Maricopa Community Colleges  MMT184AA   19946-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
MMT184AA 19946-20086 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Computer Animation I
The art of animation using the computer. Construction characters and background graphics. Screening and discussion of selected animated short films and videos.
Prerequisites: ART100, or ART111, or ART116, or permission of Instructor.
Cross-References: ADA184AA, ART184AA
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MMT184AA   19946-20086 Computer Animation I
1. Compare and contrast aesthetic characteristics of traditional animated film and computer animated video. (I)
2. Describe hardware and software characteristics of electronic animation. (II)
3. Describe the use of graphic files and file management in an animation program. (III)
4. Construct graphic characters through tools, textures, rendering, fill, color, and design applications. (IV)
5. Design background graphics aesthetically and interface with outside sources. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
MMT184AA   19946-20086 Computer Animation I
    I. Overview of animated film and computer animated videos
      II. Characteristics of electronic animation
          A. Hardware
          B. Software
          C. Input processes
          D. Output devices
        III. Program operations
          IV. Graphic character construction
              A. Tools
              B. Textures
              C. Surface rendering
              D. Fills
              E. Colors
              F. Aesthetics
            V. Background graphics
                A. Solid fills
                B. Gradients
                C. Tools
                D. Palette
                E. Imported graphics
                  1. Photographic stills
                  2. Video stills
                  3. Motions video
                F. Aesthetics
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