Animation course description at Johnson County Community College
Conceptual Art for Animation (1 CR)
Prerequisite: CDTP 135
In this basic concept art course designed specifically for the game artist, graphic artist and animator, students will study basic and advanced drawing elements and principles. Students will produce conceptual artwork used in animation, graphic arts and gaming, including realistic and cartoon character design, landscape environments, architecture, and vehicles. 2 hr. integrated lecture-studio/wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10 to $20.
ANI 145
Introduction to 3D Animation (3 CR)
Prerequisites: CDTP 135 and ANI 120
This introductory course will provide a historical background and general design and production issues for 3D animation and game art creation. The details of modeling dimensional objects and environments and a range of simple to complex rendering techniques will be covered. Issues associated with telling a story through moving pictures such as screenplay writing, storyboarding and techniques for bringing an animated character to life will be explored. 6 hrs. integrated lecture-studio/wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10 to $20.
ANI 255
Advanced Animation and Effects (3 CR)
Prerequisite: ANI 245
The Advanced Animation and Effects course exposes students to various Hollywood style effects, from viscous liquid to open ocean effects. Through hands-on tutorials students will simulate and render a variety of visual effects including fire, explosions, smoke, steam, lightning, rain, snow storms and tornados. These are just a few of the many limitless possibilities that are required by today’s demanding visual effects companies. The students will also explore compositing, combining CG (computer generated) and live video together to create stunning imagery. 6 hrs. integrated lecture-studio/wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10 to $20.
ANI 260
Animation Capstone (3 CR)
Prerequisite: ANI 255
In this course, the student will use all the knowledge attained in previous core animation courses and develop a finished 1-2 minute independent movie following a predetermined animation production process and schedule. Students will develop a portfolio including an auto-run DVD or VHS tape, and a hard copy portfolio including illustrations of characters, model sheets, storyboards, props, environments, textures and final rendered scenes created for the movie. 6 hrs. integrated lecture-studio/wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10 to $20.
ANI 272
Animation Internship (1 CR)
Prerequisite: Facilitator approval required
Students will work in an approved training situation under instructional supervision. The internship is designed to give the student the opportunity to use the skills learned in the interactive media program. Student interns will be required to complete a minimum of 180 hours of on-the-job training. ANI 272 and CIM 272 are the same course; do not enroll in both.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10 to $20.
ANI 273
Career Preparation (4 CR)
Prerequisite or corequisite: ANI 260
This course will provide interactive media majors instruction in the presentation of his or her work in a digital portfolio format of professional quality. A printed and written resume will be produced. Self-promotion, networking, job searches and interview skills will also be covered. 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk. ANI 273 is the same course as CIM 273; do not enroll in both. This course is taught in the spring semester.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10 to $20.
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