COM1145 Animation 1

Introductory · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts

Description: Students are introduced to a variety of animation techniques and produce a simple animation; the focus is on basic skills, including planning, keyframing, stage set-up and production, used to create a moving picture.
Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition
Parameters: Access to basic analogue or digital animation equipment (examples include but are not limited to animation board, camera/image-capture device with single frame ability and/or a computer with animation software).
Supporting courses: COM1015: Media

Outcomes The student will:

1 identify and describe the fundamental concepts of the illusion of movement through a minimum of three animation styles used in the animation industry; e.g., cel animation, claymation, pixilation, computer animation
2 produce short animation assignment(s)
- 2.1 prepare a project plan, an outline and/or a storyboard for a presentation
- 2.2 select an appropriate animation technique; e.g., clay, film and artwork, digital proofs, computer animation software
- 2.3 use technical equipment; e.g., camera/image-capture device, computer, editor, to capture/create images, create movement and edit final product(s)
- 2.4 identify and/or apply music and/or sound effects to enhance the production
- 2.5 present the project to teacher and/or peers for feedback
3 identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
4 present a selection of work completed in this course to an audience
- 4.1 discuss work regarding:
  - 4.1.1 how the elements and principles of design help facilitate good composition in his or her work
  - 4.1.2 the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., quality, uniqueness
  - 4.1.3 areas of concern/difficulty (if applicable)
  - 4.1.4 the use of tools and equipment
  - 4.1.5 the relationship of the short outline/script to the final product
  - 4.1.6 the quality of completed project
  - 4.1.7 meeting school and community standards; e.g., appropriate language
- 4.2 participate in peer/teacher assessment
- 4.3 add this selected work to an ongoing portfolio
5 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- 5.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- 5.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
6 demonstrate basic competencies
- 6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 6.1.1 communicate
  - 6.1.2 manage information
  - 6.1.3 use numbers
  - 6.1.4 think and solve problems
- 6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 6.2.2 be responsible
  - 6.2.3 be adaptable
  - 6.2.4 learn continuously
  - 6.2.5 work safely
- 6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 6.3.1 work with others
  - 6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
7 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
- 7.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
- 7.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices