Advanced Animation |
"Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive. This facility makes it the most versatile and explicit means of communication" - Walt Disney
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Advanced Animation (Two to Three Credits)
Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to create two- and three-dimensional animations. The instruction also assists students seeking careers in the animation industry.
This course is recommended for students in Grades 11-12.
Prerequisite: Animation.
Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to create two- and three-dimensional animations. The instruction also assists students seeking careers in the animation industry.
This course is recommended for students in Grades 11-12.
Prerequisite: Animation.
ADvanced Animation
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
- apply English language arts knowledge and skills by demonstrating use of content, technical concepts, and vocabulary using correct grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and edit documents.[1A]
- apply mathematics knowledge and skills by identifying whole numbers, decimals, and fractions applied to measurement and scale; demonstrating knowledge of arithmetic operations; using conversion methods such as fractions to decimals and inches to points; and applying measurement to solve problems.[1B]
- adapt language for audience, purpose, situation, and intent such as structure and style.[2A]
- organize oral and written information.[2B]
- interpret and communicate information, data, and observations.[2C]
- present formal and informal presentations.[2D]
- apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information. [2E]
- listen to and speak with diverse individuals.[2F]
- exhibit public relations skills to increase internal and external customer/client satisfaction.[2G]
- employ critical-thinking and interpersonal skills independently and in teams to solve problems.[3A]
- use personal information management, email, Internet, writing and publishing, presentation, and spreadsheet or database applications for animation projects.[4A]
- analyze and summarize the history and evolution of the animation field.[5A]
- implement personal and workplace safety rules and regulations.[6A]
- employ emergency procedures.[6B]
- employ leadership skills to accomplish goals and objectives by analyzing the various roles of leaders within organizations, exhibiting problem-solving and management traits, describing effective leadership styles, and participating in civic and community leadership and teamwork opportunities to enhance skills.[7A]
- employ teamwork and conflict-management skills to achieve collective goals.[7B]
- establish and maintain effective working relationships by providing constructive praise and criticism, demonstrating sensitivity to and value for diversity, and managing stress and controlling emotions [7C]
- conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish work tasks by developing meeting goals, objectives, and agendas; preparing for and conducting meetings to achieve objectives within scheduled time; producing meeting minutes, including decisions and next steps. using parliamentary procedure, as needed, to conduct meetings. [7D]
- employ mentoring skills to inspire and teach others.[7E]
- exhibit ethical conduct.[8A]
- apply copyright laws.[8B]
- model respect for intellectual property.[8C]
- demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use policies.[8D]
- participate in training, education, or certification for employment.[9A]
- demonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities needed to be employable.[9B]
- demonstrate skills related to seeking and applying for employment to find and obtain a desired job, including identifying job opportunities, developing a resumé and letter of application, completing a job application, and demonstrating effective interview skills.[9C]
- maintain a career portfolio to document work experiences, licenses, certifications, and work samples.[9D]
- employ planning and time-management skills to complete work tasks.[10A]
- operate communication systems to prepare and conduct verbal and visual communication.[11A]
- use production elements such as transitions, edits, framing, angle, and lighting techniques.[11B]
- use orthographic and isometric drawing techniques.[11C]
- demonstrate familiarity with commercial production applications.[11D]
- demonstrate animation principles and elements by applying animation principles such as arcs, timing, and exaggeration. [11Ei]
- demonstrate animation principles and elements by identifying animation elements such as cycles, layers, transitions, and transparency.[11Eii]
- apply the elements and principles of art to animation projects by identifying animation design elements such as line, color, shape, and texture.[11Fi]
- apply the elements and principles of art to animation projects by explaining the use of additive color theory.[11Fii]
- apply the elements and principles of art to animation projects by comparing various styles of animation.[11Fiii]
- apply pre-production processes by analyzing target audience to identify needs and wants.[11Gi]
- apply pre-production processes by writing and editing scripts.[11Gii]
- apply pre-production processes by storyboarding.[11Giii]
- apply pre-production processes by selecting aspect ratio and frame rate appropriate to delivery method.[11Giv]
- apply production processes by designing color and compositional elements.[11Hi]
- apply production processes by designing characters, environments, and props.[11Hii]
- apply production processes by modeling characters, environments, and props.[11Hiii]
- apply production processes by lighting sets or animating lights as needed.[11Hiv]
- apply production processes by developing rigs for animating characters.[11Hv]
- apply production processes by assembling particle systems for visual effects such as rain, snow, and fire.[11Hvi]
- apply production processes by animating characters, environments, or cameras.[11Hvii]
- apply production processes by recording musical scores. [11Hviii]
- apply production processes by rendering scenes.[11Hix] apply post-production processes by editing.[11Ii]
- apply post-production processes by producing titles and credits.[11Iii]
- apply post-production processes by adding visual effects and processing.[11Iiii]
- apply post-production processes by adding audio effects and processing.[11Iiv]
- apply post-production processes by producing output.[11Iv]