San José State University Animation/Illustration, Department of Design ANI128B, Digital Animation II, Section 1, Spring 2015 Instructor: Thomas Esmeralda Office Location: Art 225 Telephone: (408) 924-4661 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm Class Days/Time: Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30pm – 6:20pm Classroom: Art 243 Prerequisites: ANI 128A Digital Animation I Faculty Web Page and MYSJSU Messaging Copies of the course materials such as the syllabus, major assignment handouts, etc. may be found on my faculty web page at http://www.sjsu.edu/people/thomas.esmeralda/, and through Canvas. You are responsible for regularly checking with the messaging system through MySJSU (or other communication system as indicated by the instructor). Course Description In this class we will focus our attention on applying the traditional principles of animation for intermediate level character animation, with focuson arcs, overlapping action, spacing, squash and stretch, strong posing and silhouette. In terms of workflow, the emphasis will be on achieving a strong blocking more efficiently, and on techniques for polishing the animation. The project assignments will be introduced through hands-on demos and lectures, and will be completed by work done in class and continued at home. Short films and scenes of feature animated and live action feature film will be used to illustrate the many concepts studied in this class. Learning Outcomes and Course Goals By the end of this class students should be able to: • Understand well the Maya workflow, and how to take a shot from design to final phase ANI 128B, Section 1, Spring 2015 Page 1 of 10 • Block a shot more quickly and efficiently and polish a shot using the principles of traditional animation • Animate broad action with solid body mechanics, appropriate for a intermediate level • Know how to apply the traditional principles of animation in order to produce believable movement • Use strong storytelling and character development in their animated scenes Required Supplies Get your supplies with a discount here: http://www.dickblick.com/lists/blicku/RKDFKFLY5TX5W/publicview/ A USB flash drive or external drive for storing DATA; (8 GB recommended) Sketch book and pencils for drawing. 3 to 5 Sheets of transparencies and dry eraser (3 different colors) Maya is available in all computers in the animation lab on campus. For this class, we are going to be mostly using Maya 2014. Please remember that as a student you can get Maya free of charge, if you go to the Autodesk site. If you have an older version of Maya in your computer, please upload the latest one from the Autodesk site. You will be required to shoot video reference for some of the assignments. Please be prepared to do so, making sure you have some kind of device to record video. This device could be a smart phone, mini-DV cam, a webcam or a digital camera that can shoot video. If you don't have one, think of someone that can help you with shooting video reference for class. You will need the ability to perform a simple film editing on your shots. I recommend that you buy a copy of Quicktime Pro and use it to edit your work (for PCs or Macs, the price is $29.99). Quicktime pro is also available (free) in all computers of our lab. To purchase your copy, go tohttp://www.apple.com/quicktime/pro/ RIGS AND PROPS Please use our assets library for your prop needs. Information on how to use is under "files" (video tutorial). The address of the library ai.sjsu.edu/assets Your can use the following rigs in this class: FREE: ANI 128B, Section 1, Spring 2015 Page 2 of 10 Morpheus: http://www.joshburton.com/projects/morpheus.asp Malcolm: http://www.animschool.com/DownloadOffer.aspx Stewart: http://www.animationmentor.com/free-maya-rig/ Norman: http://www.romanim.com/norman_database.php Bonny: http://www.joshsobelanimator.com/#!bonnie-rig/c1k6j PAYED OPTIONS: If you are willing to pay for more options, you can use the characters from LongWinter studios or Animation Rigs. We DO have a discount with these two companies. Please look at the PDFs under "files" for more information. You will be required to shoot video reference for some of the assignments. Please be prepared to do so, making sure you have some kind of device to record video. This device could be a mini-DV cam, or a digital camera that can shoot video. If you don't have one, think of someone that can help you with shooting video reference for class. Required Books The Animator's Survival kit By Richard Williams Published by Faber and Faber ISBN 0-571-20228-4 ISBN 0-571-21268-9 Acting and Performance for AnimationsBy Derek Hayes and Chris Webster Publised by Focal Press ISBN 978-0-240-81239-7 ISBN 978-0-080-96217-7 ANI 128B, Section 1, Spring 2015 Page 3 of 10 Library Liaison The Library Liaison for Animation is Rebecca Kohn. She can be reached via e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at (408) 808-2007. Her office is located on the 4th floor of King Library, and she encourages students to contact her with research questions. Library Resources specific to animation are available online at http://libguides.sjsu.edu/animation All of the University Library Resources can be accessed at http://libguides.sjsu.edu/a-z Course Requirements and Assignments Grades will reflect a student's overall engagement with the course material from throughout the term, as determined by factors such as the quality and creativity of assignment work, class attendance, class participation, progress and effort. Students are responsible for maintaining an updated record of all completed assignments. 1. Project 1 (Domestic Incident) = 20 points 2. Project 2 (High energy physical exertion) = 20 points 3. Project 3 (Inspired by an animal OR pantomime scene OR inspired by one of your poses) = 20 points 4. final reel: 30 points 5. class overall engagement: 10 points NOTE that University policy F69-24 at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/F69-24.pdf states that “Students should attend all meetings of their classes, not only because they are responsible for material discussed therein, but because active participation is frequently essential to insure maximum benefit for all members of the class. Attendance per se shall not be used as a criterion for grading.” Grading Policy Grades will reflect a student's overall engagement with the course material from throughout the term, as determined by factors such as completion of all assignments, the quality of assignment work, class participation, progress and effort. Students are responsible for maintaining an updated record of all completed assignments. OBS: Student will only be granted an incomplete grade if they are going through exceptional situations that required them to miss a majority of classes, or important class milestones, for example experiencing a compelling family emergency and/or life crisis. If you receive an incomplete you have to complete the work on your own and have one year to submit all final materials for consideration or your grade reverts to an FG. ANI 128B, Section 1, Spring 2015 Page 4 of 10 Access to grades, as well as copies of the course materials such as the syllabus, assignments, notifications etc. will be made available through the SJSU Canvas system. In addition, you are also responsible for regularly checking with the messaging system through MySJSU. Grading Percentage Breakdown 94% and above = A 93% - 90% = A89% - 87% = B+ 86% - 84% = B 83% - 80% = B79% - 77% = C+ 76% - 74% = C 73% - 70% = C69% - 67% = D+ 66% - 64% = D 63% - 60% = Dbelow 60% = F Please note: A = Excellent or Superior; or top 10% (93 to 100) = 4.0 B = Above Average; or second 10% (8392) = 3.0 C = Average; or third 10% (77-82) = 2.0 D = Below average, minimum passing grade (69-76); or fourth 10% = 1.00 F = Failure or Exceptionally Poor; bottom or 60% (0-68) = 0.00 Note that “All students have the right, within a reasonable time, to know their academic scores, to review their grade-dependent work, and to be provided with explanations for the determination of their course grades.” See University Policy F13-1 at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/F13-1.pdf for more details. Classroom Protocol Failure to comply with these rules will result in a one-week expulsion from the lab for every student present at the time of the offense 1. Food is prohibited 2. Beverages may be kept only on the shelf in the rear of the lab 3. Only students registered in digital classes or BFA are allowed in the lab 4. No internet browsing is allowed during class time. That includes social network sites, any kind of chat or instant messages, news, youtube or any other site at all. Students caught browsing the internet during class will be promptly removed from the lab. 5. A notebook and taking notes is mandatory during all lectures or when teacher is explaining a topic or giving assignment guidelines. 6. The lab is for digital class related work only (No painting, charcoal rendering, sculpting, massaging, etc...) 7. No inappropriate imagery on the computers nor dry erase board 8. Headphones only; no sounds audible to other students allowed 9. Do not disconnect, attach, rearrange, or install anything on the computer systems (USB and external drives are permitted) ANI 128B, Section 1, Spring 2015 Page 5 of 10 10. The lab doors must remain closed and locked at all times 11. Cel phones should be turned off in the lab University Policies General Expectations, Rights and Responsibilities of the Student As members of the academic community, students accept both the rights and responsibilities incumbent upon all members of the institution. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with SJSU’s policies and practices pertaining to the procedures to follow if and when questions or concerns about a class arises. See University Policy S90–5 at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/S90-5.pdf. More detailed information on a variety of related topics is available in the SJSU catalog, at http://info.sjsu.edu/webdbgen/narr/catalog/rec-12234.12506.html. In general, it is recommended that students begin by seeking clarification or discussing concerns with their instructor. If such conversation is not possible, or if it does not serve to address the issue, it is recommended that the student contact the Department Chair as a next step. Dropping and Adding Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drop, grade forgiveness, etc. Refer to the current semester’s Catalog Policies section at http://info.sjsu.edu/static/catalog/policies.html. Add/drop deadlines can be found on the current academic year calendars document on the Academic Calendars webpage at http://www.sjsu.edu/provost/services/academic_calendars/. The Late Drop Policy is available at http://www.sjsu.edu/aars/policies/latedrops/policy/. Students should be aware of the current deadlines and penalties for dropping classes. Information about the latest changes and news is available at the Advising Hub at http://www.sjsu.edu/advising/. Consent for Recording of Class and Public Sharing of Instructor Material University Policy S12-7, http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/S12-7.pdf, requires students to obtain instructor’s permission to record the course and the following items to be included in the syllabus: • “Common courtesy and professional behavior dictate that you notify someone when you are recording him/her. You must obtain the instructor’s permission to make audio or video recordings in this class. Such permission allows the recordings to be used for your private, study purposes only. The recordings are the intellectual property of the instructor; you have not been given any rights to reproduce or distribute the material.” o It is suggested that the greensheet include the instructor’s process for granting permission, whether in writing or orally and whether for the whole semester or on a class by class basis. ANI 128B, Section 1, Spring 2015 Page 6 of 10 • o In classes where active participation of students or guests may be on the recording, permission of those students or guests should be obtained as well. “Course material developed by the instructor is the intellectual property of the instructor and cannot be shared publicly without his/her approval. You may not publicly share or upload instructor generated material for this course such as exam questions, lecture notes, or homework solutions without instructor consent.” Academic integrity Your commitment as a student to learning is evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose State University. The University’s Academic Integrity policy S07-2, located at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/S07-2.htm, requires you to be honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The Student Conduct and Ethical Development website is available at http://www.sjsu.edu/studentconduct/. Instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Cheating on exams or plagiarism (presenting the work of another as your own, or the use of another person’s ideas without giving proper credit) will result in a failing grade and sanctions by the University. For this class, all assignments are to be completed by the individual student unless otherwise specified. If you would like to include your assignment or any material you have submitted, or plan to submit for another class, please note that SJSU’s Academic Integrity Policy S07-2 requires approval of instructors. Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive 97-03 at http://www.sjsu.edu/president/docs/directives/PD_1997-03.pdf requires that students with disabilities requesting accommodations must register with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at http://www.drc.sjsu.edu/ to establish a record of their disability. Accommodation to Students' Religious Holidays San José State University shall provide accommodation on any graded class work or activities for students wishing to observe religious holidays when such observances require students to be absent from class. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor, in writing, about such holidays before the add deadline at the start of each semester. If such holidays occur before the add deadline, the student must notify the instructor, in writing, at least three days before the date that he/she will be absent. It is the responsibility of the instructor to make every reasonable effort to honor the student request without penalty, and of the student to make up the work missed. See University Policy S14-7 at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/S14-7.pdf. ANI 128B, Section 1, Spring 2015 Page 7 of 10 Student Technology Resources Computer labs for student use are available in the Academic Success Center at http://www.sjsu.edu/at/asc/ located on the 1st floor of Clark Hall and in the Associated Students Lab on the 2nd floor of the Student Union. Additional computer labs may be available in your department/college. Computers are also available in the Martin Luther King Library. A wide variety of audio-visual equipment is available for student checkout from Media Services located in IRC 112. These items include DV and HD digital camcorders; digital still cameras; video, slide and overhead projectors; DVD, CD, and audiotape players; sound systems, wireless microphones, projection screens and monitors. SJSU Writing Center The SJSU Writing Center is located in Clark Hall, Suite 126. All Writing Specialists have gone through a rigorous hiring process, and they are well trained to assist all students at all levels within all disciplines to become better writers. In addition to one-on-one tutoring services, the Writing Center also offers workshops every semester on a variety of writing topics. To make an appointment or to refer to the numerous online resources offered through the Writing Center, visit the Writing Center website at http://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter. For additional resources and updated information, follow the Writing Center on Twitter and become a fan of the SJSU Writing Center on Facebook. (Note: You need to have a QR Reader to scan this code.) ANI 128B, Section 1, Spring 2015 Page 8 of 10 ANI 128B, Section 1, Spring 2015 Course Schedule The schedule is subject to change with fair notice provided in class, and through Canvas. Course Schedule Week Date Topics, Readings, Assignments, Deadlines 1 1/26 1/28 First class: Introductions, course and syllabus overview Lecture: Animation topic 2 2/2 2/4 Review student animation Lecture: Animation topic 3 2/9 2/11 Review student animation Lecture: Animation topic 4 2/16 2/18 Review student animation: Domestic Incident animation due Lecture: Animation topic 5 2/23 2/25 3/2 3/4 Review student animation Lecture: Animation topic Review student animation Lecture: Animation topic 7 3/9 3/11 Review student animation: Lecture: Animation topic 8 3/16 3/18 9 3/23 3/25 3/30 4/1 4/6 4/8 Review student animation High energy physical exertion animation due Lecture: Animation topic No classes Spring Break 6 10 11 12 13 14 14 Review student animation: Lecture: Animation topic Review student animation Lecture: Animation topic 4/13 4/15 4/20 4/22 Review student animation Animal, pantomime, or inspired poses due Lecture: Animation topic Review student animation Lecture: Animation topic 4/27 4/29 Review student animation Lecture: Animation topic ANI 128B, Section 1, Spring 2015 Page 9 of 10 Week Date Topics, Readings, Assignments, Deadlines 15 5/4 5/6 Review student animation Lecture: Animation topic 16 5/11 5/13 Review student animation Review for final comments Final Exam 5/19 Art 243 Tuesday, May 19, 1445-1700 Presentation of final reels ANI 128B, Section 1, Spring 2015 Page 10 of 10
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