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ANIM 715 Character Look Development Surface and context have an interdependent relation- ship to the production of 3-D characters. This course explores advanced texturing techniques, including use of hair and fur, to create realistic and stylized sur- faces appropriate for animated characters in context. Prerequisite(s): ANIM 709 or VSFX 708.
ANIM 721 Storyboarding and Previsualization This course examines a number of approaches for adaptation of story content to cinematic form, exam- ining the styles of many films and aesthetic problem solving particular to animation. Students learn how to transpose ideas through 2-D storyboards and animat- ics to 3-D asset creation for previsualized story reels, emphasizing deadlines, techniques and alternative methods to communicate ideas.
ANIM 724 3-D Naturalistic Character Animation This course explores the background of naturalistic character movement, advancing key-frame anima- tion techniques and use of motion-capture tech- nology. Observational animation is prioritized with special regard to subtle gesture. Learning emphasis is placed on advanced problem solving in 3-D animation. Prerequisite(s): ANIM 709 or VSFX 708.
ANIM 725 Environment Look Development This course emphasizes the application of industry standard practices to create believable form and tex- ture for animation environments. The course covers advanced topics in set creation, design and model- ing with an emphasis on reference-based structures as applied to predetermined content requirements. Prerequisite(s): ANIM 709 or VSFX 708.
ANIM 736 2-D Collaborative Project Through collaboration, students create a short ani- mated film utilizing traditional media. Emphasis is placed on original content and collective vision. Prerequisite(s): ANIM 705, ANIM 713.
ANIM 737 3-D Collaborative Project Through group participation, students create a short animated story utilizing 3-D computer media. From preproduction to postproduction, students employ methods of contemporary production management. Prerequisite(s): ANIM 705, ANIM 709.
ANIM 748 Animation M.A. Portfolio This course provides M.A. students with an opportu- nity to prepare a professional portfolio package. By assessing their body of work, identifying individual career goals and preparing for interviewing in anima- tion related fields, students prepare a personal demo reel, flatbook, Web site, resume, business card and letterhead. Topics include marketing strategies, studio business practices and how to use career services at SCAD as an ongoing resource.
ANIM 750 Industry Insight: Los Angeles Students gain exposure to industry professionals that range from high budget feature and game studios to smaller-budget independents. Students establish networking contacts and understand what career opportunities exist to determine career objectives. The trip is preceded by research and preparation of a portfolio package and followed with a paper sum- marizing the experience and listing contacts made. Prerequisite(s): ANIM 709.
ANIM 751 Animation Off-campus: Japan Through organized trips to cultural events and land- marks, students learn how to collect firsthand project reference and document the experience. Through trips to animation studios, they also gain an under- standing of the Japanese production environment and the nature of the Japanese animation market. Prerequisite(s): ANIM 713.
ANIM 752 Animation Industry Off-campus Seminar Students gain exposure to industry professionals and animation cultures that range from large-budget feature animation and game studios to small-budget, independent studios based in various cities within and outside the United States. Students establish network- ing contacts and learn what career opportunities exist
now and in the future. The trip is preceded by anima- tion industry research and preparation of a portfolio package and followed with a paper summarizing the experience and detailing contacts made.
ANIM 753 Animation Studio I In this required seminar/studio course, students develop and define a personal vision in their area of interest. As preparation for thesis work, this course is flexible and self-directed with a strong emphasis on cri- tique. Prerequisite(s): ANIM 705, ARTH 701, SFDM 719.
ANIM 756 Animation Character Performance This course offers students advanced learning that combines the principles of character animation with observational techniques to create believable char- acter performances. Students are encouraged to develop their own aesthetic. Pre-rigged or puppets made in other courses can be used in this course. Prerequisite(s): ANIM 709.
ANIM 758 Animation Design I This course focuses on the design issues in all anima- tion media, including fundamentals of layouts, screen design, methods of locating characters within a frame, issues of timing, camera moves, titles and credits. Prerequisite(s): ANIM 705.
ANIM 759 The Short Short In this course, students explore the possibilities for extreme short-form animated content such as the visual gag or animated conundrum of between 15 and 30 seconds in length. Students develop and complete content intended for portable media and interstitials. Prerequisite(s): ANIM 753.
ANIM 760 Stop Motion Animation Students are introduced to a wide variety of stop motion styles, materials and techniques, including clay, object and puppet animation utilizing both tabletop and multiplane setups. Students are encouraged to develop a personal approach while exploring possi- bilities in character design, armature and set building, lighting, special effects and camera techniques.
ANIM 762 Directed Projects in Animation I Working closely with the professor, students define specific production goals to explore or complete an animation project of their choosing. Emphasis is on the director’s conceptual, aesthetic and technical decision-making processes. Students are encouraged to share their specific areas of expertise while produc- ing individually directed projects. Prerequisite(s): ANIM 709 or ANIM 713, and ANIM 721, SFDM 719.
ANIM 764 Experimental Process and Narrative This course exposes students to nonorthodox approaches to animation production. Emphasis is placed on creating process driven work and explor- ing alternative narrative approaches. Prerequisite(s): SFDM 719.
ANIM 772 Directed Projects in Animation II This course provides additional structured production opportunities for students continuing independent project development. Emphasis is on realizing personal vision through exploration of the tools of animation and further refining of production management skills. Prerequisite(s): ANIM 762.
ANIM 775 Animation Studio II This seminar/studio course continues the animation studio sequence as preproduction for the thesis project. Students must complete this course in order to register for the thesis project. Prerequisite(s): ANIM 753.
ANIM 778 Animation M.F.A. Portfolio This course provides M.F.A. students with an oppor- tunity to prepare a professional portfolio, assessing practical thesis work and support projects to promote individual career goals in animation related fields. Students prepare a personal demo reel, flatbook, Web site, resume, business card, letterhead and artist statement. Topics include marketing strategies, studio business practices and how to use SCAD’s office of career services as an ongoing resource. Prerequisite(s): ANIM 775.
ANIM 779F Graduate Field Internship Students in this course undertake a field assign- ment under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): 15 graduate credit hours, good aca- demic standing.
ANIM 779T Graduate Teaching Internship Students in this course undertake a teaching assign- ment under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): 15 graduate credit hours, good aca- demic standing.
ANIM 780 Special Topics in Animation This course provides students with an opportunity to focus on particular issues in the field of animation or to study advanced techniques and processes. Faculty, course content and prerequisites vary each time the course is offered. The course may include lectures, discussions, individual projects and critiques, depend- ing on the nature of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Vary according to topic.
ANIM 790 Animation M.F.A. Thesis Animation M.F.A. students develop an innovative and theoretically informed body of work that is exhibited in a manner and context that supports its creative content. Students also produce a written component that addresses the theoretical premise of the work. Prerequisite(s): ANIM 775.
Anthropology (Undergraduate)
ANTH 101 Introduction to Anthropology This course introduces the anthropological study of the human species, culture and society, exploring similarities and differences in the ways human beings adapt to the natural environment and to each other. By examining, through time and space, how different peoples sustain themselves, interact with one another, perceive art and react to the inevitability of death, students reach a better understanding of themselves and the basics of human biology, society and culture.
ANTH 106 Language, Culture and Society This course provides an introduction to relationships between human language, culture and society. Stu- dents examine and explore the properties of human language that make it unique. The course encourages students to address the prominent role of language in cultural models and social organizations.
ANTH 107 Introduction to Visual Anthropology Visual anthropology addresses complex meanings, symbols, methodology and cultural aspects associated with media and anthropology. Students in this course learn the history of visual anthropology beginning with the first anthropologists who used to images to record cultures as well as the concerns of those who use film and photography as tools of documentation. Students examine the definition and techniques associated with creating an ethnographic film. They also are exposed to texts that deal with the construction of images, the power of icons, and media as an artifact of culture. Students create one short ethnographic film or photo series as an introductory level ethnographic work in the field of visual anthropology.
ANTH 201 North American Indians This course explores the rich culture, history and devel- opment of different native peoples from select regions of North America, from the arrival of ice-age hunter- gatherers, through European contact, to the present. Topics such as social structure, subsistence, settlement, religion, technology, architecture and art are examined from regional perspectives. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 101.
Anthropology (Graduate)
ANTH 701 Global Cultural Theory A study of global cultural theory from structuralism to semiotics to postmodernism forms the foundation of this course. Major theoretical trends reflected in the writings of Marx, Saussure and Weber are analyzed as well as the work of thinkers such as Appadurai, Sen- nett, Foucault and Zizek.
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