COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Cartoon Film and Animation

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

Enhancing 3D character animation skills, focusing on strong poses, nuanced movements and believable expressions, to make characters feel more engaging and lifelike.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Richard Williams - The Animator's Survival Kit
Andy Beane - 3D Animation Essentials
John M. Blain - The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics
Frank Thomas & Ollie Johnston - The Illusion of Life / Disney Animation

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lessons
The lecturer directs the students to produce projects and asks them to practice on examples.
During the review and examination of new technologies, practice studio practices and homework, the practical skills to be encountered will be demonstrated by the lecturer in the first and last hour of the course every week. Students will be strongly encouraged to participate in class discussions and to present their ideas and opinions about the preparation of their projects.
Applications
During the application process, students are shown examples about how to use a method in the production phase, and students are expected to do a similar experiment in a three-week period.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

The lecturer determines the homework and project grades. Class participation grade is determined by the lecturer according to the presentation that the student will make during the term and his success in the classroom studies.

Assessment Criteria

Creativity, perception and skill proficiency in homework applications will be taken into consideration.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. It is compulsory to attend 70% of the course.
2. Not attending the course will not be considered as a valid excuse for late submission of assignments and projects.
3. Projects that exceed the project delivery date and time will not be accepted.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

markus.berger@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Half hour after class on class day.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes