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Computer Animation I
Course: ART184AA

First Term: 2018 Fall
Lec + Lab   1.0 Credit(s)   2.0 Period(s)   2.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T


Description: The art of animation using the computer. Construction characters and background graphics. Screening and discussion of selected animated short films and videos



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Compare and contrast aesthetic characteristics of traditional animated film and computer animated video. (I)
2. Describe hardware and software characteristics of electronic animation. (II)
3. Describe the use of graphic files and file management in an animation program. (III)
4. Construct graphic characters through tools, textures, rendering, fill, color, and design applications. (IV)
5. Design background graphics aesthetically and interface with outside sources. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Overview of animated film and computer animated videos
II. Characteristics of electronic animation
   A. Hardware
   B. Software
   C. Input processes
   D. Output devices
III. Program operations
IV. Graphic character construction
   A. Tools
   B. Textures
   C. Surface rendering
   D. Fills
   E. Colors
   F. Aesthetics
V. Background graphics
   A. Solid fills
   B. Gradients
   C. Tools
   D. Palette
   E. Imported graphics
      1. Photographic stills
      2. Video stills
      3. Motions video
   F. Aesthetics
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/24/2008

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