Art3780
Art & Motion
FALL 2019
Instructor: Jim Ovelmen
Office: FA227
Office Hours: listed here
Class Day/Time: TUESDAYS 11am-3:20pm
Prerequisites: Art 2800
Course Fee: None
Tel: 213-323-4033
Email: jovelme@calstatela.edu, jim@jimovelmen.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Animation is the artistic, not the scientific, expression of motion. Students will develop strengths in imagination and visual development with a variety of approaches toward animated artwork and creative composition. Student will focus on the essence of time and spacial relationships. Using physical animation techniques like stop-motion, as well as digital and non-linear animation and compositing tools, student are allowed to explore, yet must complete and present assigned projects. Critical and creative skills are used to expand knowledge and practice when working in groups as well as individually. This course puts theory into practice by focusing on projects as both an individual artist, and as a group collaborator, similar to that of a professional animation studio.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
(1) Overview of artistic timing and pacing
of animated elements.
(2) Demonstration of creative application of different animation
materials and visual choices.
(3) Examination and practice a variety of animated content, from
stop-motion and analog animation, to digital techniques and compositing.
(4) Development of critical and creative techniques in expressing
the essentials of color, form, space; composition completely within the
language of animation and timing.
(5) Execution of projects that give the principles of animated
form and visual expression through a diversity of animation techniques.
(6) Presentation of an arrayed environment of visual elements,
timing, principles of basic animation such as anticipation, overlap and
exaggeration in animation.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
(1) Demonstrate a heterogeneous array of animation methods and
techniques, appropriate for creating expressive animation.
(2) Remain informed on materials, textures, and properties of
both physical and digital animation supplies.
(3) Practice and research mixed-media combinations in order to
create animations.
(4) Appreciate and demonstrate an understanding of creative timing,
and distinguish the difference between mechanical and motivated/creative
timing.
(5) Produce animations that involve both organic and automatic
image sources and materials.
(6) Become a distinguished thinker and chooser of content, and
be informed and critical about the nature, meaning, and message of the
animation that they create. (7) Become experienced with working with a group of artistic and conceptual
collaborators.
GRADING and ASSIGNMENTS
Attendance/Participation %15
Artist Report/Museum Visit %5
Project#1 %20
Project #2 %25
Project #3 %35
Missing more than 5 classes, consecutively or not, is an AUTOMATIC FAILURE.
PREREQUISITES
ART 2800
(login CSULA account first)
UNIVERSITY POLICY
Information on student rights and responsibilities, academic honesty, standards of conduct, etc., can be found in Schedule of Classes (http://www.calstatela.edu/classschedule/) under Policies and Procedures.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Reasonable accommodation will be provided to any student who is registered with the Office of Students with Disabilities and requests needed accommodation.
Any student with any learning disabilities (i.e., reading, speaking, and/or writing impediments) that might affect his/her performance in this class is encouraged to notify me in writing at the beginning of the SEMESTER identifying the specific nature of such disability.
Maya Tutorials on LYNDA.COM
SUGGESTED TEXTS
Halas, John, Sito, Tom and Harold Whitaker. Timing for Animation, Second Edition
Focal Press, 2009.
Shaw, Suzannah. Stop Motion: Craft
Skills for Model Animation, Second Edition(Focal Press
Visual Effects and Animation)
Focal Press, 2008.
Furniss, Maureen, The Animation
Bible: A Practical Guide to the Art of Animating
from Flipbooks to Flash, Abrams, 2008
Furniss, Maureen. Art in Motion, Revised Edition: Animation Aesthetics
Indiana University Press, 2008.
Maestri, George. Digital
Character Animation 2, Volume I:Essential Techniques
New Riders Press, 1999.
Taylor, Angie Design Essentials
for the Motion Media Artist: A Practical Guide to
Principles & Techniques, Focal Press 2010.
Faber, Liz and Helen Walters. Animation Unlimited: Innovative Short Films Since 1940 Harper Design, 2004
McCloud, Scott. Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art . William Morrow Press, 1994.
Kindem, Gorham. The Animator's
Survival Kit, Expanded Edition: A Manual of
Methods, Principles and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop
Motion
And Internet Animators, Faber & Faber; Second Edition,
2009
Mattessi, Mike. Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators,
Second Edition
Focal Press, 2006
White, Tony Animation from
Pencils to Pixels: Classical Techniques for
the Digital Animator Focal Press, 2006
Laybourne, Kit. The Animation
Book: A Complete Guide to Animated Filmmaking-
-From Flip-Books to Sound Cartoons to 3- D Animation Three
Rivers Press, 1998
Harryhausen, Ray and Tony Dalton A Century of Stop-Motion Animation: From Melies to Aardman, Watson-Guptill 2008
Curtis, Brian Drawing from
Observation: An Introduction to Perceptual Drawing
McGraw-Hill,2nd edition, 2009
Stewart, Mary Launching the
Imagination
McGraw-Hill,4 edition, 2011
scissors, item: 57037-100519"x25" Black Canson Art Paper (50 sheets) item: 11273-2002
fadeless Art Paper, (Apple Green) 24"x12 feet (roll) item:12915-7172
white foamboard, Pkg of 12, 16" × 20", item: 13202-9006
white artist tape, 3/4" item: 24124-1034
Polymer Clay, assorted colors (Staedtler Fimo)
exacto knife, item: 57409-0000
white glue
cutting matte, 8½" × 12", item: 57522-7512
Portfolio (red wallet), 20" × 26", item: 15105-1001
Acetate bags, 10-pack, 14" × 16", item: 16969-1004
zipper bag, 12" × 16", item: 16974-2016
14"x17" Strathmoore 100-st Sketchpad (about $12)
9"x12" Canson Field Sketchbook (about $13)
Prismacolor box of 12 colored pencils ($12)
Plastic Art Box 12x5x6" (about $5)
at the STUDENT BOOKSTORE or OfficeMax, etc.
5x8 Blank Index Cards, 100-pk (about $6 each) (2-packs)
Tuesday, Aug 20PROFESSOR INTRO
GLASS SHOOTER
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INSPIRATIONAL
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Tuesday, Aug 27
DOWN-SHOOTER Continue practice
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VIDEO DEMO: INTRO PROJECT#1 THE WILD ALTERCATION (20 points)
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Tuesday, Sep 3
DOWN-SHOOTER continue work on project#1
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Tuesday, Sep 10
down-shooters continue work on project#1 |
INSPIRATIONAL
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Tuesday, Sep 17
down-shooters
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Tuesday, Sep 24 (visting animator today)
down-shooters
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Tuesday, Oct 1
PROJECT #1 WILD ALTERCATION IS DUE
INTRO TO PROJECT #2 Pixilation Liberation (25 points) 30 sec per person, DUE week10 (CANVAS RUBRIC)
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Tuesday, Oct 8
set-shooter
After Effects
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INSPIRATIONAL
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Tuesday, Oct 15
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Tuesday, Oct 22
PROJECT #2 PIXILIZATION IS DUE INTRO TO PROJECT #3 Psychedelic Musical (35 points) 50 secs per person, DUE on Finals Day (CANVAS RUBRIC) TUTORIALS
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Horror/Zombie Musical
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Tuesday, Oct 29continue to work on Project#3
Tuesday, Nov 5
continue to work on Project#3
Tuesday, Nov 12
continue to work on Project#3
Tuesday, Nov 19
continue to work on Project#3
Tuesday, Nov 26
continue to work on Project#3
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WEEK 16 - FINALS DAY 9:30am - 11:30am time is determined by University Requirements, if class enrollment is full, time may go over with presentations. Present FINAL PROJECT PRESENTATION PROJECT #3 PSYCHEDELIC MUSICAL IS DUE
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ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
Attendance is mandatory. Any absences not excused by a note from a doctor or a dean will negatively affect your participation grade (see participation below). I will take roll during every class. If you have an illness or family emergency that prevents you from attending class, you need to contact me as soon as possible (e-mail is usually the surest way). If you are late for class, it is your responsibility to make sure I don't have you recorded as absent. If you miss a class for any reason, whether excused or unexcused, it is your responsibility to contact someone from class to find out what you missed (do this before the next class meeting). After your second unexcused absence, any additional absence will knock 30 points off of your final grade (see Grade Scale below for the points scale for this class).
Your participation will be evaluated using the following criteria: -Doing the reading assignments before we discuss them. CLASS POLICIES Missing even one class is enough to put you significantly behind. Regular class attendance in mandatory. Class attendance is also part of your class participation grade. Arriving on time is equally important. You would be fired in a job you do not show up. The expectation here is similar. You will be considered absent one class period for every two tardies. (more than five minutes late) Expect to spend from three to six hours a week on your working outside of class. Lab hours will be available and posted by the end of the first week. Students are responsible for any material missed due to tardiness or absence. Readings, and assignments, and projects are expected at the beginning of class on their due dates. Missing more than 5 classes, consecutively or not, is an automatic failure. Late submissions will be lowered one grade per class day late. student may be able to re-submit any assignment for an improvement grade. The policies are specific to each assignment. Check specific project descriptions for more details.
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METHOD OF EVALUATION Homework assignments will be given points based on accurate completion of assigned readings, assignments and tutorials. The Midterm and the Final project will graded based on these criteria: *Quality of Movement/Timing *Visual Appeal *Level of Challenge or Clarity of Concept *Originality/Creativity Each given an equal weight of 20%, to compose your grade for each project It is, of course, the responsibility of each to ensure his/her work in completed an handed in on due dates (see below) Critical review of your work will provide the source most assessments. Participation grade includes the extent and quality of the participation in the critiques, presentation of projects and positive interaction with classmates and professional approach toward the class. Students requiring any kind of special assistance should speak with the instructor at their earliest
Attendance/Participation %15 Artist Report/Museum Visit %5 Project#1 %20 Project #2 %25 Project #3 %35
A 90%-100%B 80%-89%C 70%-79%D 60%-69%F Below 60% MAKE UP WORK Late assignments, or absences due only to emergency or illness may be granted leniency only per the instructor's discretion. Extra Credit: Students may be able to re-submit any assignment for an improvement points as long as that assignment was turned in the original due date. The policies are specific to each assignment. Check specific project descriptions for more details. Other opportunities for extra credit are possible involving visiting related exhibits, films, museums, specific research, attending relevant shows or conferences, or related study, etc. Such points are limited and per the instructor's discretion
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