Course title

Animation in Film

Pre-requisite

NA

Course description

This course introduces a variety of basic animation techniques for cinema and television; such as hand-drawn; claymation; cutout; stop-motion and flash animation; with an emphasis on the use of computer technology.† Examples of diverse animation genres and styles (experimental; cartoon; anime; special effects; computer games) from different cultures will be screened and discussed.† Students will explore the unique qualities of the medium through a series of hands-on projects that can be adapted to their own personal interests. They will learn about professional animation process (storyboard and animatic) during the production of a final project that encourages them to consider the role and potential of animation in our society. (May be repeated for credit) [Board Adopted 2019]

Duration: 1 Year† † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † ††

Graduation Code: VE

School country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Tempe

School / district Address

500 West Guadalupe Road

School zip code

85283

Requested competency code

CTE

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • CTE
  • Career and technical education
  • FIAR
  • 1 year of Fine Art

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No