DEA 111_01C Introduction to Digital Effects & Animation Technology
Piedmont Community College DEAT instructor
http://www.piedmontcc.edu
 
Instructor: Paula Hindman
Office:  P-104
Phone: (336) 694-5707
Email:  paula.hindman@piedmontcc.edu
Website:  www.quia.com/pages/dea111

Textbook: 
Materials: Jump drive, drawing pad & pencils, notebook

FALL SEMESTER 2017
August 16                  Classes Begin
September 3              Labor Day
October 11-13            Fall Break for Students
November 12             Veteran's Day
November 20-24        Thanksgiving Holiday
December 11 - 15       Final Exams
December 18             Last Day of Class
Course Description:
This course is an overview of the digital effects and animation technology field from simple processes to the most complex. Topics covered include digitizing existing images, creating digital images, manipulation of images and various forms of computer animation.
Lab software: Photoshop, Maya, & After Effects

COURSE OBJECTIVES:  
The intention of the class is to present:
   1.) Basic Concepts
   2.) Professional terminology
   3.) Issues common to the 3D graphics and animation field
   4.) Production technology
   5.) Experience with concepts through hands-on class exercises

This material will be presented as a set of units that include:
***** Module ONE:
12 Principles of Animation
                -  The Illusion of Life: Walt Disney Studios
                -  Frank Thomas
                -  Ollie Johnston

***** Module TWO:
          History of Digital Animation:
              -  Artists & Studios
              -  Technological Advances
              -  Important Works
       
*****  Modules THREE - FIVE:
3D Computer Graphics and Animation:  Applications, Terminology and  Techniques
             -  Styles and Methods for motion graphics and animation production
             -  Modeling techniques, terminology  & hands-on experience
             -  Animation techniques, terminology & hands-on experience
             -  Texture/Shaders & Render techniques in 3D computer animation

******* Module SIX :
              Mass Media Law Principles
          

My Quia activities and quizzes
Animation & Visual Effects in Context
https://www.quia.com/hm/559243.html
Chapter 2 - The Digital Production Process
https://www.quia.com/cb/347515.html
Useful links
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