Class outline and schedule:
ARTS3604/ARTS5640
Animation, Spring 2011

Class Date	Mtg.		Topics covered, (subject to change)
Jan. 20	1	Two Words (5 points)	Introduction to the class and each other, and to animation as an art form, discussion of methods and projects  Two Words assignment given, After Effects intro demo.
Jan. 27	2	Dialogue (5 points)	Working with Photoshop and After Effects Two Words assignment due,  Dialogue assignment given. Storyboards and other work flow methodologies, more history and techniques, the Fundamental principles of Animation
Feb. 3	3	Motionographer.com -- current works Working in 3D space with After Effects Music (10 points)	Dialogue assignment due. Working with audio in After Effects Animating with expressions demo -- from the MN After Effects Users Group
Feb. 10	4	Introduction to Title Sequence (10 Points) After Effects demo: Puppet tool Basic expressions to link a parameter to an audio waveform. Track Mattes	Small group feedback, helpful insights, thoughts and techniques.
Feb. 17	5	The Art of the Title Sequence Forget the movie, watch the titles. Crash + Sue's	Music Assignment Due Peer group critique, large group share, compare, tips and tricks. Sean Hall of Crash + Sue's talks about animation
Feb. 24	6	Artist blogs. The how and why of style sheets, storyboards and animatics The Art of the Pitch Title Sequence progress peer group critiques.	Behind the scenes: Soyeon "Dottie" Kim of Yellow Shed Behind the scenes: Happy Camper's China Mobile case study Behind the scenes: Henrique Barone's "THIS IDEA IS NOT WORKING" Behind the scenes: Ryan Woodward's "Thought of You" "Vaesen" making of blog "Backwater Gospel" making of blog William Kentridge, "Anything is Possible"
March 2	7	Final Project proposals due "Backwater Gospel" case study in pre-pro. Storyboards and other work flow methodologies,	Title Sequence Due Finals assignment proposals due.
March 9	8	MN After Effects User Group meeting next Thursday, March 15.	Final Project Pre-Production Storyboards, style sheets, pre-production due.
March 16	9	Spring Break
March 23	10	Final Project rough draft 1, (20% done), due (10 points) 10--12: Cohort feedback and large group discussion. 12-- 2: Individual feedback and studio time.	Final Project rough draft 1, (20% done), due (10 points)
March 30	11	Final Project Studio Time	Cohort peer critiques. Individual conferences and progress updates.
April 6	12	Final Project rough draft 2, (60% done) due (10 points)	Final Project rough draft 2, (60% done) due (10 points)
April 13	13	Final Project Studio Time	Cohort peer critiques.
April 20	14	Project roughs 3, (80% done), due (10 points)	Project roughs 3, (80% done), due (10 points) MAJOR PROJECT PEOPLE: BA Commencement Exhibition installation. Check with Karen Hasselman prior to this to make sure you are prepared for any media equipment you need!
April 27	15	Final Project Studio Time	Cohort peer critiques.
May 4	16	Final Project Studio Time	Cohort peer critiques
May 11	17	Final Showing (15 points) 1:00pm

updated: April 21, 2012