Syllabus

3 Dimensional Design – Stop Motion Animation

Prerequisite – Foundations of Art

Teacher – Mr. John Cazort

johncazort@mail.ozark.k12.mo.us

Course Overview

Three Dimensional representations are presented to the art student in this creative problem solving class. Explorations of Form will be realized through additive, subtractive, relief, and assemblage processes of sculpting through a variety of mediums.

3D sculptures will be designed and animated in a scene/environment using digital methods.

Animation relies on stylized representation of form and movement and provides a unique way to enhance skills gained in visual art training.

Course Sequence:

Animation Basics

Background to animation and practical exercise ideas

Flipbooks

Low-tech animation using paper pads and pencils create short narratives and study movement.

Scripts and Storyboards

A script and a storyboard are great way to plan animation. Visualize the animation before you film it.

Object animation - Introduction

Bring real world objects to life using Stop Motion Pro, different materials and techniques.

Object animation - Intermediate

Experimentation with different techniques, building models and sets. Anything can be animated – even people!

Object animation - Advanced

Movement study. Animation often exaggerates real life movement for humor and characterization. Real movement is a great aid to animators, learn how to observe and translate movement into animation.

Object animation – Advanced 2

Lip sync. Learn the process of matching movement and audio using Stop Motion Pros’“Rotoscope” function. Other techniques are also explored using this unique tool.

Final Project

You will create a 3-5 minute movie utilizing set design, animation, and sound

ART GRADING PROCEDURE

It is our belief that a student's progress will develop best in a safe environment where students can develop a good work ethic and help each other in a constructive cooperative manner. We encourage you to participate in your child’s education. If you have any questions regarding any of these procedures you can contact us through the high school office at Phone: 1-417-582-5901

We grade on a total points possible system. The points are acquired through the successful assessment of the criteria listed below.

Work Ethic (Foundations: 50% Intermediate/Advanced: 20%)

Time and Class contribution, group criticisms, and interaction , Maintenance , Safety

Physically being there: If, for any reason, a student is not present during a class period they will lose their points. Work can be made-up.

Mentally being there: Students can be losing up to all of their work ethic points through violations of the classroom procedures/rules.

(Work Ethic points will be assessed every session and computed every two weeks.)

Process (Foundations: 25% Intermediate/Advanced: 40%)

√ Planning √ written critique/Narrative/Tests/Quizzes √ Journal work

√ Additional Criteria, (i.e. specific instructions, techniques, concepts, and etc.)

Image (Product/Performance) (Foundations: 25% Intermediate/Advanced: 40%)

√ Concept √ Composition √ Craftsmanship √ Completion

Exhibition of work is required in all production classes.

(Product/Process will be assessed at the end of each unit of study)