ANIMATION
Course Syllabus
Course Name: Animation
Course Number: CIT24
PEIMS / Service ID: 13008300 CIT24
Credit: 1 Credit
Prerequisites: BIM I recommended
Potential Industry Certifications:
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) in Flash
Course Description:
Students will learn the concepts, tools, and techniques you'll need to create their own animations, web experiences, and mobile applications.
Student Evaluation:
· 50% Assignments/daily work/daily quizzes (minimum of 10 assignments per six-weeks)
· 50% Test Average (minimum of 3 tests per six-weeks) (including weekly tests, major tests, district common assessments, other types of assessments)
The average of three six weeks grades and semester exam will determine semester grade. The three six weeks average is weighted at 85% and semester exam is weighted at 15%.
The semester exam exemption policy will apply when appropriate. See the High School Course Guide for more details.
Computer Software:
· Adobe Flash CS6
· Adobe Premiere Pro CS6
· Adobe After Effects CS6
Instructional References:
The Web Collection Revealed, Delmar Cengage Learning
The Video Collection Revealed, Delmar Cengage Learning
My Graphics Lab, Pearson
Teaching Strategies:
May include any or all of the following: lecture, board work, demonstration, return demonstration, classroom exercises, discussion, examination, oral presentation, group projects and reading assignments.
Tutorials:
Since our lessons are considered labs, a student needs to budget time for tutorials when absent. Tutorials will be held Tuesday and Friday mornings at 7:15 in CL2 and Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons. Computer Lab CL4 and CL5 and the Library will also be available various afternoons.
Proposed Lesson Schedule:
All dates are subject to change depending on the class progress and levels of student understanding. If a class is not ready to progress, we will alter the flow of instruction to insure adequate levels of understanding.
Fall Semester
1st Six Weeks
Welcome/Introduction/ Flash
2nd Six Weeks
Flash and Flash Certification
3rd Six Weeks
Premiere Pro
Spring Semester
4th Six Weeks
Premiere Pro and Premiere Pro Certification
5th Six Weeks
After Effects, Audition, Encore
6th Six Weeks
After Effects, Audition, Encore
Supplies Required for Portfolio:
One 1-inch three ring notebook
Instructor Contact:
Leah Stanley
(903) 839-5551
I have read and understand the Digital and Interactive Media syllabus.
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