Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAPHIC ANIMATION | - | Fall Semester | 1+2 | 2 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. İpek Fatma ERTAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. İhsan EKEN, Lect. Zafer TOPALOĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of the course is to assimilate traditional Animation principles and to produce animation with graphic elements on After Effects program. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Explanation of animation production techniques,Expression of general art movements in graphics,Use of general interface and conversion tools in After Effects,Using masking tools with form deform in After Effects,Timing concept with After Effects,Effects and Stylization with After Effects,Practicing,Typography Animations with After Effects I,Typography Animations with After Effects II,Logo Animation with After Effects,Coding with After Effects,Rigging with After Effects,Character Animation with After Effects (walking loop),Character Animation with After Effects (walking loop) Character Animation with After Effects (running loop),General Assesment. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Master the principles of animation and use them in other areas. | 11, 2, 6, 9 | A, F |
| Analyzes the animations produced in the world and in Turkey. | 11, 2, 6, 9 | A, F |
| Graphic design knowledge and animation will be blended. | 11, 2, 6, 9 | A |
| Intermediate command of After Effects will be possible. | 11, 2, 6, 9 | A, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 11: Demonstration Method, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explanation of animation production techniques | Basics of animation Key frame animation Principle of motion (animation principles) Readings about the use of motion in graphics |
| 2 | Expression of general art movements in graphics | Graphic design and art movements The relationship between animation genres and art movements Reading about the relationship between graphic art movements and animation with examples |
| 3 | Use of general interface and conversion tools in After Effects | After Effects interface Understanding layers and components Reading about the use of basic transform tools |
| 4 | Using masking tools with form deform in After Effects | Use of form distorting tools Masking techniques and practical applications Preliminary research on composition and organizational strategies |
| 5 | Timing concept with After Effects | Zamanlama ve animasyon arasındaki ilişki Hareketin zamanlaması ve etkisi Örneklerle zamanlama kavramları hakkında okuma/izleme |
| 6 | Effects and Stylization with After Effects | Use of form distorting tools Masking techniques and practical applications |
| 7 | Practicing | |
| 8 | Typography Animations with After Effects I | The relationship between timing and animation Timing and impact of movement Timing concepts with examples |
| 9 | Typography Animations with After Effects II | Types of effects in After Effects |
| 10 | Logo Animation with After Effects | Stylization techniques and applications The role of effects in animations |
| 11 | Coding with After Effects | Fundamentals of typography animations Text animation techniques Typography animations with examples |
| 12 | Rigging with After Effects | Advanced typography animation techniques Text manipulation in animations Creative typography animations |
| 13 | Character Animation with After Effects (walking loop) | The animation potential of logos Importance and uses of logo animation Logo animation techniques |
| 13 | Character Animation with After Effects (walking loop) Character Animation with After Effects (running loop) | Fundamentals of character animation Rigging and character animation Coding and scripting for animation |
| 14 | General Assesment |
| Resources |
| Williams, R. (2009). The Animator's Survival Kit. Faber & Faber. Goldberg, E. (2008). Character Animation Crash Course! Silman-James Press. Johnston, O., & Thomas, F. (1995). The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation. Disney Editions. White, T. (2014). The Animator's Workbook: Step-By-Step Techniques of Drawn Animation. Silman-James Press. Bendazzi, G. (2016). Animation: A World History. CRC Press. Whitaker, H., & Halas, J. (2008). Timing for Animation. Focal Press. Patmore, C. (2003). The Complete Animation Course: The Principles, Practice, and Techniques of Successful Animation. Barron's Educational Series. Blair, P. (1994). Cartoon Animation. Walter Foster Publishing. Pardew, L. (2002). The Animator's Reference Book. Watson-Guptill. Hess, R. (2010). Animating with Blender: Creating Short Animations from Start to Finish. Focal Press. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts and theoretical grounds related to the field. | ||||||
| 2 | Determines the facts related to Public Relations and Advertising and analyzes these facts with various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Takes place in companies’ decision making mechanism using his/her expertise; determines problems and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Performs analysis for corporations and devises plans in order to cater the needs of the corporations. | ||||||
| 5 | Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems. | X | |||||
| 6 | Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events. | ||||||
| 7 | Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to Public Relations and Advertising disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently. | X | |||||
| 9 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
| 10 | Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly. | ||||||
| 11 | Communicates verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General level. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works. | ||||||
| 13 | Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process. | ||||||
| 14 | Performs the measurement and evaluation of communication activities. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
| 17 | Implements public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private companies using the methods and techniques related to the field. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 136 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(136/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAPHIC ANIMATION | - | Fall Semester | 1+2 | 2 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. İpek Fatma ERTAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. İhsan EKEN, Lect. Zafer TOPALOĞLU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of the course is to assimilate traditional Animation principles and to produce animation with graphic elements on After Effects program. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Explanation of animation production techniques,Expression of general art movements in graphics,Use of general interface and conversion tools in After Effects,Using masking tools with form deform in After Effects,Timing concept with After Effects,Effects and Stylization with After Effects,Practicing,Typography Animations with After Effects I,Typography Animations with After Effects II,Logo Animation with After Effects,Coding with After Effects,Rigging with After Effects,Character Animation with After Effects (walking loop),Character Animation with After Effects (walking loop) Character Animation with After Effects (running loop),General Assesment. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Master the principles of animation and use them in other areas. | 11, 2, 6, 9 | A, F |
| Analyzes the animations produced in the world and in Turkey. | 11, 2, 6, 9 | A, F |
| Graphic design knowledge and animation will be blended. | 11, 2, 6, 9 | A |
| Intermediate command of After Effects will be possible. | 11, 2, 6, 9 | A, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 11: Demonstration Method, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explanation of animation production techniques | Basics of animation Key frame animation Principle of motion (animation principles) Readings about the use of motion in graphics |
| 2 | Expression of general art movements in graphics | Graphic design and art movements The relationship between animation genres and art movements Reading about the relationship between graphic art movements and animation with examples |
| 3 | Use of general interface and conversion tools in After Effects | After Effects interface Understanding layers and components Reading about the use of basic transform tools |
| 4 | Using masking tools with form deform in After Effects | Use of form distorting tools Masking techniques and practical applications Preliminary research on composition and organizational strategies |
| 5 | Timing concept with After Effects | Zamanlama ve animasyon arasındaki ilişki Hareketin zamanlaması ve etkisi Örneklerle zamanlama kavramları hakkında okuma/izleme |
| 6 | Effects and Stylization with After Effects | Use of form distorting tools Masking techniques and practical applications |
| 7 | Practicing | |
| 8 | Typography Animations with After Effects I | The relationship between timing and animation Timing and impact of movement Timing concepts with examples |
| 9 | Typography Animations with After Effects II | Types of effects in After Effects |
| 10 | Logo Animation with After Effects | Stylization techniques and applications The role of effects in animations |
| 11 | Coding with After Effects | Fundamentals of typography animations Text animation techniques Typography animations with examples |
| 12 | Rigging with After Effects | Advanced typography animation techniques Text manipulation in animations Creative typography animations |
| 13 | Character Animation with After Effects (walking loop) | The animation potential of logos Importance and uses of logo animation Logo animation techniques |
| 13 | Character Animation with After Effects (walking loop) Character Animation with After Effects (running loop) | Fundamentals of character animation Rigging and character animation Coding and scripting for animation |
| 14 | General Assesment |
| Resources |
| Williams, R. (2009). The Animator's Survival Kit. Faber & Faber. Goldberg, E. (2008). Character Animation Crash Course! Silman-James Press. Johnston, O., & Thomas, F. (1995). The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation. Disney Editions. White, T. (2014). The Animator's Workbook: Step-By-Step Techniques of Drawn Animation. Silman-James Press. Bendazzi, G. (2016). Animation: A World History. CRC Press. Whitaker, H., & Halas, J. (2008). Timing for Animation. Focal Press. Patmore, C. (2003). The Complete Animation Course: The Principles, Practice, and Techniques of Successful Animation. Barron's Educational Series. Blair, P. (1994). Cartoon Animation. Walter Foster Publishing. Pardew, L. (2002). The Animator's Reference Book. Watson-Guptill. Hess, R. (2010). Animating with Blender: Creating Short Animations from Start to Finish. Focal Press. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts and theoretical grounds related to the field. | ||||||
| 2 | Determines the facts related to Public Relations and Advertising and analyzes these facts with various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Takes place in companies’ decision making mechanism using his/her expertise; determines problems and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Performs analysis for corporations and devises plans in order to cater the needs of the corporations. | ||||||
| 5 | Takes responsibility when necessary in the field related projects and proposes solutions to emerging problems. | X | |||||
| 6 | Takes place as a member in a project-based teamwork; leads projects and plans events. | ||||||
| 7 | Observes the theoretical and factual problems with scientific methods related to Public Relations and Advertising disciplines and sub-disciplines; analyzes the findings and presents them in scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Has a high awareness towards lifelong learning. Follows the developments, innovations, opinions, methods and techniques regularly and uses them efficiently. | X | |||||
| 9 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
| 10 | Utilizes new communication technologies efficiently in professional and scientific works and follows the developments in new communication technologies regularly. | ||||||
| 11 | Communicates verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General level. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in accordance with ethical codes in professional and scientific works. | ||||||
| 13 | Plans social responsibility events and takes a role in implementation process. | ||||||
| 14 | Performs the measurement and evaluation of communication activities. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
| 17 | Implements public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private companies using the methods and techniques related to the field. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |