History of FilmAnimation

Program Type:

Thesis

Course Code:

ANID 521

Semester:

Autumn

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

10

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

This course aims to introduce students to the historical overview of the animation. Students learns the historical process of animation film pro- duction movements and have a knowledge about the effects of technological changes.

Course Content:

This course provides an overview of the history of animation. Students examine the development of animation film with technology and the im- pact of economy, art movements, artists and cultures on the development of animation. Students gain the ability to analyse the development of ani- mation as a communication tool and the development of various tech- niques used for animated studies.

Teaching Methods:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Practice, 12: Case Study

Assessment Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Examines the animation film development by the technology changes.	1,9	Lecture, Problem Solv- ing, Discussion	Presentation, Assignment, Practice
2. Defines impact of economic changes and art movements on animation film production.	1,9	Lecture, Problem Solv- ing, Discussion	Presentation, Assignment, Practice
3. Analyses developments of various anima- tion techniques	1,9	Lecture, Problem Solv- ing, Discussion	Presentation, Assignment, Practice
4. Relates film and animation concepts with other disciplines.	1,9	Lecture, Problem Solv- ing, Discussion	Presentation, Assignment, Practice
5. Develops an awareness for film and anima- tion history.	1,9	Lecture, Problem Solv- ing, Discussio	Presentation, Assignment, Practice

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction
2	Beginning of optical devices
3	Development of Optical Devices
4	Photography and Camera
5	Silent Movies
6	Silent Movie Examples and Analysis
7	Silent Movie Examples and Analysis
8	Midterm
9	Sound Movies and Early Examples
10	Sound Movies and Early Examples
11	Animation movie examples
12	Sample analysis
13	Sample analysis
14	Presentation
15	Presentation
16	Final Exam

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
Additional Resources

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	40

FInal Exam	1	60
Total		100
Contribution Of Final Examination To Overall Grade		40
Contribution Of In-Term Studies To Overall Grade		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies academic and technical knowledge acquired in animation design field to original projects.					X
2	Designs creative character and environment reflecting the principles of anima- tion design.			X
3	Creates efficient animation design by using appropriate software techniques to animation field practices.				X
4	Realizes a 2 dimensional animation project including idea to distribution pro- cesses.			X
5	Produces motion pictures using 3 dimensional animation techniques.		X
6	Realizes a short film including the storyboard using visual and cinematic lan- guage.		X
7	Creates animation film embodying different artistic techniques and styles.			X
8	Applies technical, artistic and practical knowledge acquired within the pro- gram to creative sectoral projects within the frame of occupational ethics.				X
9	Collaborates with different teams and comprehend the value of in- terdisciplinary working by life learning awareness.					X
10	Writes an academic, original thesis by deep research contributing to animation design field.				X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	8	112
Mid-terms	1	3	3
Study time for Mid-Term & Final exams	2	18	36
Final examination	1	3	3
Total Work Load			238
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			9,52
ECTS Credit of the Course			10

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