Digital Graphics & Animation           TC701

Digital Graphics and Animation is a hands-on lab-based course where students are introduced to various Graphic Design, 3D Modeling, and Animation skills. This course will allow students to demonstrate creative thinking and develop innovative projects in Adobe Photoshop, 3D Maya, Adobe Animate, and Adobe After Effects. The course covers how to create, edit, and take apart 3D models and animations using industry-standard software. Students learn foundation skills to work, create, and navigate utilizing the features of the digital 3D modeling and animation workspace. Digital Graphics and Animation is a project-oriented class that stimulates the creative side.  

Make-Up Work

The computer lab is open at 8 am for make-up work and during both lunches. If you turn in an assignment or project late please e-mail me a message that your work needs to be graded.

Deadlines/Assignments

Assignments and project due dates are posted on the Google Calendar.  All work will be assigned through Google Classroom.

Grades

Class Participation  20%

A combination of participation in class critiques, questions, during lectures and work time, along with helpfulness towards the instructor and other students.

Daily 30%

Are short, in-class assignments in which the student simply shows the ability to perform a technique demonstrated by the instructor and will be graded on the ability to follow the directions given.  Exercises will be taught through lectures.

Projects 50%

Are more involved assignments that typically take place over a longer period and require more ingenuity and creativity.  Students are expected to comprehend, retain, build and expand on skills that are taught leading up to the start of work.  Projects will also be taught through lecture and demonstration but will have an associated project sheet with essential requirements such as specifications, objectives, grading rubrics, required techniques, premise, and due date.

Computer Lab Rules

No food or drinks are allowed in the computer lab. While in the computer lab students should be engaged in working on their lab assignments and not on the internet/cell phone. All students are required to adhere to the Responsible Use Guidelines for the High School as presented in the Student Handbook.