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 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