Office: Glove Factory 110
Telephone: (618) 453-3260
Email: markpease@siu.edu
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday and Wedesday, 6:00 - 8:50 PM, Quigley 110
Project-based studio art course focusing on broadening the range of digital imaging through the integration of multi-media elements including animation, video and sound. The primary software for the course will be Adobe After Effect with projects also covering the Final Cut Studio, Garageband, and Photoshop. Prerequisites: AD 219 or permission of instructor
1. To create stimulating pieces of art by combining moving images, animation, video and sound.
2. To explore ideas related to moving image media (animation, motion graphics, video and sound)
3. Become proficient with animation software (After Effects) that incorporates audio software (GarageBand) and video software (Final Cut Pro)
4. Gain a technical knowledge of various video formats intended for presentations, DVD, and web.
5. Gain a greater understanding of contemporary artists using newi-media, animation, video and sound.
It is highly recommended that you purchase a reference manual for the software covered in the class. More time will be spent covering After Effects than other software in the course. We will be covering topics from:
"Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects 5th edition"
NOTE: Additional required readings will be provided by the instructor.
Video, animation and sound places the highest possible demand on today’s technology components.
Incremental back-up and storage of projects through-out the semester on a dedicated device is REQUIRED.
Students are REQUIRED to back- up coursework through the semester and have an external drive in class.
Students should save their work in at least 2 locations to prevent data loss.
Minimum: 8 GB USB storage drive
Recommended: 250 GB Firewire drive
2-DVD-R for backing up and archiving coursework and presentation
Access to a 6 Megapixel digital camera (SOAD visual resources center has several to check out)
1-sketchbook/notebook
Recommended: 1 pair of closed-back stereo headphones (sony mdr-7502 to 7506 are good)
The software used in the course will be Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Studio (Final Cut Pro, Compressor, DVD Studio Pro) and Apple Garage Band. Students are not required to buy this software, but access to the Quigley Lab is limited. Students may work in Communications B9 after hours. Note compatibility issues.
There will be 4 assignments to cover technical components of animation and video and 1 large project to combine animation, video and sound. The assignments will involve technical parameters and ideas to follow. The final project will require students to bring independent original ideas and combine technical components covered in the course.
Assignment 1 - Place
Assignment 2 - Shapes
Assignment 3 - Nature
Assignment 4 - Human Behavior
Presentation - 10 minute presentations on animation artists and techniques
Final Project - Topic TBD
Students will be expected to spend approximately 6 hours each week outside of class completing projects and assignments. Quigley Lab times will be posted.
Work must be submitted according to instructor’s guidelines COMPLETED and ON TIME at the beginning of class on the due date.
Due to the size of most files in this class, assignments will be submitted to the Quigley Lab Server.
Students will be required to submit work to this folder and can obtain access only while being in the lab or from home using a Mac running VPN.
Instructions for accessing the Quigley Lab Server for dropping off work can be found here.
Late or unfinished work will lose 10% PER DAY including weekends. Projects will not be accepted after 10 days.
In general, grades are determined by how well objectives have been covered, development of the idea, creativity and original- ity, technique, completeness and participation. Specific grading criteria will be outlined with each individual assignment and graded accordingly.
A-Superior, B-Above Average, C-Average, D-Below Average, F-Failure
A - 90-100%
Superior work of the highest quality. The “A” level student goes beyond what is expected or required. The work demonstrates consistent creative and original solutions with the highest technical ability showing mastery of the tools and techniques. The work demonstrates a sense of confidence. The “A” level student understands artistic/historical strategies and concepts and can articulate those ideas in their work and class discussion. The work of the “A” level student shows obvious evidence of thinking: it work conveys a sense that it is about something and involves risk-taking and informed decision making.
B - 80-89%
Confident, above-average work. The “B” student demonstrates professionalism in both attitude and approach to assignments with a sound level of technical ability that demonstrates evidence of critical-thinking skills. The “B” student contributes to class discussions and understands artistic strategies associated with course content. Assignments are completed on time. Scores on assignments and projects are consistent with the grade of B. Inconsistencies in concept, composition and technique cannot warrant a higher grade.
C - 70-79%
Average effort and quality. The “C” student demonstrates a basic understanding of technical control and artistic ability with a sense of real effort, but problems are not successfully resolved. Erratic technical skills with little or no sense of challenge becomes obvious. Contributes to class discussions and understands concepts related to course content. Assignments are usually completed on time. Scores on assignments and projects are consistent with the grade of C.
D - 60-69%
Below Average. The “D” student meets the minimum course requirements. Concepts are weak, lacking critical-thinking skills and technical skills are poor requiring remedial work. Assignments are below average and/or not completed in a timely manner. Contributions to class discussions are minimal. Scores on assignments and projects are consistent with the grade of D. D is a passing grade, not a failure.
F - 59% -0
The “F” level student either does not meet all course requirements, or performs inadequately, or both. F is a failing grade.
50 pts |
Participation/Studio Etiquette/Classroom Time Management |
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200 (4 @ 50) pts |
Assignments |
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150 pts |
Final Project |
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50 pts |
Presentation |
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50 pts |
Blog Entries/Sketches |
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It is essential that students be in class. Attendance will be taken. Students may not arrange to leave early or arrive late. Arriving late or leaving early (10+min) equals an absence.
An absence will be recorded for not showing up with materials, working on other projects during class or not working.
An absence will be recorded for students working on Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, email, texting, etc.
An absence will be considered excused only with written documentation from a doctor’s office or for an SIUC approved religious holiday or sports team.
Consideration may be given for a SoAD sponsored event that may conflict with a meeting time.
Students are allotted 3 unexcused absences for the semester. On the 4th unexcused absence a student’s semester grade will be lowered a FULL letter grade and continued to be lowered a FULL letter grade for each additional absence.
Students with 8 or more excused absences will receive a WF.
An absence will be recorded for students observed using FaceBook, MySpace, Email, YouTube, Texting, etc. during class
Cell phones must be turned OFF during meeting times and will not be answered. NO TEXTING
No headphones during specified times.
All SIUC computer lab policies must be followed including NO FOOD OR DRINKS in the labs.
Students must abide by all posted rules when using the Quigley Lab.
All efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of students who have disabilities that have been documented by staff at SIUC's Disability Support Services or Achieve Program. Students who have need of special testing arrangements, classroom configurations, etc., should provide the instructor with documentation of their needs before or during the first week of class so that the necessary accommodations can be made promptly.
Students are expected to act in accordance with SIUC's Student Conduct Code (SCC), and should familiarize themselves with its standards for academic honesty and ethical conduct (the SCC is available online at http://policies.siuc.edu/policies/conduct.html. Students who violate the SCC's standards by plagiarizing, cheating, harassing other students, committing disruptive acts in class, etc., will be referred to university authorities for disciplinary action (which can range from failure of an individual assignment to expulsion from SIUC).
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond its control, the university asks that you become familiar with the SIUC Emergency Response Plan and Building Emergency Response Team (BERT) program. Emergency response information is available on posters in buildings on campus, on BERT's website at www.bert.siu.edu, on the Department of Public Safety's website at www.dps.siu.edu and in the Emergency Response Guidelines pamphlet. Know how to respond to each type of emergency. Instructors will provide guidance and direction to students in the classroom in the event of an emergency affecting your location. It is important that you follow these instructions and stay with your instructor during an evacuation or sheltering emergency. The Building Emergency Response Team will provide assistance to your instructor in evacuating the building or sheltering within the facility.
The instructor reserves the right to modify and/or change the course syllabus as needed during the course.
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