Version: 3/20/2019 1
Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Basic Animation
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
ARTV 1303 - Basic Animation
Division
Technology and Business
Department
Computer Science
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
Examination of animation concepts, principles, and storyboard for basic production.
Emphasizes creating movement and expression utilizing traditionally or digitally
generated image sequences.
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: 2020.06.10 21:39:45 -05'00'
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.10 21:39:57 -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 11:52:15 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.12 07:54:01 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.12 07:54:29 -05'00'
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Version: 3/20/2019 2
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).
3T
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Demonstrate animation principles
Communicate conceptual ideas through storyboards
Execute animation sequences
Develop artwork for animation using traditional or digital tools
Methods of Assessment:
Writing Assignment
Individual Assignments
Individual Projects
Portfolio
Quizzes/Tests/Exams
Critic Participation
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Required:
The Animator's survival Kit, Richard Williams, ISBN-13: 978-0-571-2228-4
16 GB (min) USB thumb/jump/flash drive
High speed internet (on a computer)
Blank paper, ruler, multiple colored pens
Optional:
Notebook and writing utensil for notes
Suggested Course Maximum:
20
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Computer Lab
High Speed Internet
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Flash
Submission System (ex: server or Blackboard)
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%
Version: 3/20/2019 3
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