CCOG for ART 161 Winter 2025
- Course Number:
- ART 161
- Course Title:
- Intro to Animation
- Credit Hours:
- 4
- Lecture Hours:
- 20
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 40
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Introduces basic terminology, concepts, and principles of analog and digital animation. Explores the complexities surrounding animation. Covers the historical evolution of animation, how the ideology of animation informs one’s practice, process and the art of narrative. Prerequisites: ART 277A, ART 293A, ART 237A. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:
- Identify the important historical events and discuss the technical developments in animation.
- Utilize essential animation-specific vocabulary for analyzing techniques, practices, and trends within the field of animation.
- Create content using software geared towards animation.
- Manage animation workflow processes.
Aspirational Goals
To cultivate an appreciation for the practice of Animation alongside teaching students how to maintain a healthy workflow practice.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
- Create fair but challenging Animation solutions to assigned projects.
- Build vocabulary centered around Animation verbiage to better understand essential workflow practices.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency when animating through long workflow sessions.
- Participate in class critiques and discussions.
- Design a portfolio for professional and/or transferable higher ed applications.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Themes
- Movement
- Visual Communication
- Practice
Concept
- Craft, Technique and Time Management
- Full and Limited Animation
- Analog vs Digital
Issues
- Independent vs Dependent practices
- Personal Expression