Animation & Graphics Courses & Descriptions
Starting summer 2011, all Animation & Graphics classes are part of Digital Media Arts.
ANIM 115 Drawing for Animation I • 5 CR
Introduces the fundamental principles of drawing for animation. Students work with perspectives in drawing, creating characters and silhouettes that convey movement and emotions, and in using different drawing effects to change the mood and intent of the drawing.
ANIM 116 Drawing for Animation II • 5 CR
A continuation of ANIM 115. Students learn advanced drawing skills and techniques to be applied to the development of animation sequences. Emphasis is placed on creating and developing characters and compositions that effectively support the storytelling. Prerequisite: ANIM 115 at BC with a C- or better, or entry code.
ANIM 120 Animation Foundations • 5 CR
Introduces the basic terminology, concepts, and principles of animation. Students learn historical perspective, current technologies, applications of animation, basic principles of 2D and 3D animation, and application of animation to the web.
ANIM 121 Imaging Foundations • 5 CR
Introduces the techniques, technology, and theory of raster (bitmapped) and vector digital images in web, multimedia, digital video, and animation applications.
ANIM 194/195/196/197 Special Topics in Animation • V 1-10 CR
Covers supplementary or self-supporting courses offered for college credit. Topics are announced in the class schedule. Prerequisite: Previous Media enrollment and permission of program chair.
ANIM 220 Raster Images • 5 CR
Develops intermediate skills using raster-based images. Students learn to apply these skills in developing on-screen, multimedia, and Web applications using Adobe Photoshop or similar software. Prerequisite: ANIM 121 at BC with a C- or better, or entry code.
ANIM 222 Vector Images & Illustrations • 5 CR
Presents fundamental skills in visual communication, screen design, and typography. Students learn to apply these skills to the development of on-screen, multimedia, and Web applications using Illustrator or similar vector software. Prerequisite: ANIM 121 at BC with a C- or better, or entry code.
ANIM 230 Web Animation I • 5 CR
Introduces animation tools such as Flash and builds skills needed to create two-dimensional digital animations and web interfaces. Students work with different animation techniques and interface designs to create finished web accessible animations.
ANIM 240 3-D Animation I • 5 CR
Introduces tools and skills needed to create three-dimensional digital animation. Students work with different animation techniques (non-moving, path, cel, layered cel, etc.) and combine sequences with audio to create finished animated objects. Prerequisite: ANIM 120 with a C- or better, or entry code.
ANIM 241 3-D Animation II • 5 CR
Students work with character motion and advanced animation techniques. Prerequisite: ANIM 240 at BC with a C- or better, or entry code.
ANIM 294/295/296/297 Special Topics in Animation • V1-10 CR
Covers supplementary or self-supporting courses offered for college credit. Topics are announced in the class schedule. Prerequisite: Previous Media enrollment or permission of program chair.
