ART 3793

 

3D Computer Animation II,

Animation & Rendering

Spring 2007

 

 

Instructor                      Ed Lazor

Email                            lazor@acm.org

Phone                          724 456 4294

 

 

Prerequisites                Art 3791 Computer Animation I or by Advisement

 

Day & Time                  MW 0900 1150

Room                           Bliss Hall  Room 3000

Office hours                  Lab to precede and follow class time

 

Goals               In addition to learning 3D software the student is expected to develop and demonstrate an understanding of motion, timing and image composition.

 

                        Focus on quality of form with the expectation of the student to self critique.

 

                        Expose students to “real world” 3D animation production pipeline.

 

Textbook          The Animator’s Survival Kit, Richard Williams ISBN: 0-571-20228-4

 

Recommended Further Reading. The following book is not required, but will enrich your experience in this class.

The Official Blender 2.3 Guide: Free 3D Creation Suite for Modeling, Animation, and Rendering, Ton Roosendaal and Stefano Selleri

 

Structure          Lectures, sample work and demonstration with time given to individual and group work during class hours.

 

Class topics include          The twelve principles of animation

Basic scene, animation planning and storyboarding

Storytelling

Story arc

Lip sync and motion study

Acting for animation

                                               

Final Project                 Student will present a culmination of techniques in a final 3D animation.

 

Assignments

& Portfolio                    Assignments are due at the beginning of the class session on the assignment

due date.  Late assignments will not be accepted without prior consent of the instructor.  Students are required to submit digital files stored on an ISO9660 CD.  Files must be clearly labeled with name or student number, assignment number, and date. Files must be tested and verified to open on a PC computer.

Students will be assessed on their creative content, technique, concept, artistic intention, written proposals, participation, attendance and professional attitude. 

 

Final Exam                   May 7^th

 

 

Grades                         Weekly Quiz - 30%

                                    Lab work & Homework - 35%

                                    Final Project - 25%

                                    Final Exam - 10%

 

Grading policy              A          Excellent          93-100
B          Good                81-92
C          Average           71-80
D          Below average  61-70
F          Failure              below 61% is a failing grade
I           Incomplete

 

Incompletes                  An incomplete will only be granted in cases of extreme circumstances. 

An incomplete is granted only to those whom up until then had been passing the course but due to matters beyond their control, was unable to complete course requirements. Incompletes not finished by the end of the following semester will revert to an ‘F’.

 

Attendance                   Attendance is mandatory. More than three absences will result in a drop in one letter grade for the course.  Students must discuss any special circumstances with the instructor prior to any attendance issues. Students are expected to be punctual and present for scheduled group critiques grade.

 

                                    During the lecture portion of the lab, cell phones and music players must be off.

Academic Honesty        Please refer to the student handbook, noting sections on plagiarism and

                                    dishonesty.

Special

Accommodation                        In accordance with University procedures, if you have a documented disability

and require accommodation to obtain equal access in this course please contact me privately to discuss your specific needs.  You must be registered with the Disability Services Office in Begley Hall 3310 and provide a letter of accommodations to verify your eligibility. You can reach the disability Services Office at 330-941-1372.