New Course Proposal – The Animated Image
Calendar Information
Course Number: IAT 342-3
Course Title: The Animated Image
Credit Hours: 3
Vector: 1:0:2 (lecture:tutorial:lab)
Course Description:
Building on skills learned in the IAT241 Animation course, the "Animated Image" introduces non-programming advanced 3D computer animation techniques. The course mixes 1) hands-on studio-based projects and 2) a non-technical survey of computer animation research areas. The studio track culminates in a team-based animation project where students use their 3D animation skills and artistic knowledge to create a linear or interactive project such as a short film, 3D world, or interactive game or visualization. The conceptual track surveys current research topics in computer animation such as facial animation, behavioral animation, artificial life and interactive systems.
Prerequisite: IAT 241-3 Computer Animation
Recommended: None.
Corequisite: None.
Special Instructions: None.
Course(s) to be dropped if this course is approved: None
This course offers advanced skills and conceptual strategies in 3D animation for NME, SIAT, SCA and other interested students.
Will this be a required or elective course in the curriculum; probable enrolment when offered?
This will be one of a choice of several required courses for Upper Division NME; enrolment estimated at 60 per year.
Indicate Semester and Year this course would be first offered and planned frequency of offering thereafter.
2005-3 and annually thereafter.
Which of your present CFL faculty have the expertise to offer this course? Will the course be taught by sessional or limited term faculty?
DiPaola
Are there any proposed student fees associated with this course other than tuition fees?
No.
Is this course considered a `duplicate' of any current or prior course under the University's duplicate course policy? Specify, as appropriate.
No.
Note: Senate has approved (S.93-11) that no new course should be approved by Senate until funding has been committed for necessary library materials. Each new course proposal must be accompanied by a library report and, if appropriate, confirmation that funding arrangements have been addressed.
Provide details on how existing instructional resources will be redistributed to accommodate this new course. For instance, will another course be eliminated or will the frequency of offering of other courses be reduced; are there changes in pedagogical style or class sizes that allow for this additional course offering.
This course does not require library resources.
Does the course require specialized space or equipment not readily available in the department or university, and if so, how will these resources be provided?
This course uses existing studio labs and animation/compositing software.
Does this course require computing resources (e.g. hardware, software, network wiring, use of computer laboratory space) and if so, describe how they will be provided.
This course utilizes computers, software and lab space already available at SIAT.
2005/2006 Academic Year
Courses Objectives:
In this course students will:
* Build on the fundamentals of traditional and computer animation concepts and techniques
* Utilize story-boarding, scene composition, lighting, sound track generation and video editing to produce their creative practice
* Apply foundational and intermediate computer animation and editing skills to their creative practice
*Gain historical and cultural perspectives on their own artistic practice
Course Description:
Building on skills learned in the IAT241 Animation course, the "Animated Image" introduces non-programming advanced 3D computer animation techniques. The course mixes 1) hands-on studio-based projects and 2) a non-technical survey of computer animation research areas. The studio track culminates in a team-based animation project where students use their 3D animation skills and artistic knowledge to create a linear or interactive project such as a short film, 3D world, or interactive game or visualization. The conceptual track surveys current research topics in computer animation such as facial animation, behavioral animation, artificial life and interactive systems.
Delivery Method: Studio Lab (SL)
Activities:
Required readings 1.5 hours
Exercises/Assignments 2.5 hours
Research and development for final project 3 hour
Total 7 hours
Evaluation:
Portfolio Project 45%
Critiques, Research and Writing Assignments 35%
Participation 20%
Computer lab, Photoshop, Alias Maya, Adobe Premiere
Platform Requirements: PC based higher-end computers
NOTE: these outlines are drafts and are subject to change. Official textbook list should be consulted.