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Digital Animation II
Course: AVC284

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: Elements of electronic animation with interactive text graphics, photography, sound, film, and video construction.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Develop character construction through the use of graphics, photography, modeling and sculpting, and basic electronic rendering. (I)
2. Direct an animation, including staging of the characters, coordinating views and angles, and lighting. (II)
3. Identify various objects of deformation principles for creating special effects. (III)
4. Demonstrate special effect techniques within an animated sequence. (III)
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. Electronic animation construction
   A. Characters
      1. Graphics
      2. Text
      3. Photography
      4. Video
   B. Modeling and sculpting
   C. Rendering
II. Directing
   A. Staging the animation
   B. Coordinating views and angles
   C. The camera
   D. Lighting
III. Special effects
   A. Deformation principles
   B. Techniques
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

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