COM3145 Animation 3

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

Description: Students apply production planning techniques to produce a sophisticated animation for a client that tells a story, communicates an idea or a message, and creates a mood or establishes a theme.
Prerequisite: COM2145: Animation 2
Parameters: Access to animation equipment and/or a computer with animation software.

Outcomes The student will:

1 prepare an animation project for a client
- 1.1 research and develop animation ideas based on client needs
- 1.2 prepare and present a client proposal that includes a storyboard and a short synopsis describing the story or idea and animation technique(s) to be used
- 1.3 receive client approval before proceeding to production phase
2 produce an animation project with advanced production elements that communicates a story, idea, theme or mood
- 2.1 create and use a variety of animation production elements; e.g., visuals or models, backgrounds and/or sets, movement, beginning and/or end credits/titles, audio components such as voiceover, music and/or sound effects
- 2.2 refine animation skills by demonstrating advanced production elements; e.g., multilayered animation, action script, special effects, modelling, character animation, motion graphics
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 assess work regarding:
  - 4.1.1 how the elements and principles of design help facilitate good composition
  - 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 relationship of the storyboard to the story told in the animation project
  - 4.1.6 quality of the completed project
  - 4.1.7 meeting school and community standards; e.g., appropriate language
- 4.2 participate in peer/teacher assessment
- 4.3 add the selected work to a 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 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 7.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 7.2 identify steps to achieve goals