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Division of Arts and Humanities
Department of Visual Arts
Course Syllabus
Course Designation, Number, and Title
ART-291: Computer 2D Animation II
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Course Description
Official Catalog Course Description:
This course is an advanced-level studio experience in computer animation design and
production. Technical and aesthetic issues in masking, key framing, interlacing, and
compression are explored. Students learn to incorporate illustrations, photographs, video, and
audio into their animations, progressing from storyboard to completion. For students familiar
with 3D animation techniques explored in ART-192 and/or ART-293, the possibilities for
incorporating 3D animations into their projects are presented.
● Credits: 4 (2 lecture, 2 laboratory)
● Prerequisite: ART-290
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
As a result of meeting the requirements in this course, students will be able to:
1. Master the tools, interface, and digital animation capabilities of industry-standard
software.
2. Identify key components of digital animation production.
3. Critically evaluate (aesthetically and technically) their own work and the work of others.
4. Propose, design, and create advanced animation on the computer.
Means of Assessment:
● Graded art projects demonstrating specified skills.
● Evaluations through critiques and presentations.
Course Content
The course includes lectures, demonstrations, studio time, and critiques (both one-on-one and
group).
Major Topics Covered:
● Storyboarding
● Animatics
● Group Projects
● Cut-Out Animation
● Puppet Animation
● Timeline Curve Editing
Course Texts and/or Other Study Materials
● Students must bring portable disk drives to each class session to save and back up
coursework.
● Bergen Community College is not responsible for student work left on workstations.
Research, Writing, and/or Examination Requirement(s)
● Projects demonstrating technical and creative proficiency.
● Group and individual critiques.
Grading Policy
Grades are primarily based on class projects, with evaluations as follows:
● A: Demonstrates originality, technical mastery, diligence, and commitment to animation.
● B: Fully completed, technically competent, with solid design decisions.
● C: Completed but demonstrates weak technique, lacking creativity or cohesiveness.
● D: Partially completed or does not meet assignment requirements.
● F: Not submitted or fails to engage with course material.
Attendance Policy
All students are expected to attend every scheduled course meeting. Attendance and lateness
policies will be established in writing by the instructor for the course section. Attendance records
will be kept for administrative and counseling purposes.
Other College, Divisional, and/or Departmental Policy Statements
● Academic Integrity: Refer to the BCC Academic Integrity Policy.
● ADA Statement: Students requiring accommodations should contact the Office of
Specialized Services (OSS).
● Sexual Harassment Policy: Refer to BCC’s policy on harassment and misconduct.
Course Outline and Calendar
Week Topic/Activity Assignments/Events
1 Selling the animation, reviewing past work
2 Pitching ideas and storyboards Begin Group Project
3 From storyboard to animatic Begin Demo Reel
4 Assigning tasks in group projects Continue work
5 Organizing assets Continue work
6 Advanced technique review Revise animatic
7 Advanced technique review Revise Demo Reel
8 Integrating different software packages Continue work
9 Student-chosen topic Continue work
10 Effects and filters Continue work
11 2.5 Dimensional Animation Continue work
12 Output for video Critique Group Project
13 Output for web Continue Demo Reels
14 Critique Finalize Demo Reels
Note: This Course Outline and Calendar is tentative and subject to change based on class
progress.
Student and Faculty Support Services
● Library Resources: Bergen Community College Library
● Student Support Services Bergen Student Services
● Office of Specialized Services Accessibility & Disability Services