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University
of Oregon
Introduction to Animation
ARTD 361 CRN 43152
Instructor Sean O'Connell
seano@darkwing.uoregon.edu
Course Overview
Introduction to Animation will focus on the basic principles of animation and moving imagery. Timing, weight, squash and stretch and other animation concepts will be learned through lectures, viewings, and hands-on exercises. There will be a strong emphasis on the character and emotion of movement.
The emphasis of this course is on developing motion drafting skills. Skills learned in this course will be applicable through all forms of animation; Cell, Stop Motion, 3-D, Flash, even live motion film.
Grading
All assignments and necessary revisions are required. Attendance is mandatory and will be graded based on participation. Missing a review will affect your grade. Grading will be based on a student's ability to learn from the course work, as well as their peer reviews to improve the effectiveness of their projects. You will be graded on your ability to express thoughts, concepts, and emotions through the moving image.
A Exceptional work, progress as well as total interaction in the review process.
B Good Strong work, strong attendance and interaction in the class.
C Average (passing) work, attendance and interactoin in the class
D Below Average work and interaction with the class, a few missed reviews and late assignments
F Below Average work, incomplete or missing assignments, missed reviews and late assignments. An overall failure of the course objectives as viewed by the instructor.
Disability Services
Contact me within the first week of class if you have a disability and anticipate needing accommodations in this course. Please request that the Students with Disability Services (ex. 6-3211) send a letter verifying your disability to: Sean O'Connell; Fine Art Dept.
Books
Simplified Drawing for Planning Animation by Wayne Gilbert REQ
The Animator's Survival Kit by Richard Williams
Timing for Animation by Harold Whitaker and John Halas
Tools and Supplies
Large white index cards 6x8" unlined
Pencils, pens, and drawing materials
Medium for storing work (Notebook, VHS, mini dv, cdr etc)
Schedule
Lecture [Date] What is due today. [Assigned work]
[01-03-2004] Introductions [Your favorite Animation: 30 seconds]
Paths, Squash, Key [01-05-2004] Watch Found Footage [Bounce]
Simplify Motion Objects, Timing Intensity [01-10-2004] Review Bounce [Walk, Fancy Ball-Overlapping Elements (arms/hair/tie etc.)]
Lunchbox [01-12-2004] Walk & Secondary Animation [Shoot Bounce & Walk tests, Revisions on tape, keyframe Fancy Ball]
[01-17-2004] HOLIDAY MLK
***note revisions were made to the syllabi on 01-12-04 for days listed below
[01-19-2004] Review Bounce, Walk Cycle, Fancy Ball on VHS tapes
Watch Animations [01-24-2004] Review keyframes for 5 walk variations [Create a goofy walk cycle on VHS tapes]
[01-26-2004] Review Goofy walk progress, Keys for Lift and Jump
[01-31-2004] Class Review on VHS; Final goofy walk cycles and Final Lift or Jump *Vote on Class Project
[02-02-2004] *Bring Cards and Start Class Project *DON'T BE LATE THIS IS AN IMPORTANT CLASS
[02-07-2004] Review Class Project; all shot in order on lunch box, don't erase or film over anything!
[02-09-2004] Present Concepts for Major Animation #1 due with key/storyboard images... keys, timing, script
[02-14-2004] Progress check, Class Review of Progress
[02-16-2004] Work day.
[02-21-2004] Class review of Major Animation #1
[02-23-2004] Present Concept for Major Animation #2 Due, frame accurate storyboard due for Review
[02-28-2004] Progress Check, Class Review of Progress
[03-02-2004] Work day
[03-07-2004] Progress Check
[03-07-2004] Final Review: Major Animation #2
All "Work Days" are days when I will be in the class durring our regular class time. These are times for people to talk with each other, or with me about problems or questions they have. You may work on your projects in class, or outside of class. I will often show films and give small lectures at the beginning of the class period.
All "Review Days" are mandatory Class reviews, you will be graded on your progess as well as your ability to present the work.
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