Animation (1 credit) Course Syllabus Next course: Advanced Animation (2-3 credits 11,12) Course Description and Objectives

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1 Animation (1 credit) Course Syllabus Next course: Advanced Animation (2-3 credits 11,12) Instructor Kaye Davis Animation and Graphic Design & Illustration BFA, all level art certification, MS, T&I certification address: Ben Barber Career Academy Phone: Phone: Course Description and Objectives This course is for the creative student wanting to explore computer animation. Animation is a growing art form providing a need in multiple careers such as entertainment, advertising commercials, medical and legal fields, and other areas wanting a strong visual impact. Design principles of animation will be used for creating storyboards to develop characters and story lines. Sound will be imported and edited and use of multiple file formats and forms of animation will be discussed and explored using Flash. Most lessons will be put on Classroom Google. A final website of all animations and requirements will be created by students for purpose of a digital portfolio. This course meets the one credit technology applications graduation requirement. Certifications ACA Certification Adobe Flash Certification Practice tests will be given and final test requires a minimum grade of 700 in order to recieve a certification in that application. Test fees paid for by Ben Barber Career and Technology Additional Requirements (Instructor Modifications may apply) Website/Portfolio Students must maintain a website for uploading all projects. SUMMARY Animation Article due date to be given by instructor Students will be given a list of subjects pertaining to animation and will summarize in their own words. Must be typed (using 12pt) May be double spaced, using 1 in. margins Must be a full page with the original article/link attached. Must have full name and session number typed on summary Course syllabus Animation

2 References Refererences and tutorials for software used in the course Very good sites for practicing animation and use of tools in Flash outside of class. Tutorials available. Teacher tutorials and Youtube tutorials available. Quickstart-Flash Professional CS6 peachpit press Linda.com Youtube.com Animation from Pencils to Pixels Focal Press ToonBoom Studio /ToonBoon Storyboard(Animation Educational Curriculum) Flash tutorials for the classroom (software package) Classroom in a Book CS6 Scope and Sequence Animation TEKS (a)general requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades Recommended prerequisite: Graphic Design and Illustration or Art I. (b) Introduction. Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the history and techniques of the animation industry. (Some dates may change at teacher s discretion) Weeks 1,2,3 (Assessments) Animation History Animation Principles Perspective Flash Basics Symbols Animated Signature Tweens Bouncing Ball & Eases Weeks 4,5,6 (Assessments) Parachuting dog Mowers Skeleton Dance Race Cars Storyboarding Weeks 7,8,9,10 (Assessments) Create website/upload animations Characterization/Create own animation Multiple Scenes & Buttons Importing sound Take Practice ACA test-flash Weeks 10, 11, 12 (Assessments) Advertisement Upload DVD of all animations Take ACA certification test-flash

3 Assessments Daily work and assignments 60% (See scope and sequence for daily activities) Assessment/tests/Major projects 40% History of animation Animation Principles Basic functions of 2D animaiton/interface Characterization Interactive type Tweens/Symbols/Cameras Grading Percentages A B C F Below 70 Final Exam 20% (per district policy) Absences/Make-up work All excused absences must be made up before school or after school Before school 6:30 AM 7:00 AM After school Immediately after 2:30pm. ( Special arrangements made for students on other campuses) Student will be responsible for asking teacher about any make-up work or assignments that are due after an absence. Student will be responsible for scheduling/coordinating the make-up time with teacher. (Failure to make up work will be a zero) Students who fail a major test/assessment (below 70%) will be allowed to retake or correct up to a 70% grade. This does not include semester examinations. All retakes or corrections must be completed prior to the end of each six week grading period unless the student is afforded time, after the six week grading period, as a result of the district s absent/make-up guidelines. All students are required to participate in all assignments. Participation will reflect 20 points per day of any given assignment. Posting Student Work:Student grades will be posted in Skyward parent portal within five business days for daily grades and major grades. Special consideration is given to major projects, including lengthy writing assignments. Grading Practices: Six weeks grades shall be obtained by averaging daily work (homework, class work, or daily/pop quizzes, MISD Curriculum Based Assessments, etc.) and major grades (tests, projects, lengthy assignments, etc). The exceptions include science classes which include grades for labs, English classes which include grades for writing assignments, and Foreign Language which include grades for speaking/listening. Daily assignments may count more than once, but no more than twice.

4 Graphic Design/Illustration Classroom Rules/Expectations Please... No food or drinks allowed in the classroom or computer lab (Gum must not be seen or heard) No perfume, hand lotion, or makeup to be used/applied in the classroom or computer lab. ID s are to be worn at all times. (ID s required for use of digital devices) Backpacks and purses may be placed on the floor next to computer or left in wall pockets in the lab area. They are not to be on table next to computers. Chairs must be pushed in before leaving classroom/lab. No rolling in chairs and feet on the floor (not on tables or chairs) Computers are to be left in the same configuration as found. Leave desktop as is. NO CHANGES Folders are not to be opened on the desktop. All student work and assignments must be in student folder. (NOT ON the DESKTOP) Please ask for help if not sure of where to save files. Headsets, ipods, and other devices are not to be used (per district policy) As in the workplace, cell phone use and texting is inappropriate except when allowed by teacher. Drawing tablets will be provided for student use in the classroom. Each student will be responsible for returning all digital tablets and digital pens to their original place before the end of class. Student ID s will be placed in numbered pocket assigned by instructor. Please raise hand before asking a question so the question may be answered. No talking while the teacher is talking. Be respectful of other students and teacher. No profane language will be used in classroom. Before the end of class: All notebooks will be put back in the assigned place. All materials, magazines, and handouts must be put back in their appropriate place. Other Expectations Do not work on other assignments when given a class/lab assignment Do not ask non-subject related questions during class/group discussion Do not put head down or sleep while in class Participation in class discussions/activities are required for full activity credit. Academic Dishonesty Page 37 Frontier High Student Handbook Academic dishonesty cheating or plagiarism is not acceptable. Cheating includes the copying of another student s work, homework, class work, test answers, etc. as one s own. Plagiarism is the use of another person s original ideas or writing without giving credit to the true author. A student found to have engaged in academic dishonesty will be subject to loss of credit for the work in question, as well as disciplinary penalties, according to the Student Code of Conduct.

5 After reading the course syllabus and classroom expectations, please sign below and return this sheet to the teacher By August 27, 2015 Student keep syllabus Animation Kaye Davis (Teacher) Please PRINT the high school attending Please PRINT student s name here: Student signature Grade level Date: Student cell phone number, and/or address Parent signature Date: Parent contact phone number (s) Parent address