the principles of animation, laws of motion, timing, analysis, and the production of a short animated narrative video using traditional drawing methods. Student Learning Outcomes LECTURE: Analyze and evaluate specific animation principles and methods in terms of how they relate to narrative animation videos. LAB: Apply basic animation principles in the design and construction of a short drawn narrative animation video. Course Objectives LECTURE: 1. Utilization of the fundamentals of animation including timing charts, path of action and squash and stretch in basic animated sequences. 2. Application of in-betweening, timing and weight in an animated sequence involving a character. 3. Application of the pose to pose and straight ahead animation methods of character motion 4. Design and Creation of a character walk cycle 5. Application of emotion and narrative content into an animated sequence. 6. Survey and analyze the application of computer technology and software into drawn animations. LAB: Demonstrate a proficiency in the use of timing, weight and personality in narrative animation through the creation of: 1. An individual drawn animation assignment, employing specific animation principles, recorded on the pencil test machine. 2. An individual 2D, digital animation, employing specific animation principles, in a digital ink and paint software program. 3. An individual animation, employing specific animation principles, utilizing alternative materials, methods or styles. Demonstrate a proficiency in the use of fundamental animation skills such as squash and stretch, anticipation, exaggeration, reaction and follow through. 1. An individual drawn animation assignment, employing specific animation principles, recorded on the pencil test machine.

2 2. An individual 2D, digital animation, employing specific animation principles, in a digital ink and paint software program. 3. An individual animation, employing specific animation principles, utilizing alternative materials, methods or styles. Critique and evaluate each other's work in a constructive manner. Course Content Outline: I. Introduction to Animation 1. Laws of motion 1A. Persistence of vision 1B. Phi Phenominum II. Basic Principles 1.Squash and stretch 2. Path of action 3. Timing marks 4. Animating on 1's, 2's and 3's. III. Character Animation Basics 1A. Weight 1B. Timing. 2. In-betweening. IV. Character Animation Intermediate Concepts 1A. Pose animation. 1B. Straight-ahead animation. 2. Animating a figure in motion. V. Walk cycles. VI. Acting in Animation. 1A. Anticipation. 1B. Action. 1C. Reaction. 2. Exaggeration. VII. Digital Ink and Paint 1A. Introduction to using paint software to scan drawings 1B. Introduction to the use of digital ink and paint in animation 1C. Understanding the use of computer software in the production wokflow VIII. Lab. 1A. Development of fundamental animation principles using timing, path of action and squash and stretch 1B. Creation of the human figure in motion, utilizing correct application of weight, timing and proper use of the principles of animation. 1C. Creation of a character able to illustrate emotions and narrative content. 1D. Exaggeration of natural motions and poses. 1E. Application and utilization of computer technology and programs into the animation workflow. Course Prerequisites / Recommended Course Recommended ART 124B Page 2 of 8

3 Class Breakdown Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Total Hours: 90 Course Texts and Materials / Typical Assignments Reading: Recommended text: The Animators Survival Kit, by Richard Williams, publisher Faber and Faber, st addition ISBN Text Readings Viewing and evaluation of selected online and in class animations. Handouts will be provided by instructor Writing: Write a two page report on an assigned animator. Write a short narrative for an animated film. Other: Projects In-class presentation and critiques Required: flash drive no less than 2 Gigs, sketch book pencils. Teaching Strategies: The teaching strategies for this course include facilitated discussion (with visuals as needed), demonstration, class discussion, hands-on guided practice, feedback and class work. Course Requirements and Grading Rubric: Student progress will be tracked and evaluated through the following course objectives: Students must complete Mid Term, FINAL PROJECT, and carry out all assignments. Regular and consistent attendance required for participation and completion of in-class assignments. Missed assignments need to be made up by the following session, student needs to contact other students or instructor for details, no exceptions. Students are responsible for reading and saving all handouts, and should bring a notebook, paper, and pens/pencils to every class session. (See student contract.) Students are responsible for saving all computer files onto Flash drives. Students are expected to research various related issues on their own, especially topics outside the scope of the class. The grading rubric for this course is based on a Grade Point Percentile system. The Grade Point Percentile values for each progress assessment objective are as follows: Making up missed work: If you must miss a class, it is your responsibility to make arrangements to receive supplemental assistance outside of class meetings. Additional assistance or questions can also be addressed to Instructor. Grading Scale: 100% - 90% : A ( points) 89% - 80% : B (80-89 points) 79% - 70% : C (70-79 points) 69% - 60% : D (60-69 points) below 60% : F (59 points or less) FAILURE TO WITHDRAW : FW Grade Calculations Total Points Class work / Participation There will be class work at nearly every class meeting that needs to be completed no later than the next session. Late work will be deducted points. 20% Page 3 of 8

4 Assignment Late assignments will not receive maximum points. For Full credit all requirements need to be met. 30% Late assignment will not be accepted after one week (two classes). Mid Term Project (Mandatory) Due TBA Mid Term For full points project needs to meet all requirement and be delivered on time. 15% Written Paper Write a two page report on an assigned animator. Due TBA Presentation in class 5% Final Project (Mandatory) Due Last Day of Class 30% For full points project needs to meet all requirements and be delivered on time. No late work will be accepted. Total 100% Course Completion Requirements Students must achieve a passing grade of D or above by completing all required examinations, submitting all required lab exercises and projects, and meeting the standards of the school attendance policy. Class attendance policy and grading: Student attendance will be documented each class meeting by Instructor. Tardiness or Leaving early from class meetings without prior instructor permissions will result in an automatic full absence for that day. The official attendance policy for this course: After the second absence, your final course grade may be reduced in the event that assignments or quizzes are missed. If you miss more than three classes prior to the drop deadline, you may be automatically dropped from the course. Dropping from the course: It is the student s sole responsibility to withdraw from this course before the college s official deadlines. After the deadlines have passed, a letter grade will be assigned by the instructor based on completed course work. Important Dates: Class starts: Monday August 25, 2014 Holiday September 1, 2014 Labor Day Midterm Project: TBA Final Project Due: December 11, 2014 Last day of Class: December 11, 2014 Full Semester Length Class Deadlines: Refund September 5 Add September 5 Drop w/o a W September 5 Pass/No Pass September 19 Drop w/ a W November 14 Incomplete (I) Grades: In accordance with COC academic policy, the instructor reserves the right to give an Incomplete. Only under dire circumstances, and with proper documentation provided, will an incomplete grade be considered. See Course Catalog for further details. Conduct guidelines: General: Disingenuous or ill-mannered behavior will not be tolerated. While in class and while using the MEA facility, please conduct yourself with respect and consideration for others. Violators of this policy Page 4 of 8

5 can be asked to leave the facility by any faculty or staff person, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. During class meetings, non-instructional cell phone and internet communications are not permitted Independent project work is permissible at the discretion of the instructor; failure to participate in class discussions, lectures, or other planned activities can result in dismissal from class/lab. On project presentations (critiques): Your participation is integral to the cooperative learning process. Participation in critiques is factored into your project grade. Blatant non-participation is grounds for dismissal from the critique, which may also affect your project grade. On Assessments: Do your own work. There is a zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken, per COC Academic Policy: Anyone caught cheating on any quiz or exam will be asked to leave the class, and will be given a grade of F FOR THE COURSE. California Ed. Code section and student conduct policy at College of the Canyons. o Introduction. The California Education Code (section 66300) requires every community college governing board to adopt specific rules governing student behavior along with applicable penalties for violation of such rules. Students enrolling at College of the Canyons assume an obligation to abide by all College regulations. o Grounds for Disciplinary Action. A student may be disciplined for one or more of the following causes which must be College/District related. This list is not intended to be exhaustive, but are examples of good and sufficient causes for disciplinary action. A. Any theft, conversion, or damage or destruction of and/or to any property, real or personal, belonging to the College, a member of the College staff, a student, or a campus visitor. B. Forgery, alteration or misuse of College documents, keys, records, or identification, or knowingly furnishing false information to a college. C. Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, and other forms of academic dishonesty, and/or facilitating academic dishonesty. D. Physical or verbal abuse, including sexual assault, sexual harassment and stalking, or any threat of force or violence directed toward any member of the College or a campus visitor. E. Manufacture, use, possession, distribution, or being under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or other dangerous drugs on campus, or off campus at any College-sponsored event. F. Unauthorized entry into, unauthorized use of, possession of, or misuse of, College property. G. Disorderly, lewd, indecent, obscene or offensive conduct on College-owned or controlled property of at College-sponsored or supervised function. H. Possession or use of any firearms, explosives, dangerous chemicals, or other potentially harmful implements or substances while on the College campus or at a Collegesponsored function without prior authorization of the College President or designee. I. Failure to identify oneself to or failure to comply with directions of College officials acting in performance of their duties including, but not limited to, the provisions of the Penal Code Sections and J. Obstruction or disruption, on or off campus, of the College's education process, administrative process, or other College function. K. Violation of any order of the College President, notice of which has been given prior Page 5 of 8

6 to such violation and which order is not inconsistent with any of the other provisions of this policy. This notice may be given by publication in the College newspaper, or by posting on an official bulletin board designated for this purpose. L. Soliciting or assisting another to do any act which would subject a student to expulsion, suspension, probation, or other discipline pursuant to this policy. M. Abusive behavior directed toward, or hazing of, a member of the College community. N. Any other cause not listed above which is identified as good cause by Education Code Sections an O. Attempting to do any of the causes for disciplinary action identified above. P. Abuse of computing facilities or computer time, including but not limited to unauthorized entry into a file to use, read, or change the contents or any other purpose; unauthorized transfer of a file; unauthorized use of another individual's identification or password; use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member, or College official; and/or use of computing facilities to interfere with a College computing system. For specifics refer to the College of the Canyons Acceptable Use Agreement. College Policy regarding fair and appropriate use of computer equipment & software: o o o Unauthorized Use Computer users must not interfere with others access and use of the District computers. This includes but is not limited to: the sending of chain letters or excessive messages, either locally or off-campus; printing excess copies of documents, files, data, or programs, running grossly inefficient programs when efficient alternatives are known by the user to be available; unauthorized modification of system facilities, operating systems, or disk partitions; attempting to crash or tie up a District computer or network; and damaging or vandalizing District computing facilities, equipment, software or computer files. Unauthorized Programs Computer users must not intentionally develop or use programs which disrupt other computer users or which access private or restricted portions of the system, or which damage the software or hardware components of the system. Computer users must ensure that they do not use programs or utilities that interfere with other computer users or that modify normally protected or restricted portions of the system or user accounts. The use of any unauthorized or destructive program will result in disciplinary action as provided in this procedure, and may further lead to civil or criminal legal proceedings. Unauthorized Access Computer users must not seek to gain unauthorized access to information resources and must not assist any other persons to gain unauthorized access. Abuse of Computing Privileges Users of District information resources must not access computers, computer software, computer data or information, or networks without proper authorization, or intentionally enable others to do so, regardless of whether the computer, software, data, information, or network in question is owned by the District. For example, abuse of the networks to which the District belongs or the computers at other sites connected to those networks will be treated as an abuse of District computing privileges. Policy regarding safety from harassment in the class: Every student has the right to receive an education in a safe, non-threatening, and positive instructional environment. If at any time during the course (class meetings, outside project work, in lab, etc.), you experience problems or situations that make it difficult for you to participate in regular course work or activity, play it safe and notify your instructor immediately-don t let the problem persist or sort it out by confrontation. If you encounter any situations that make you feel uncomfortable, i.e. situations involving sexual harassment, or any other personal safety and/or security issues, please inform the nearest campus safety Page 6 of 8

7 officer, instructor, staff member, department chair, or the office of Student Services. You can also arrange for an appointment to speak with your instructor any time outside of class meetings, by leaving a message via . All communication will remain confidential. For further guidelines, please consult your student handbook; you may also contact Dr. Michael Wilding, Dean of Students. Other Department regulations-safety, production guidelines, etc. Safety: NO food or drink is allowed in any room or hallway in the MEA facility. Guests in the facility: As with all classrooms on campus, guests, children or other relatives, friends are not permitted in the facilities. For liability reasons, all such visitors require prior authorization from the instructor, and notification through campus safety is required. See your instructor or department chair for more information. Technical difficulties: Due to occasional technical difficulties with equipment or facility technologies, the instructor reserves the right to change scheduled activities in the lesson plan at any time. The MEA Department is not responsible for missed assignment completion or other incomplete course work from such occurrences. Comfort: It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing and dress in layers for class. The studios are kept cold, but often warm up when equipment is functioning and occupancy increases. Disclaimer: Circumstances may arise which require modifications of the above guidelines and the following schedule of assignments for the course, as deemed necessary by instructor. The instructor reserves the right to make necessary changes, in compliance with COC academic policies. The student will be notified of all such changes, either in writing and/or verbally. College of the Canyons provides services for students with disabilities please contact DSPS, College of the Canyons Disabled Students Program & Services. Lesson Schedule / Course Outline Week 1 Week 2 Syllabus Law of Motion Perspective Review Class work Squash and Stretch Class work: The Bounce: Timing and spacing Squash and Stretch / Weight and Movement Class work Weight and Timing Critique assignment: Squash and Stretch Assignment Due Week 3 Class work Weight and Timing / Carrying Weight / Anticipation and Weight / Flexibility / Overlapping, In Between Critique assignment: Weight and Timing Assignment Due Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 In Between Facial Expressions, Body Language extremes Class work In Between Facial Expressions, Emotion, Gesture, Reaction Written project (Subject: Animator name due) Straight ahead animation Mid Term Project Requirement handout Critique assignment In Between Assignment Due Class work Straight ahead animation / Pose Animation / Animate hands Animation in Motion / Straight ahead animation / Pose Animation Class work A Walk Cycle Animation in Motion Assignment Due Critique assignment Work on Mid Term Project (Story board Midterm Project) Walk Cycle / Run Cycle Class work Adding arms, Personality, Double Bounce, and Anticipation Walk Cycle Assignment Due Critique assignment Page 7 of 8

8 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Work on Mid Term project Written Paper Due TBA Midterm Project Due TBA Critique Mid Term Class work Anticipation Anticipation Assignment Due Critique assignment Class work Anticipation / Action Action Assignment Due Critique assignment Reaction Class work Reaction Reaction Assignment Due Critique assignment Class work Exaggeration / Takes and double takes Sneaks and Staggers Class work Exaggeration / Takes and double takes Sneaks and Staggers Exaggeration Assignment Due Critique assignment Digital Ink and Paint Class work Digital Ink and Paint Assignment Final Project Requirements Handout Digital Ink and Paint Class work Digital Ink and Paint Assignment Digital Ink and Paint Assignment Due Critique assignment Final Project Story board due Digital Ink and Paint Class Work on Final Project Create MOV of Digital drawings Digital Ink and Paint Class Work on Final Project Create MOV of Digital drawings for Final Project Work on Final Project Final Project Due Critique Final Project SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT INSTRUCTORS DISCRETION Instructors Bio: Laura Markarian, Associate Adjunct Professor, 3D and 2D Computer Animation: Maya, 3D Studio Max, Zbrush, and Photoshop. Ms. Markarian is an accomplished computer graphics educator with over twelve years of experience. Her expertise covers a vast range within the 2D/3D and game design landscapes. More specifically Ms. Markarian has taught: 3D modeling / animating / texturing & special effects on 3DS Max and Maya (covering topics from beginner to advanced); 2D animation, character design, storyboarding and animation history; as well as game design, level design and portfolio management. Prior to embarking on her teaching career, she worked in numerous artistic capacities within the computer game industries, with credits on several published games. Ms. Markarian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master s degree in Education. Page 8 of 8