MCCCD Program Description

Digital Animation I

Course: AVC184

First Term: 2023 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 6.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: The art of animation (animated sequences, special effects, titles, etc.) using the computer. Construction characters, background graphics, color, scaling, storyboard, cells, timing, editing, and surface rendering. 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) 6. Execute cell block and cell sequence of aesthetically designed animation. (VI) 7. Draw out a storyboard which applies appropriate artistic concepts and aesthetic design components. (VII) 8. Execute animation which uses appropriate timing and good composition of art elements. (VIII) 9. Produce animation to video. (VIII)
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 VI. Creating cell sequence A. Selecting actors B. Registration marks C. Masking D. Paths E. Size VII. Storyboard A. Concept and design B. Format for movement, action, and sound VIII. Timing, editing, and production A. Cell timing B. Event (or movie) timing C. Inserts D. Overlaps E. Sound F. Video output

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

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