History of Animation
Course Number: Arts College 350, Call Number: 02586-0 (undergrad)
Course Number: Arts College 650; Call Number: 02587-5 (grad)
Credit Hours: 5 cr.
Days and Times: M,W 9:30-11:18 am
Location: Wexner Film/Video Theater
Instructor: Dave Filipi

Description: An overview of the art in animation. This course will study the history and theory of Hollywood studio animation, world animation, and contemporary independent animation. Course will provide an understanding of the fundamental dramatic narratives found in animation.
Prerequisite: graduate standing or instructor permission for 650 course.

Description: An introduction to Maya® Embedded Language (MEL) as a tool for animators to streamline workflow, exercise control over complex operations and to explore ideas originating from the generation of motion graphics through mathematical procedures.
Prerequisites: Experience with Maya® Software. Advanced undergraduate students should contact accad@accad.osu.edu for permission to enroll.

Description: This course is concerned with the cultivation of ideas and problem-solving strategies for the moving image. The use of composition and frame, directing methodologies, editing principles and sound elements will be explored. Students create treatments, inspirational sketches, descriptive drawings, character and object design, storyboards and animatics as a method for developing and communicating concepts for time-based media.
Prerequisites: Advanced undergraduate students should e-mail accad@accad.osu.edu for permission to enroll.

Description: Overview of production methods for form, lighting and motion used in 3D computer animation. Graduate students will apply interdisciplinary concepts to their area of research.
Prerequisites: Graduate Student standing

Description: This course will be an introduction to the basic principles of timing and motion through the production of three-dimensional computer-generated animation. Meaning and expression are explored through the use of timing and gesture.
Prerequisite: Advanced undergraduate students should e-mail accad@accad.osu.edu for permission to enroll.

Description: Advanced studies in the production of three-dimensional computer animation. Production duties will be divided among class members and will contribute to the creation of the collaborative animation.
Prerequisite: Graduate Student standing and evidence of advanced Maya® experience.

Description: This course introduces artists and designers to programming concepts and techniques, empowering them with more control over their computer graphics tools and opening up new processes for content creation and manipulation. No programming experience required or expected.
Prerequisite: Advanced undergraduate students should e-mail accad@accad.osu.edu for permission to enroll.

Description: This class will explore the theory and techniques for crafting and editing digital video art. Through examples and hands-on experience students will learn how to shoot and edit their work with a focus on personal expression. Students will learn Apple's Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack and LiveType as well as basic production and editing theory. Owning a DV camera is not needed, though it is encouraged.
Prerequisite: None

Description: DVDs are becoming more ubiquitous. This class will center on learning the latest version of DVD Studio Pro. Students will learn how to plan, prepare, program their own DVDs both for personal expression and for portfolio presentation. Students will learn the ease, complexity and vast interactive opportunities with the medium. Students will learn DVD Studio Pro, Compressor and Soundtrack. Previous experience with Final Cut Pro and Photoshop is helpful.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor

Description: This studio course will explore electronic techniques, parts, packages and suppliers. This course will progress with the use of a programmable micro-controller called the Basic Stamp, for development of interactive artworks, kinetic sculpture, sound works, light art, and performance environments. Input sensors like infrared, ultrasonic, and limit switches will be used with output devices like servo motors, DC motors, speakers, relays, and power transistors. Slide lectures, video and web sources will allow the evolution of artistic and conceptual approaches to the development of interactive art and environments.