1. Communicate visually by creating computer-generated imagery (CGI) animation.

2. Analyze live action, reference video, and animation to discern crucial elements and understand their role in communication.
3. Read animations of different media and styles accurately.

Specific

The student will be able to:

1.1 Ascertain the meaning of an animation by identifying main images, supporting details, and logical or narrative sequences.
1.2 Recognize the implicit assumptions and values underlying an animated work.
1.3 Critique their own and others' animations for clarity of communication, technical execution, and style.
1.4 State the premise of an animation.
1.5 Define animation vocabulary.
1.6 Retain specific actions and details from an animation.

2.1 Write an animation script to communicate a concept or tell a story with a clear premise.
2.2 Expand the animation script into a storyboard.
2.3 Identify and design elements from the storyboard, including actors, props, sets and environment.

2.4 Build three-dimensional computer models of actors, props and sets.

2.5 Create two-dimensional images or textures and apply them to the surfaces of actors, props, sets and environment.

3.1 Assemble and lay out the elements of an animation into a series of scenes based on the storyboard.
3.2 Set up the CGI camera and lights to create esthetically pleasing compositions that tell the story effectively.
3.3 Animate the elements of a scene to communicate a concept or tell a story.
3.4 Render an animation with technically acceptable quality to several current distribution media.