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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
2-D Animation I
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
ARTV 2301 - 2-D Animation I
Division
Technology & Business
Department
Computer Science
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
Skill development in the use of software to develop storyboards and two-dimensional
animation including creating, importing, and sequencing media elements to create
multimedia presentation; emphasis on conceptualization, creativity, and visual
aesthetics.
Pre-Requisites
None
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: 2020.06.11 00:19:05 -05'00'
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.11 00:19:21 -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 11:53:18 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.12 08:02:29 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.12 08:02:47 -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 2-D Animation
Core Principles of 2-D Animation
Key Framing Animation
Walk Cycles
Create, Recreate, Manipulate, and Save 2D Vector Art
Animation Interactivity in Flash
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Develop a story line concept, outline conceptual ideas through storyboarding; operate two-dimensional
software; and execute computer 2-D animation sequences.
Methods of Assessment:
Individual/Group Assignments
Individual/Group Projects
Written Assignments/Research Papers
Reading Assignments
Presentations
Labs/Assignments
Portfolios
Quizzes/Tests/Exams/Certifications
Critiques/Discussions
Surveys
Attendance/Participation
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Adobe Flash CS6 Revealed, 1st Edition, Jim Shuman, ISBN-13: 9781133693215
The Animator's survival Kit, Richard Williams, ISBN-13: 978-0-571-2228-4
Blank paper, pens (black, red, blue), pencils, ruler
16 GB (min) USB thumb/flash drive
High Speed Internet
Suggested Course Maximum:
FBTC 143: 16
SL-George- 218: 20
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 GDDR5
6008 MHz (effective), 192.26 GB/s or higher
26”-30” inch monitor
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Projector w/ screen
Adobe Suite- CS6
Submission System (Blackboard or an equivalent or server space)
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Writing Assignments: 0-10%
Labs/Assignments: 10-30%
Projects: 50-75%
Attendance/Participation: 5-10%
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