Version: 3/20/2019 1
Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
3-D Animation I
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
ARTV 1341 - 3-D Animation I
Division
Technology & Business
Department
Computer Science
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
Intermediate level 3-D course introducing animation tools and techniques used to
create movement. Emphasis on using the principles of animation.
Pre-Requisites
ARTV 1345
Co-Requisites
None
Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
3:2:2
Equated Pay Hours
3
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
2
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
0
Other Hours Breakdown
0
Approval Signatures
Title
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.10 21:40:27 -05'00'
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.10 21:40:38 -05'00'
David Kucera
Digitally signed by David Kucera
DN: cn=David Kucera, o=Wharton County Junior College, ou=Division of
Technology and Business, email=davidk@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.06.11 11:52:37 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.12 07:55:10 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.12 07:55:29 -05'00'
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
History of 3D Animation
Rigging a 3D character
Animating a 3D character
Rendering an animation
Compositing an animation
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Utilize animation software and production skills
2. Develop a sense of weight and motion in animated shots
3. Develop animation for multi-media productions, games or simulations.
Methods of Assessment:
All outcomes will be assessed by one or more of the following:
Individual/Group Assignments
Individual/Group Projects
Reading Assignments
Presentations
Lab Works/Assignments
Quizzes/Tests/Exams
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
• Basic Animation 02: Digital Animation, Andrew Chong, ISBN-13: 9782940373567 (or latest version)
• The Animator's survival Kit, Richard Williams, ISBN-13: 978-0-571-2228-4 (or latest version)
• USB thumb/flash drive
• High Speed Internet
Suggested Course Maximum:
16
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Computer Lab w/ a computer per student and instructor
Baseline Computer Stats:
3.4 Ghz or higher
16 GB of memory or higher
Graphic Card: 2048 MB, 256-bit GDDR56008 MHz (effective), 192.26 GB/s or higher
26”-30” inch monitor
Course maximum is set by current available workstations
The course maximum is set by current equipment contained in the lab.
Projector w/ screen
Maya (Latest version)
Submission System (Blackboard or an equivalent or server space)
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Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Course Requirements:
Exams and Quizzes: 0-10%
Labs/Assignments: 25-50%
Projects: 40-60%
Attendance/Participation: 5-10%
Grading System:
100 -90 = A
89 - 80 = B
79 - 70 = C
69 - 60 = D
and below = F
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist