Students are encouraged to build their foundation skills (e.g. drawing, motion design), explore and be inspired by the great animated films gathered from around the world in De Anza's animation history courses, and develop visual ideas for personal films in script, storyboard and workshop classes. The objective is for students to have the concepts, storyboards and (in some cases) soundtracks for their personal film projects in place by the time they have acquired the technical skills to create the animation. All students should take advantage of courses (including F/TV 79G and 79H series variable topic courses) that are only offered in the Fall quarter. Remember that some degree or certificate requirements may be taken in the second year of the program. Important Note: Students must register as early as possible. Some courses fill quickly and others are cancelled well before the quarter starts if they are under-enrolled. Do not wait for the first class meeting; this may be too late! Even if the course does not start until late in the quarter, all registration should be completed prior to the quarter's start to ensure that the course will be offered. Fall 2011 F/TV 75K Japanese Animation Elective course - feature films and international festival-winning shorts Offered only in Fall An examination of the post-1960s evolution of animated films in Japan, a national cinema famed for its exciting range of subject matter and outstanding graphics. Screening of exemplary and influential works by distinguished artists, writing collectives and production studios. Close analysis of social content, reflections of history, adaptations of literature and artistic technique. F/TV 79G Workshop with Professional Traditional Animator Variable topic elective course - offered Fall, Winter, Spring (topics vary) The Fall quarter's topic is "Motion Design for Animators" Investigation of the fundamental principles of movement and timing when animating characters or objects, progressing from simple to complex motion. Experience in creating character weight, power and emotion and in portraying the forces of nature in "effects" animation. Close analysis of the animation technique in exemplary professional films. Focuses on drawn animation, but the principles of motion design are equally applicable to all types of animation. This topic is only offered in Fall Quarter. F/TV 79H Workshop with Professional Computer Animator Variable topic elective course - offered Fall, Winter, Spring (topics vary) The Fall quarter's topic is "3D Computer Animation Modeling" Basic design and construction techniques for the creation of three- dimensional computer animation models of characters and objects, including the fundamentals of texturing, lighting and rendering. Students create 3D cinematic stills and prepare for character rigging and animation. Uses Autodesk "Maya Unlimited" and Pixologic "Z- Brush." This topic is only offered in Fall Quarter. Animation students may also be interested in F/TV 85 - Motion Graphics, a course using Adobe After Effects and related software.
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	Sample annual course schedule for planning purposes; actual courses contingent on enrollment.
	Basic Production Courses Fall Winter Spring 69 - Animation Principles: Character & Motion 68 - Sound for Animation 69 - Animation Principles: Character & Motion 66A - Basic Animation Techniques: 3DMedia 66A - Basic Animation Techniques: 3DMedia 83A - Introduction to 2D Computer Animation 83A - Introduction to 2D Computer Animation Foundation Courses Fall Winter Spring 70G - Screenwriting for Animation 70H - The Animation Storyboard 67H - Animation Drawing: Animal Expression 67G - Drawing for Animation: Human Figure 67I - Drawing: Layout/Visual Development Advanced Production Courses Fall Winter Spring 66B - Advanced Puppet Animation 71 - Animation Production Workshop 71 - Animation Production Workshop 71 - Animation Production Workshop 72 - Advanced Animation Workshop 72 - Advanced Animation Workshop 72 - Advanced Animation Workshop 79G/H - Workshop with Professional Animator 79G/H - Workshop with Professional Animator 79G/H - Workshop with Professional Animator 81Y - Animation Seminar Production Topics 81Y - Animation Seminar Production Topics 81Y - Animation Seminar Production Topics 81 - Motion Control Camera Technique 83B - Advanced 2D Computer Animation 84A - Introduction to 3D Computer Animation 84A - Introduction to 3D Computer Animation 84A - Introduction to 3D Computer Animation 84B - Intermediate 3D Computer Animation 84B - Intermediate 3D Computer Animation 84B - Intermediate 3D Computer Animation 84C - Advanced 3D Computer Animation 84C - Advanced 3D Computer Animation 84C - Advanced 3D Computer Animation 80H - Animated Film Completion for Certificate/Degree Animation Studies Courses Fall Winter Spring 75K - Japanese Animation 75G - History of World Animation 75H - Classic Hollywood Animation (even years) 75J - The Animated Feature Film (odd years) 77Y - Animation History Area Study 77Y - Animation History Area Study 77Y - Animation History Area Study 77Y - Animation History Area Study 77Y - Animation History Area Study