Design and Multimedia

Students are introduced to the variety of programs and occupations in the arts, audio/video technology, and communications systems. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities.

Animation I is an introduction to traditional animation. This course covers essential knowledge, skills, and concepts required for postsecondary fields of study. Upon completion of this course, students are able to describe various careers within animation, as well as admission requirements for postsecondary fields of study in Colorado. Students will digitally create both 2D animations and 3D computer-generated animations. The basic principles of design and animation will be covered that have been used by professionals. Students will have drawing assignments to help them in character design, layout, and story development. With the approval of the instructor, students may have the choice to complete major projects in either 2D or 3D.

Animation II allows students to apply knowledge of animation to complete fully developed projects that may be used in their portfolio. With the approval of the instructor, students may have a chance to complete major projects in 2D or 3D. Students will have the opportunity to further their progression by learning acting techniques, lip sync, advanced walk/run/jump cycles, rigging 2D and 3D characters using bones, forward kinematics, inverse kinematics, soft- engineering, body dynamics, cloth and clothing, and special effects (smoke, fire, fog). Students may also have an opportunity to explore other related areas including motion graphics, visualizations, interactive applications, and game simulations. In addition to at least one major individual project, students will combine their talents in a group project. Students are expected to create animated shorts that can be seen in the community.

This course allows for advanced work in the Design & Multimedia Arts Program of Study. This advanced work can be individualized to the specific program of study to allow for specialized study for the student. It may include project based learning or preparation for end of program industry certification. Specific content and course design will be determined by the instructor in collaboration with the individual student.nd state income tax returns for individuals in the real time environment.