Animations

Animations

Patterson Coates, Room 104

Telephone – 355-3592

E-Mail –cpcoates@greenville.k12.sc.us

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course prepares students to use artistic and technological foundations to create animations. The basic principles of digital animation are reviewed, including character development and story conception through production. Students learn the technical language used in the animation industry and basic animation methods. They will also learn techniques about various ways to plan, create, and prepare for animation in pre-production, production and post-production. This course prepares students for the Adobe Certified Associate for Flash/Animate CC certification exam.

Greenville County Schools Grading Scale

A: 90-100

B: 80-89

C: 70-79

D: 60-69

F: 50-59

Plan for Assessing, Evaluating, and Recording Students’ Progress and Achievement

Assessments will occur during and at the end of each lesson. Daily work will consist of lesson summaries, vocabulary reviews, lesson projects, and lesson study guides. Application tests will be assigned after two or three consecutive lessons. Class projects will be assigned throughout the course and will count as test grades.

Behavioral Expectations & Consequences

Please be aware that a student’s computer may be monitored at any time by the teacher or another GCSD employee without notice to the student. A record of where the student has been on the computer or on the Internet may be given to the appropriate grade-level administrator if deemed necessary. The student should not attempt to prevent the monitoring of his/her computer at any time.

  • Students must be inside the classroom when the tardy bell rings.

  • IDs must be appropriately displayed at all times.

  • Be respectful of others and school property.

  • No food or drink in the classroom.

  • Students may not play games on the Internet.

  • No cell phones turned on or visible during instruction.

  • Remain seated until the bell rings.

The above rules are in addition to the business lab rules and school rules as outlined in student handbooks.

Cell Phones

Cell phones and accessories are not to be visible or used in my class. Students will place phones and all accessories into his or her personal backpack (not their pocket) for the duration of the class. It will be the student's responsibility to do this before class starts. The consequences are: (1) Verbal reminder that phones must remain turned off and in backpack, (2) Parents will be informed that student has been warned once before and that if it happens again, a referral will be written (3) Referral(s)

Consequences

  1. Verbal Reminder

  2. Verbal Warning (mini-conference held with student outside the classroom to discuss the problem)

  3. Phone Call Home (or e-mail)

  4. Referral

The severity of the student’s behavior and consideration of any prior consequences given to the student will determine the appropriate consequence to be given by the teacher.

Policies

Make-Up Work

Students who miss class time or have difficulty keeping up with the pace of the class should schedule make-up time with teacher. Make-up sessions will be held as needed. Students who miss class time are responsible for checking to see if they have any work that needs to be made up upon their return to class. Students have up to five days upon their return to class to make up work.

Make-up work will only be granted for absences. If you are in class you are expected to do your work.

Cheating

Cheating will not be tolerated in my classroom! Any student who receives assistance from or gives assistance to another student on an assessment will be given a zero for the assessment. If a student is suspected of cheating on an assessment and does not have proof, (i.e. assessment saved under his/her username) he/she will receive a zero on the assessment. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure he/she saves each assessment in the appropriate location and with the given filename. Students will abide by the school’s honor code at all times.

Attendance/Tardies

Students are allowed ten absences for the course. Any absence over ten must be accompanied by a doctor’s note or approved by the principal. The classroom door will be closed when the tardy bell rings. Students who are not in class when door is closed will report to the Attendance Office to obtain an admission slip to get into class. Students are allowed 4 “free” tardies to class per semester. Please refer to the Student Handbook for more detailed information.

Restroom/Water Passes

Students should use the restroom and get water before coming into the classroom. Students must have signed pass before leaving classroom.

Substitute Teachers

When the teacher is absent from school, students should be on their best behavior. Students who choose not to be cooperative with the substitute teacher are subject to disciplinary action up to and including removal from the classroom. Substitute teachers should be treated with the proper respect they deserve.


Communication with Parents

  • Progress reports are sent home at the midpoint of each nine weeks. Report cards are sent home at the end of each nine weeks.

  • Parents/Guardians are contacted on an as needed basis by phone or e-mail to discuss student behavior and/or student progress in the course.

  • Parents/Guardians can contact the teacher at any time to discuss their child’s behavior and/or progress in the course.


Parents have access to their student's grades through the school's portal.

F. HISTORY AND EVOLUTION OF ANIMATION Effective animation professionals demonstrate knowledge of the history and evolution of animation. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Web and Digital Communications program of study. 1. Explore the history of animation. October, 2017 2. Describe trends in animation. 3. Compare current animation technologies with historical technologies. 4. Identify emerging and innovative animation technologies and software. 5. Describe the importance of animation’s influence on society.

G. PRE-PRODUCTION: CONCEPT AND DESIGN Animation professionals demonstrate effective concept and design strategies, including a demonstration of an awareness and sensitivity for cultural diversity. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Web and Digital Communications program of study. 1. Practice brainstorming and ideation to develop a concept. 2. Identify the purpose, audience, and audience needs for interactive media content. 3. Incorporate cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness into the design process. 4. Develop an appropriate design process to create and modify solutions to problems. 5. Illustrate actions with sequential panels, i.e. develop a flipbook or use claymation.

H. PRE-PRODUCTION: STORYTELLING AND STORYBOARDING Effective animation professionals demonstrate appropriate communication skills to illustrate a storyline. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Web and Digital Communications program of study. 1. Incorporate writing strategies and activities as individuals and groups to develop ideas in the story process. 2. Write visually descriptive stories with effective dialogue. 3. Create a character and develop character traits to give character purpose. 4. Develop a plan to create a background that helps tell a story. 5. Identify how the background interacts with characters. 6. Order and connect ideas into a coherent narrative or sequence in a script that demonstrates continuity. 7. Create a series of stick figures in a variety of poses, actions, and sequences. 8. Visually communicate concepts/ideas utilizing a storyboard.

I. PRODUCTION: UNDERSTANDING THE ANIMATION SOFTWARE Effective animation professionals demonstrate knowledge and usage of various animation software. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Web and Digital Communications program of study. 1. Identify and utilize elements of the animation software interface (Tools, Property Inspector, Timeline, document properties, guides and rulers, and Motion Editor). 2. Identify the functions of commonly used tools, including selection tools, drawing tools, and shape tools. October, 2017 3. Navigate, organize, and customize the workspace. 4. Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of typography, i.e. text, text tools, and visual design layout. 5. Demonstrate knowledge and use of layers. 6. Demonstrate knowledge and use of the library panel.

J. PRODUCTION - ANIMATION DEVELOPMENT Animation professionals effectively demonstrate animation development skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Web and Digital Communications program of study. 1. Create, import, modify, and manipulate objects, graphics, and text using a variety of tools and techniques. 2. Create and edit graphic symbols and instances. 3. Apply various animation techniques (i.e. frame-by-frame, tweening, ease). 4. Create and modify keyframes and key poses. 5. Change an object’s state or position over time. 6. Modify frame rate and speed. 7. Demonstrate an object following a path. 8. Simulate natural or mechanical movement (i.e. walking). 9. Create masks. 10. Import and use sound. 11. Add and export video.

K. PRODUCTION: COMPLEX ANIMATION AND ACTION SCRIPTING Animation professionals effectively demonstrate using ActionScript programming to create complex animation and interactivity. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Web and Digital Communications program of study. 1. Add simple controls utilizing industry scripting language (e.g., ActionScript 3). 2. Create and animate interactive symbols (movie clips and buttons). 3. Demonstrate navigation techniques using ActionScript. 4. Use ActionScript with sounds.

L. POST-PRODUCTION Effective animation professionals demonstrate appropriate post-production skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Web and Digital Communications program of study. 1. Identify best practices for managing file size and file types. 2. Select appropriate distribution format. October, 2017 3. Publish and export animations. 4. Conduct basic technical and usability tests.

M. CAREER DEVELOPMENT Effective animation professionals demonstrate appropriate career development skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Web and Digital Communications program of study. 1. Develop, maintain, and update portfolios. 2. Prepare and deliver a visual presentation utilizing appropriate industry terminology. 3. Understand the elements of the critique process, including a respect for peer work and the ability to give and receive dispassionate criticism. 4. Conduct peer and self-evaluations using rubrics. 5. Research and present careers related to the animation industry.