Goals and Content

In this course you will be exposed to a variety of forms of animation. Through hands on projects, you will experience the production of different forms and techniques of animation, including:

• Early animation toys (Flipbooks)
• Traditional Animation (pencil tests - with an emphasis on the basic principles of animation)
• 2d computer software animation
• Adobe Flash
• Toon Boom Studio
• Cut out and mixed media animation
• Stop Motion/Claymation
• Rotoscoping

We will also be looking at an overview of the technical and historical evolution of animation to help you understand and appreciate the art.

Through this course, you will be challenged to:

• Learn basic drawing techniques
• Use math concepts to translate timing into frames
• Think in terms of physics, form volume and space
• Use animation to artistically express themselves
• Effectively tell a concise story through animation

Attendance, Participation & Behavior
Because of the group nature of this class, it is very important that you are present for every class meeting and that you come to class on time. It is expected that everyone actively participate in group efforts as well as provide feedback to classmates' work. Students are expected to behave in a way that is conducive to being productive, and to treat each other, the teacher, the equipment and property with respect. Conduct, participation and attendance will be weighed as part of the final grade.

If a student misses a class, they must make up the work on their own time outside of class, borrow notes from a classmate or view a missed video. It is the students responsibility to make up missed work. Quizzes and assignments missed due to cuts (unexcused absences) cannot be made up.