Information Package

GRA238

ANIMATION

Course Code
GRA238
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Develop the ability to think in two and three dimensions.
  2. Gain the ability to express their ideas in 2D form.
  3. Follow evolving and changing technology and choose what suits them best.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to introduce students to animation techniques and possibilities, enabling them to gain hands-on experience through practical applications.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course introduction and information.
2nd Week Basics of After Effects.
3rd Week Introduction to basic 2D animation and analysis of examples.
4th Week Introduction to After Effects interface and menus.
5th Week Fundamentals of motion in After Effects.
6th Week Integration of After Effects with Adobe Illustrator.
7th Week Studio project development.
8th Week Midterm Exam.
9th Week Masking techniques.
10th Week Final project assignment and initiation.
11th Week Project critiques.
12th Week Project critiques.
13th Week Project critiques.
14th Week General evaluation.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 1 30
Project 1 50
Attendance 1 10
Other 1 10
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 6 5 30
Preparation for Final exam 1 2 2
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 5 5 25
Performance Practice 5 5 25
Total Work Load140
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.66
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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K3 X
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K5 X
K6 X X X
K7
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K9 X
K10
K11 X
K12
K13 X
K14 X X
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