Welcome to Animation

  • Welcome to Animation! You will be learning various software that include Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate, Blender and possibly others. Whether you are an artist or not, you will learn the production processes of creating animations that we hope to showcase at our annual Maverick Film Festival in the Spring. 

    Google Classroom Codes:

    Animation I

    Animation II 

    Animation II w/ Lab

Syllabus

  • General Information
    Examination of concepts, characters, and storyboards for basic animation production. Emphasis on creating movement and expression utilizing traditional or electronically generated image sequences. An introduction to traditional animation; course includes design, storyboarding, stop-motion and character animation. Gives students a working knowledge of animation techniques necessary to design animated sequences.

    Expectations
    Be on time. Be respectful of others in class and the equipment used in this class. This class will be required to create multiple projects through various software, maintain an e-portfolio website and utilize a YouTube channel for work submissions.

    Late Work
    Late work will be accepted but will result in the immediate loss of 20% of their grade. Absences will extend the deadline for assignment submission but it is the responsibility of the student to inquire about missing work.

    Tardies
    You are tardy at the bell! No exceptions unless you have a pass. After 5 minutes, you will be counted absent. 
     
    Grading
    Daily Work / Discussions – 60%
    Projects & Tests – 40%
     
    Tutoring
    Tutoring will be available on Tuesday morning from 8:15 – 8:45 and Thursday afternoon from 4:25 – 5:00. If a student is in need of a different time, arrangements can be made.

    Re-Teach and Re-Assess
    As per the NEISD policy, if more than 50% of a class fails an assessment, the entire lesson will be re-taught and a new assessment will be given. Under these circumstances, students receive the higher of the two assessment grades. If a student fails an assessment and less than 50% of the class has failed, the student will have the opportunity to re-take the assessment outside of normal class time to receive a higher grade, not to exceed 70%.