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First Semester
2012-2013
Class Survey
 

Computer Graphics

Extra Credit: Read THIS article. Write a 1.5 page double-spaced paper in which you answer the following questions: 1) How is this article different than other forms of online journalism you have experienced? 2) How do you feel this type of online writing will change the way we view future online journal articles?

Project 4: What The Gif

  • Homework Due on 1/7/12: Brainstorm and determine the gif that you intend to create. You must be ready to use your class time efficiently.
  • Project Presentation Due on 1/11/12!

Homework Due on 12/19/12: Read the following article about the artmaking processes of Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg. Annotate the article accordingly. On the back of the sheet write down a description of the type of .gif animation that you hope to create in the next two classes. Keep in mind that your .gif image will be graded.

Project 3: Me Me Meme

Homework Due on 11/7/12: For the next project it has been requested that a six-step analysis essay no longer be part of the requirements. Though I'm not opposed to this idea it is still important that I have some method to evaluate your knowledge of this analytic process. In order to prove that the class is ready to move on from this grading system I am asking that you write down and explain 3 different ways in which you could prove your knowledge of your working process and the six-steps instead of writing a six-step analysis essay. Each explanation should tell me how the information will be delivered and why this is MORE VALUABLE than writing an essay. Also, please give one idea for a future project and how your preferred six-step method would be used to explain the project. Plan on handing this assignment in.

Extra Credit Due on 11/5/12: Watch one television show and write down the different commercials that occur between segments (the show must be a minimum of a half an hour). Write down a brief description of the commercials that take place during the break (you should specify the product or service that each commercial is trying to sell you). After this, write a one page, double-spaced, essay in which you write about what the commercials imply about the viewers of the show. How successful do you believe the marketing is?

Homework Due on 10/31/12: Read the story Vampire by Richard Christian Matheson (this was handed out in class on 10/29). Annotate the story then write a 6 to 7 sentence paragraph in which you write your interpretation of what happened in the story. Also, you must prepare to have the Story and Project portion of your Craft project completed by the end of class on Wednesday the 31st.

Homework Due on 10/23/12: Read the 22 Rules Of Storytelling: According To Pixar and the highlight the rules that you tend to follow and the rules you have difficulty following. Explain why you find each one easy or difficult. Then read The Original Pitch For Monsters, Inc. and write a paragraph that explains how you see the rules of storytelling demonstrated when you compare both the pitch and film Monsters, Inc.

Homework Due on 10/19/12: Read the micro-fiction stories that were handed out in class. Write down a two sentence description of the theme for each story. Also, pick one story that you enjoyed and choose a character from it. Using the limited information you received about the character, write a small paragraph (6 to 7 sentences) you could give to someone that gives them an idea of who the character is. You will be making a lot of inferences; that is perfectly acceptable. The goal is to get to the heart of the character and determine what makes him/her tick.

Homework Due on 10/17/12: Read the Peter Docter interview. After a careful analysis type a paragraph of 6 to 7 sentences that explains the Pixar animation process and whether or not you would work well creating that type of work in that type of environment. Make sure to thoroughly explain your answers and prepare to discuss them in class on Wednesday.

Homework Due on 10/2/12: Read the Mike Weiringo article and take notes (written right on the article) that relate to the artistic process and theories of creation. Also, write down 3 open ended questions to add to the in-class discussion.

Project 1: Symbolic Design Part 1: The Structure - You are to develop an image that brings a new meaning to the iconography of our alphabet. The attached assignment sheet will lay out the specific directions you must follow in order to succeed on this project. Keep in mind that there are three parts to this assignment: the project, the six step self-analysis, and your presentation. Project Presentations Due On Thursday 10/4/12

Homework Due on 9/12/12: Find a piece of art and explain how the six steps were used to create it. Write down your answers on a separate sheet of paper and prepare to discuss your analysis in class.

 

Review Materials: The Six Steps Slideshow