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Course Description Course Name : Animation 1 Course Code : GRS324 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Create artistic line of thinking, discussing the original idea. Convert movie scenarios to the proper animation techniques, obtain technical analysis ability. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : none Aim(s) of Course : Using the various the methods and techniques of animation, create a story and screenplay for a subject. Compose purpose, time, technique, music, schedule, preparation. Course Contents : Definition of animation, animation basics, usage areas. Animation film techniques, analysis of example films. Designins the character. Background and scene design with animation techniques. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Graphic Design Studios in Faculty of Fine Arts, Cukurova University   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 İntroduction Review of the sample works Lecture 2 The definition of animation. Research Lecture, Brain Storming, Discussion 3 history of animation Research, Sketching Lecture, Brain Storming, Discussion 4 Animation film techniques Design works Lecture, Brain Storming, 5 Synopsis and story writing Illustration sketches Drawing, Critics, Discussion 6 Storyboard making Design works Drawing, Critics, Discussion 7 Storyboard making Design works Drawing, Critics, Discussion 8 Midterm exam Preparetion for he Presentation Presentation of the Project 9 Character design Illustration sketches Lecture, Brain Storming, 10 Keyframing Illustration sketches Drawing, Critics, Discussion 11 Motion Design works Drawing, Critics, Discussion 12 Background design Illustration sketches Drawing, Critics, Discussion 13 Animation project study Design works Drawing, Critics, Discussion 14 Animation project study Design works Drawing, Critics, Discussion 15 Animation project study Design works Uygulama, Değerlendirme, Tartışma 16/17 Final Exam Preparetion fort he Presentation Presentation of the Project   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  - Taylor, R. (2004). The Encyclopedia of Animation Techniques. Quarto Publishing, Boston - Simon, M. (2000). Storyboards, Second Edition: Motion In Art. Focal Press, Burlington - Laybourne, K. (1998), The Animation Book. Three Rivers Press, New York - Furniss M. (1998). The Animation Bible. Abrams, California - Williams R. (2001). Animator´s Survival Kit. Faber and Faber Limited, London Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Recognition of the basic elements and principles of art and design. 2 2 Recognition of national/international artistic and cultural elements which can effect Graphic design practices. 4 3 Following and using the current applications, innovations and technological devolopments in line with the visual communication world. 4 4 Identification of communication methods, communication elements and mass communication media 4 5 Using the basic criteria of art and design, preparing creative, original, aesthetic and economic alternative solutions for visual communication problems. 3 6 Using the information of ther field with the practices of other diciplines. 2 7 Being competent in at least one foreign language to be able to understand and communicate in the field. 2 8 Using different materials, paints and technological tools in the process of design. 4 9 Using research methods, techniques and dialectic to make access to information. 3 10 Operating information and communication technologies effectively, both in learning process and design process. 3 11 Being a responsible citizen with his/her awareness of social, cultural, scientific and artistic values. 3 12 Ability to work effectively and take responsibility during individual or group work. 5 13 Using time efficiently with planned, careful and disciplined work. 1 14 Ability to read, understand and interpret his/her acquirements with a critical perspective. 1 15 Having the self-confidence and ability of communicating, written, orally and visually. 3 16 Establishing effective communication with his/her colleagues, employers and persons he/she works with. 3 17 Showing personal and professional care in protecting the environment and defending the ethical and legal values of the profession. 4 18 Being aware of the role and importance of graphic design in social life. 4 19 Taking responsibility in the use of correct language when designing. 4 20 Creating designs that serve its purpose, communicates successfully and reaches the target audience. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 4 6 24 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 8 24     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 92 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.68 ECTS Credit: 4