COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ANIMATION TECHNIQUES AND HISTORY OF CINEMA II

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FTC 1222 ANIMATION TECHNIQUES AND HISTORY OF CINEMA II COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2

Offered By

Animation Film Design and Directing

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

MARKUS BERGER

Offered to

Animation Film Design and Directing
Cartoon Film and Animation

Course Objective

The students are introduced to basic notions and concepts in Animation Cinema. They get a basic idea about how animated films are produced in theory but also through pracitcal exercises. Students learn to analyze animated films by considering different aspects of film making.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To know the basic theoretical level animation production methods.
2   Basic animation techniques able trials.
3   Basic understanding of the production methods of the basic animation techniques.
4   Understand the differences between the basic animation techniques.
5   Solve the basic problems of the manufacturing processes of animation techniques.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Story Writing Techniques and Dramaturgy for Animation
2 Animation Story Analysis
3 Production Design Basics for Animation
4 Character Development and Character Design for Animation
5 Practice
6 Digital Painting and Illustration Techniques
7 Phases of and Animated Movement: Anticipation, Action and Follow Through
8 Practice
9 Animation Principles according to the Disney Tradition
10 Practice
11 Sound Design Basics for Animation
12 Digital 2D Animation Basics and Keyframing
13 Practice
14 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

The Animation Bible - Maureen Furniss
The Illusion of Life - Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Course instructor explains basic digital animation concepts and terminology to students and assigns relevant classwork.
During classwork, students are shown relevant examples and are encouraged to create similar digital images.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 ATT ATTENDANCE
4 FIN FINAL EXAM
5 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.30 + ATT * 0.10 + FIN * 0.30
6 RST RESIT
7 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.30 + ATT * 0.10 + RST * 0.30


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Assignments and projects are evaluated by the course instructor. Class participation grade is decided by the instructor, based on the student's participation, classwork and preparedness.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1) Attendance is required. Students can miss up to 25% of classes, including medical excuses.
2) Absence from the lecture will not be considered as an excuse for not turning in homeworks and projects.
3) Projects delivered after the deadline will not be accepted.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

markus.berger@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

On lecture day first half our after lecture end.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 1 14
Tutorials 14 1 14
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14
Preparation for midterm exam 1 5 5
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 57

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO
LO.1
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