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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
50212METOZ-MDI0154 Digital Animation II 2 Spring 2 1 3 4
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Associate      TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Short Cycle      EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALİ AŞUR DELEN
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: Instructor ALİ ÇAĞAN UZMAN
Dersin Kategorisi: Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: Aims at the basics of animation cinema language and 3D animation as practical training through the After Effect program
Course Content: Includes entry-level software training for all animation presentations within new media consumption habits

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Learns the basics technics in animation and characterization using After Effects and other programs
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Presenting and presenting at the beginning level with 3D software
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Learns the use of cameras and selection criteria in animation and numerical techniques.
  2) Learn the Basic animation and video processing

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) An overview of Adobe After Effects Layers and layer options Creating new compositions and timing
2) An overview of Adobe Illustrator Vectoral Drawing and importing it into After Effects Saving and rendering options
3) Keyframes and introduction to animation Transform Parameters (position, rotation, scale, opacity) Solids and Motion Graphics
4) Character Design for animation Cut tools in Illustartor and After Effects Understanding stroke, light, shadow, color and texture
5) Rigging with Puppet Tools Animation techniques with rigs Parenting and and dealing with multiple layers
6) QUIZ (Character Animation)
7) Camera, depth, light and 3 dimension 3D Animation Lighting and shadow in 3D environment
8) MID-TERM
9) Motion tracking in After Effects Transfering motion track data to another layer Adding 3D objects in 2D environment
10) Getting familiar with basic effects like stroke, glow, noise and blur Adding titles and type effects Background, composition and masking
11) Keylight and green box Alpha mattes and luma mattes Compositing techniques with curves and other color editting effects
12) Animation with waveform Rhythm, ediitng and synchronization Audio to motion graphics
13) QUIZ
14) Final
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: Uygulamalı Ders notları
References: Tony White- Animatörün El Kitabı - Adım Adım Animasyon Çizim Teknikleri
Es Yayınları
Presto Blair Animasyon Yapım Teknikleri Es Yapınları
Karakter Tasarımı Mehmet Naci Dedeal Epsilon Yayınları

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
CLOs/PLOs KPLO 1 KPLO 2 KPLO 3 KPLO 4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) Learn the theoretical, technological and practical knowledge about media and communication 4
2) Develops the knowledge acquired in the field of media and communication through creative designs and processes. 4
3) Applies the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for a half year. 3
4) Gaining the competencies defined as the institutional outcomes of our university at the basic level in relation to the field, developing in line with the expectations of the business world and society.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS
CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4
-Lectures -Midterm
-Discussion -Presentation
-Case Study -Final Exam
-Problem Solving -Quiz
-Demonstration -Report Evaluation
-Views -Homework Evaluation
-Laboratory -Oral Exam
-Reading -Thesis Defense
-Homework -Jury Evaluation
-Project Preparation -Practice Exam
-Thesis Preparation -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
-Peer Education -Active Participation in Class
-Seminar - Participation in Discussions
-Technical Visit
-Course Conference
-Brain Storming
-Questions Answers
-Individual and Group Work
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
-Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 50.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 1 14
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 1 10 10
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 2 8 16
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 40
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 2 8 16
Midterms 1 16 16
Semester Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 50
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 90
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 4