Summer
Quarter 2010 Syllabus
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Course
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VE2486
Broadcast Graphics |
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Meeting
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Tuesdays and Thursdays ,
8:00AM – 11:00AM (with
appropriate breaks) Room 233 |
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Instructor
Name & Contact Information: |
Steve Paul Phone: 612-965-1816 Email: sdpaul@aii.edu, Web site: www.stevepaul.com My mailbox is in room 341, in the cubby
under my last name. |
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Office
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Monday/Wednesday, 11-2, or by appt. |
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Course
Description: |
This course introduces techniques in type design and animation using compositing software. Emphasis is on design, storytelling and technical precision. Prereq. VE1438 Computer Graphics. |
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Course
Length: |
11 Weeks |
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Instructional
Contact Hours: |
60 (20-lecture, 40-lab) |
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Credit
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4 Quarter Credits |
Course Competencies: The student will:
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Demonstrate proficiency of basic computer terminology and functions.
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Explain basic interface.
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Utilize network for copying and saving files.
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Demonstrate proficiency with multi-file format, multi-platform
integration techniques.
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Import and export specific file formats and file sizes.
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Create and utilize built in alpha channels and mattes.
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Demonstrate proficiency with basic keyframing techniques.
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Define the concept of timeline based editing.
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Explain timing and altering layers over time.
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Illustrate the use of layers and how they relate to one another.
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Required Materials: |
Digital Storage
– preferably a large external hard drive with firewire connection.
Required Web
sites: Recommended Book:
Creating Motion
Graphics with After Effects: Essential and Advanced Techniques, 4th Edition
(Paperback) by Chris Meyers, Trish Meyers
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Technology Needed: |
Provided by school,
Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya |
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Instructional
Methods & Resources: |
This course will challenge you to develop
professionally-relevant knowledge and skills. Course information will be
presented in many forms, including lecture, class discussion, demonstration,
case studies, simulations, field projects, and studio or lab projects.
Students will use library and community resources, including research and
reference materials, gallery exhibitions, industry events, and guest
speakers. Materials can be obtained from other libraries using the
interlibrary loan program. |
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Estimated
Homework Hours: |
At least 4 hours per week. There is no way to
anticipate how many hours it takes to come up with a great idea, so get your
work done early. Procrastination will not help you! |
ENT EVALUATION AND GRADING
Successful
professionals require a supportive environment. In-class discussions and/or
critiques of other studentsÕ work and ideas is a chance to help each other grow
as conceptual and critical thinkers.
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Student Evaluation: |
Course Activities Assignment 1:
Meaning of Words Assignment 4:
Final Project |
Points Available 05 |
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Points
Distribution |
GRADING SCALE |
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Assignments 80% Class Participation 20% |
A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F |
100
– 93% 92
– 90% 89
– 87% 86
– 83% 82
– 80% 79 –
77% 76
– 73% 72 – 70% 69 – 67% 66 – 60% Below 60% |
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The academic programs at Art Institutes International-Minnesota
are designed to prepare you for your future career. Your future will be wrought
with deadlines and time clocks, so this class will require real world
punctuality. If you are absent or late
for class, you will not be able to make up points associated with in-class
activities, including quizzes, tests, presentations, and critiques. Tardy students are
responsible for making their presence known to the instructor at an appropriate
time. (See the Attendance Policy below for more information.)
Homework and other preparatory work must be done before class meets and is
due immediately at the beginning of class, unless the instructor publishes
other requirements.
a word on Deadlines - Late work is
not acceptable. In the business world, deadlines are rarely pushed
back. Work submitted after deadline will earn 0 points. Your instructor may
make an exception in cases of severe personal illness or death in the family.
Technology, transportation, relationship, and childcare problems are not the
basis for an exception.
a word on
Deadlines - Because group effort may be required, attendance is mandatory.
Unexcused absences will result in a lower grade. Excused absences may be
permitted, but students are expected to let the instructor know in advance. If you miss a
particular class, it is also your responsibility to contact a peer (or peers)
to get notes and any assigned work.
You may be evaluated individually and as a member of a team on a variety of learning experiences.
Different testing methods afford
you diverse opportunities to demonstrate your skills and knowledge, including field assignments, tests, presentations, papers, projects,
quizzes and more. Final grades will be
determined by scores on your individual assignments, assessments, and classroom
participation. Your final grade may also be influenced by group-based
activities.
If you
disagree with a grade in this course, you may take these steps:
Step
1. Make an appointment with me to
discuss your situation. Bring your graded work, the assignment sheet and this
syllabus to the meeting. If you feel the issue is not fully addressed, proceed
to
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2. Submit a written appeal to me,
explaining why you believe your grade is wrong. You should justify your opinion
with information from the assignment sheet and/or syllabus. If you feel the
issue is not fully addressed, proceed to
Step 3. Make an appointment to discuss your concerns with your
Academic Director. If you
feel the issue is not fully addressed, proceed to
Step 4. Submit a written account to the Dean of Academic Affairs.
The written account should indicate your name, phone number, and ID#, and
discuss the steps you have taken to remedy the situation. The Dean may convene
an appeals committee. Be prepared to produce your graded work, the assignment sheet
and this syllabus.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
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Discrimination Policy |
It is
AI Minnesota policy not to discriminate against qualified students with
documented disabilities in its educational programs, activities, or services.
If you have a disability-related need for adjustments or other accommodations
in this class, please contact Becky Lothe, 612-656-6866, rlothe@aii.edu, or visit Becky in Pence room
209. Any accommodations will be authorized by Becky—no exceptions. |
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Attendance |
Regular, on-time attendance is both courteous and professional.
The Art Institutes International Minnesota expects students to demonstrate
professionalism by attending all classes as scheduled, arriving on time, and
remaining for the full duration of the class. Outside employment should not
be scheduled during class hours. Students should be aware that even if there is no ÒattendanceÓ
grade per se for a class, it is difficult to succeed in class without
regular, on-time attendance. Individual faculty may determine the impact, if
any, of absences on grades. The Art Institutes International Minnesota
supports the attendance policy for each class as it is described in the
syllabus. The full AiM attendance policy is found in the Student Handbook. |
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Academic Dishonesty |
At the Art Institutes International Minnesota, plagiarism is a
cumulative offense; each act of plagiarism is documented in the studentÕs
academic record until degree completion. Violations of this policy will be
handled in accordance with the disciplinary procedures outlines in the
Student Code of Conduct Policy. Examples of plagiarism include
paraphrasing an original document or piece(s) of an original document and not
citing the original authorÕs name and publishing year, using direct quotes
from an original document and not citing the original authorÕs name and year,
and using written documents, still or moving images, original ideas, research
information, audio samples and music clips, and failing to cite the original
authorÕs name and publishing year. Cheating is the action to deceive or
alter the perception regarding the author or originator of student work and
is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Cheating includes the
duplication of written or electronic assignments, exams or documents either
in whole or in part and submitted as an original piece of work; the exchange
of answers with others either giving answers or receiving answers during an
in-class assignment, test or exam, or take-home assignment or exam. Typical disciplinary sanctions for a
first offense of plagiarism or cheating includes automatic failure of the
assignment/exam with no opportunity to re-do or make up the
plagiarized/cheating work. Sanctions for the second offense include automatic
failure of the course. Subsequent incidents will result is dismissal from the
school. [From the 2008/09 AiM Student Handbook section on Academic
Integrity, beginning on page 35.] |
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CLASSROOM COURTESIES AND PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS |
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Collaboration and Communication |
The
learning environment should provide a business-like approach to getting the
job done, so any behavior that would be deemed as inappropriate for the
typical work environment will put the student at risk. Examples include
disrespectful language, passive-aggressive behavior, lack of commitment to
personal or team success, and any other behaviors that disrupt the learning
environment for other students. Additionally each team member is responsible
for the academic integrity of the group. YOU MUST USE YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL
ACCOUNT, or
forward your school email to another personal account. You must be able to accept and respond to email on a daily
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Academic Resources |
YOU ARE ACCOUNTABLE FOR REQUIRED
ACADEMIC SKILLS.
Successful students possess course-appropriate reading comprehension, critical
thinking, research, writing, presentation, and communication skills. If you
or your instructor determine that you have a need for additional resources
beyond those offered in class, there
are several options available to you. á The Academic Achievement Center is
located in room 320 (across from the Academic Advising office). The Academic
Achievement Center houses peer tutors in program areas and general education. á The Interior Design Skills Center houses Interior Design peer tutors and general
education. The Skills Center is located in room 011, in the basement of the
LaSalle building. Peer
tutors assist students with subject/content area academic support, as well
as, study skills and organizational tips. Peer tutors are current AIM
students in good academic standing-(a CGPA of 3.5) with a desire to assist
others in their academic progress. All peer tutors receive mandatory
tutor training. Students
(tutees) who seek academic support may visit each of the centers to receive
tutoring assistance in a wide variety of subject areas. Each tutor schedule
(located outside of the center door) identifies the tutor and their specific
areas of expertise. Some Peer tutors also serve as Teaching Assistants,
where their role is to work alongside an instructor during lab/group hours of
a class. á Academic Advising is located in room 316 in the LaSalle building.
Academic Advisors are available to assist you in identifying areas or
patterns of academic weaknesses, and to put into place any support resources
a student may need. You are
also responsible for executing tutorial recommendations made by your
instructors. Remember, your instructors and Academic staff are here to help
you find the resources you need. á The Library is located on the second floor in the LaSalle building. The library
is open 79 hours per week and is currently processing an average of 5,000
circulation transactions per month. The collection is comprised of books,
newspapers, journals and magazines, videos, DVDs, and CDs that support the
curricula. The collection currently numbers over 23,000 volumes with and an
additional 189 periodical subscriptions. Materials also include royalty-free music/sound effect
CDs, art history and interior design slides, and copies of computer software
manuals utilized within the College. Textbooks and reserve materials are
available for in-house use, and many academic and industry databases are available, including WilsonWeb, Proquest,
AccuNet / AP, Gettyimages, Electronic Library for Minnesota, Grove Art
Online, HooverÕs Online and Oxford Reference Online. |
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Student Life |
The
Student Affairs Office is located in room 209 in the Pence building. There
you can find information, services and program that can help you to extend
and integrate academic content and life experiences. |
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Community Resources |
This
course will engage community resources, including local libraries, galleries,
exhibitions, guest speakers and industry tours. Your active participation is
important and expected. |
Weekly Course
Schedule
This
schedule is subject to change!
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Week 01 |
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Introduction
to class, Class Expectations: Attendance, Participation, etc. Visual
Storytelling discussion, discuss meaning of text related to motion. |
Assignment 1 given. |
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Recognizing
a shot, Composition and Framing Skill
Development through classroom demonstrations and inspirational materials. |
Assignment 01 Due. Grade
Value: 5 points Assignment 02 given. |
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Week 02 |
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In
class critique. One-on-one assistance with design/animations. |
Music/Sound source and Style sheets due for
Assignment 02. Grade
Value: 5 points |
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Presentation
of Music/Sound Draft 01. Explain timing and altering layers over time. |
Assignment 02 Draft 01 due. Grade
Value: 2.5 points |
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Week 03 |
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One-on-one assistance with
design/animations. Skill Development
through classroom demonstrations. Presentation of assignment 2, Draft 2. |
Assignment 02 Draft 02 due. Grade
Value: 2.5 points |
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Techniques
demonstrated by student through research and problem solving. |
Assignment 02 due. Grade
Value: 5 points. Assignment 3 given. |
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Week 04 |
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Discuss
target audience, client expectations for assignment 3. |
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Skill
Development through classroom demonstrations. |
Assignment 03 Style sheets due. Grade
Point Value: 5 points |
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Week 05 |
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Work
session. One-on-one assistance with design/animations. |
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Review
of storyboards. One-on-one assistance with design/animations. Skill Development through classroom demonstrations. |
Assignment
03 Draft 01 due. Grade Point Value: 10 points. |
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Week 06 |
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Review.
One-on-one assistance with design/animations. Observe trends in treatment of text, color and how
it relates to message of product. |
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Class
critique of assignment 3. One-on-one assistance with design/animations. |
Assignment 3 final due. Grade
Point Value: 10 points. Assignment 4 given. |
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Week 07 |
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Work
session. One-on-one assistance with design/animations. Skill Development through classroom demonstrations. |
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Concept
development, how design and motion relate to it. |
Assignment 4 pitch and thumbnails due. Grade
Point Value: 5 points. |
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Week 08 |
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Review
of storyboards. Visual problem solving and troubleshooting related to design. |
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Review
of animatics. Visual problem solving and troubleshooting related to motion. |
Assignment 4 animatics due. Grade
Point Value: 5 points. |
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Week 09 |
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Class
critique, One-on-one assistance with design/animations. Skill Development through classroom demonstrations. |
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Class
critique, draft 1 of assignment 4. Review discussion on design, motion and
composition. |
Assignment 4 Draft 1 due. Grade
Point Value: 5 points. |
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Week 10 |
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Work
session. One-on-one assistance with design/animations. |
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Work
session. One-on-one assistance with design/animations. After
Effects techniques. |
Assignment 4 Draft 2 due. Grade
Point Value: 10 points. |
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Week 11 |
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Review
discussion on motion concepts, use case studies to demonstrate changes along
the quarter. |
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Final
presentation of all work finished in class. Copy of "demo" provided
for instructor. |
Assignment 4 Final due. Grade
Point Value: 10 points. |