Banner Credit: Livia Suppes
Communication Technology 3145: Animation 3
Prerequisite: Comm Tech 2145 - Animation 2
Outcomes
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
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
High School Assessment Rubric:
Assignment 1 - Option 1: Animation for Advertising
Any teacher in the school is your new animation client, (or someone who you know, who needs an animation). He has requested you build an animation that can be used on the tv screens in the common area to advertise his course Digital Design. Mr. MacLean (or your client) has already put these parameters on the animation prior to meeting:
Less than 10 seconds (youtube ads are 5 seconds now)
eye catching
more than one scene (backgrounds)
use of typography
use of special effects (see examples in curriculum)
Here are the steps you will need to follow:
1. Meet with Mr. MacLean (or the client) with your concept to advertise for his classes
2. After concept is approved, mock up a rough storyboard on either paper or a program
3. After storyboard is approved, create the animation
4. Submit final project for revisions
5. Revise as needed
6. Hand in for final approval
7. Get paid.
Less than 10 seconds (youtube ads are 5 seconds now)
eye catching
more than one scene (backgrounds)
use of typography
use of special effects (see examples in curriculum)
Here are the steps you will need to follow:
1. Meet with Mr. MacLean (or the client) with your concept to advertise for his classes
2. After concept is approved, mock up a rough storyboard on either paper or a program
3. After storyboard is approved, create the animation
4. Submit final project for revisions
5. Revise as needed
6. Hand in for final approval
7. Get paid.
Assignment 1 - Option 2: Animate a short for a cause you believe in:
Below is an example for climate change. Note how the message is clear and concise within 5 to 10 seconds. Some causes/topics you might be interested in:
lgbt
climate change late stage capitalism literacy |
homelessness
the working poor peace medicine |
hunger
equality racism sexism |
Credit: Piper Fischer and Riley Shea Paston