History of Animation: Syllabus

Course Description and Requirements  

Course Description:

Course Details:

ART 107-41239 (Online)

Course Site: 

This course can be accessed at http://rsccd.instructure.com You may access our course site from home, the library or the student labs at SAC. When you are officially enrolled in the class and the class has been made available to students, you will have access to this class on our college Canvas site. Students are expected to monitor the Canvas site and complete all assignments in a timely manner. Students are expected to login at least every two days.

Course Description: 

History of Animation is a Critical and historical survey of animation as a form of communication and cultural expression, from prehistoric origins to present digital formats. Animation history is studied in relation to the background for its creation in contemporary culture and society including the U.S.A., Europe, and Japan. Students analyze and evaluate a large cross-section of animated works.

Fall 2017, ART 107 currently qualifies as a gen ed option under Plan A and Plan B.*

*Always see a counselor to confirm degree and graduation requirements.

Meet Your Instructor: 

Assistant Professor Stephanie Clark

Program Head of Digital Media Arts & Graphic Design at Santa Ana College

MFA Imaging Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

BA Visual Arts from Rice University, Houston, TX

 LinkedIn 

clark_stephanie@sac.edu

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Required Materials:

Computer.

Any computer will do, but you will find it difficult to complete this course and the exams on a personal device such as an iPhone or Tablet as some discussion board prompts and exams will require that you have multiple windows or tabs open. 

Regular internet access.

This is absolutely necessary to receive announcements, emails, and complete graded activities via Canvas. Much correspondence will be done digitally. Please verify your email address is accurate via WebAdvisor as you cannot change your email address in Canvas.

 

If you do not have reliable internet access at home, an alternative would be to schedule hours here on campus to work in the Academic Computing Center. This is a great alternative if you find yourself in a bind either without a computer, or without reliable internet access.

There will be two assignments that introduce students to the process of animation. There are many apps out there to do this, and many online tutorials. Resources will be shared at the time of the assignment. One will be stop-motion and the second will be an animated GIPH.

Subscription to video service such as Red Box or Netflix. 

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Introduce students to animation as a form of communication and cultural expression.
2. Offer historical context as a backdrop for animation's creation in contemporary culture and society including the U.S.A., Europe, and Japan.
3. Evaluate a large cross-section of animated works.

Student Learning Outcomes: 

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify themes associated with animations styles and eras.
2. Identify key figures in the fields of animation across cultures; including Japan, USA and Europe.
3. Distinguish animation studio styles and innovations within the context of cultural history.

Grades:

Grading Policy: Grades for each assignment will be based on how well the work meets the assignment objectives as discussed in the assignment description and grading rubric. Evaluation will include the demonstration of thorough editing, citations, use of course resources, and following directions. If you need assistance in writing, please do not hesitate to seek tutoring through our Learning Center.

For full credit, work must be turned in on time. If you are unavailable on an assignment due date, it is your responsibility to deliver your work to me prior to the due date via Canvas, otherwise it will be counted as a LATE assignment. Rubrics will be made available for every assignment. .

Assignment Submissions: Assignments will only be accepted via Canvas submission. Absolutely no assignments may be submitted via email. No exceptions to this will be made. If an assignment is not submitted to Canvas by the closing of the course, the assignment will not be graded and will receive a '0'.

Grades will be based on a percentage of points earned over the semester:

A = 90-100% Excellent

B = 80-89% Good

C = 70-79% Average

D = 60-69% Below Average

F = 0-59% Failed 

**Syllabus Addendum: Additional Course and Institutional Policies can be found HERE!**

The Syllabus Addendum Includes ADA Accommodations, Attendance Policy, FERPA, Academic Dishonesty, Repeat & BOG Waivers, Grade Grievance Policy.

 

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