Information Package

Program of Cartoon and Animation

ANI531

ADVANCE CHARACTER DESIGN

Course Code
ANI531
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Expressing the view by drawing.
  2. Two and three dimensional thinking.
  3. Expressing thoughts by picturing or iconography.
  4. Abilty to work in a particular subject limitations.
  5. Solving design problems and generating orginal ideas.
  6. In art design field ability to work interdisciplinary.
  7. Expressing conceptual thinking and thoughts verbally and visually.
  8. Thinking in context.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsANİ510 Character and Scene Design, ANİ221 Animation Principle and Techniques, ANİ126 Animation Programs I, ANİ227 Animation Programs II
Course DescriptionThis course aims for students to recall the fundamentals of character design and experience how to apply this knowledge in various projects. By the end of the semester, students are expected to evaluate a character they have designed in detail from every aspect within the framework of interactive design.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week INTRODUCTION - On the structure, rules, and expectations of the course...
2nd Week Review of the Character and Scene Design course. What do we remember? Project 1.
3rd Week Evaluation of projects, feedback provided. Sample analysis for the new project. Project 2.
4th Week Evaluation of projects, feedback provided. Sample analysis for the new project. Project 3.
5th Week Evaluation of projects, feedback provided. Continuation of Project 3.
6th Week Evaluation of projects, feedback provided. Information about the midterm. Preliminary work for the midterm.
7th Week Feedback on the midterm. Continuation of the midterm project.
8th Week MIDTERM SUBMISSION
9th Week What should we pay attention to when designing for different media? Sample analysis for the new project. Project 4.
10th Week Evaluation of projects, feedback provided. Continuation of Project 4.
11th Week Evaluation of projects, feedback provided. Information about the final. Preliminary work for the final.
12th Week Feedback on the final. Continuation of the final project.
13th Week Feedback on the final. Continuation of the final project.
14th Week Final updates and last feedback before the final.
Recommended or Required ReadingCreating Characters with Personality by Tom Bancroft
Animation: From Concepts and Production by Hannes Rall
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Project 4 40
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 4 4
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 10 3 30
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 4 3 12
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework
Project 4 10 40
Total Work Load146
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.86
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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