This course emphasizes the refinement of media arts skills through the creation of a thematic body of work by applying traditional and emerging technologies, tools, and techniques such as multimedia, computer animation, installation art, and performance art. Students will develop works that express their views on contemporary issues and will create portfolios suitable for use in either career or postsecondary education applications. Students will critically analyse the role of media artists in shaping audience perceptions of identity, culture, and community values.
Prerequisites ASM3O or TGJ3M or TGJ4M
By the end of this course, students will:
Analyze, interpret, and assess the techniques, forms, style, and language of media works to describe and explain how different media communicate meaning.
Analyze media representations to describe their content, identify bias, and explain their impact on audiences.
By the end of this course, students will:
Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which media businesses, sponsors, and advertisers target and attract audiences, and how audiences use and respond to media works.
Analyze and draw conclusions about the influences of media and communication technology on society, culture, and the economy.
By the end of this course, students will:
Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship of form, content, and audience by creating media works for different audiences and purposes.
Describe production roles and responsibilities in a variety of media industries and identify key conditions that affect the production, financing, and distribution of media works.
Students will:
experience different types of digital animation
practice the skills of animators, producing animations
critique and design various visual materials available in different media
demonstrate interpersonal skills in practicing group dynamics as part of a team project
analyze and explain the contributions of various persons and groups within the school
co-operate with others while manifesting responsibilities, teamwork, commitment, and integrity.
meet deadlines for specific assignments undertaken
Assessment and evaluation in this course will be based on the provincial curriculum expectations incorporating four broad categories:
This course introduces students to fundamental animation concepts, principles, and methods used for creative media production. Students will complete individual assignments to produce animations using 2D animation and visual effects software, participate in online discussions and critiques, and publish their work.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Produce animation that evidences a solid adherence to established principles of animation
Produce and prepare animation assets for use in effective character animations
Create a "motion graphics" style animation through orchestrated use of sound, typography, and masks
Move projects through the “animation production pipeline” - storyboarding, asset production, animation blocking, sound and effects
Demonstrate a growing proficiency in giving and receiving feedback, using feedback to guide revision, and improving your work and the work of others through thoughtful critique
Study and critique exemplary animations to apply insights and techniques to your own work
Demonstrate a growing proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, paving the way for more complex projects in the future.