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Allen High School Computer Multimedia & Animation Technology
09-10 Syllabus
Last Revised 9/1/2009
Syllabus
Computer Multimedia &
Animation Technology
Instructor: Karen AdamsRoom: B201
Phone: 972.727.0400 x2205
Email:[email protected]
Website: http://mrsadamswebsite.wikispaces.com/
Tutoring Times
Tuesday: 7:45-8:10am
Monday, Wednesday: 3:40-4:40pm
Course Description
A technical year long course, which develops advanced knowledge
and skills in the use of computers for
multimedia presentations and digital animation. Extensive
utilization of Flash, 3D Studio Max and Stop
Motion Animation Techniques provides hands-on experiences in
this exciting new medium of
communication. Students will develop their sense of the world
around them by observing and applying
those observations to characters and 3D models to bring them to
life through rendering and animation.
Units of Study
History of Animation
Principles of Animation
2D Animation - Adobe Flash (Tweening, , Morphing, Interactivity,
Video, Basic Actionscript)
3D Animation 3D Max (Modeling, Animating, Inverse Kinetics, Lip
Sync., Special Effects)
Stop Motion Animation
Careers as Animators
Certification
Adobe Certified Associate Flash CS4
Students will be eligible to test for certification during this
course in Adobe Flash. This certification is a
credential that validates entry-level skills needed to plan,
design, build, and maintain effective
communications by using different forms of digital media. This
certification is recognized by employers
world-wide.
Supplies
I am a proponent of making the classroom as green as possible. I
have pared down the supply list to
the bare minimum and most of our work is turned in
electronically.A Box of Kleenex
Folder with pockets OR a spiral with pockets
Notebook paper for taking notes.
Small Sketch Book
Pens and pencils
Homework
Sketchbooks due every 3 weeks. One exercise will be assigned
each week.
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Grading Policy
Daily Grade = 50% (includes daily work, quizzes, and group
work)
Tests Grade = 50% (includes tests and projects)
Make-Up Work
It is the students responsibility to inquire about missed
work.
Students will make up missed daily work during tutoring in B205
or B201 and completed within
five school days from returning to school. After that, Late Work
policy applies.
If a test, quiz or assignment due date is missed, it must be
made up during tutoring upon returnto school. Failure to do so may
result in a zero for the test/quiz missed.
Late Work
Assignments must be turned in on their due date.
If your work is late, you MUST put your name on the dry erase
board near my desk otherwise you will
NOT get credit for the work.
Turned in the next class period = deduct 11 points (Grading
starts at 89)
Two class periods late = deduct 21 points (Grading starts at
79)
Three class periods late = deduct 31 points (Grading starts at
69)
Zeros will be given if a student fails to make up work within an
acceptable period.
Work Expectations
Class Work Most of the work for this class is done IN class.
Attendance is IMPORTANT.
Out of Class Work Sketchbook due every 3 weeks.
Weekly Employability Skills Grade
An Employability Skills grade is given each week as part of our
mission in Career and Technical
Education. Each Employability Skill is worth 25 points for a
total of 100 points weekly.
The Employability Skills grade includes:
1. Workplace Attitudes Be trustworthy, honest, and ethical.Show
respect for self, others, and authority.
Show a desire to work.
Have a positive work ethic.
2. Responsibility Arrive to class promptly and prepared.Follow
directions promptly.
Complete tasks on time and to expectations.
Accept responsibility for actions.
3. Interacting with Others Use classroom appropriate
language.Listen well.
Consider the contributions of others.
Be willing to "give and take."
Work towards group goals.
4. Basic Academic Knowledge Write clearly and to the point.Use
correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Present ideas in a clear and logical manner.
Locate information from a variety of sources.
5. Computer and InternetSkills
Operate a computer with ease and confidence.
Possess basic word processing skills.
