1. The Rest of the Semester

2. Weds 12/19 Tues 1/8 Thurs 12/20 Weds 1/9 Fri 12/21 Thurs 1/10 Weds 1/2
WRITTEN SUMMARY DUE /
START WORKING ON FINAL
Weds 12/12 Flex Day
Weds 12/19
Tues 1/8
Thurs 12/13
Thurs 12/20
Weds 1/9
Particle systems
Fri 12/21
Thurs 1/10
Fri 12/14
Weds 1/2
Fri 1/11
Mon 12/17
Thurs 1/3
Mon 1/14
Extra techniques 1
Fri 1/4
Tues 1/15
Tues 12/18
Mon 1/7
Weds 1/16
Extra techniques 2
FINAL
DUE

3. FINAL PROJECT

4. WHAT IS THE FINAL PROJECT?
YOU DECIDE… as long as…
It represents a challenge for you—new techniques used / existing skills expanded on & refined
It’s something that will take at least 2.5 weeks of hard work to finish (with possible participation points / each week)
It showcases several different types of techniques and skills that make it interesting and sophisticated
You have a clear sense of style
You clearly exhibit how much you’ve learned and grown as an animator / After Effects user
EASY ON THE MEMES / MAKE IT PROFESSIONAL

5. IDEAS?
A simple narrative cartoon with different shots/angles/characters
A short film that features special effects like motion tracking, explosions, chroma-keying, 3D titling, CC effects, particle systems, etc.
Kinetic typography
A movie trailer for a fake, animated or live action movie that features tons of different techniques.
Add animation, special effects, text, kinetic typography to “found footage”—old videos found online, etc. to reimagine them
A music video featuring a variety of different effects

6. SOME EXAMPLES Bonobo – Cirrus Music Video
Flying Lotus – Putty Boy Strut
They Might Be Giants – Electric Car Music Video
Beck - Wow
Zbig Rybcynski - Excerpts
Andy Shauf – The Magician
Shop Vac Music Video – Kinetic Typography
ODD by Sato (abstract animation)
Frogility (abstract animation)
Animated Dreams 15
Abstract Shape Animation

7. GRADING TIME / EFFORT __ / 50 CHALLENGE __ / 50
Will take 2—2.5 weeks to complete
Time is used wisely for experimentation, refinement, etc. / you don’t waste the first few days
Completed composition is at least 30 seconds for more challenging projects with slightly less challenging projects being longer
CHALLENGE __ / 50
Project represents a challenge for you & your skill level
New techniques used / existing skills expanded on & refined
You clearly put forth maximum effort
SKILL / PROFESSIONALISM __ / 50
Showcases several different types of techniques/skills making it interesting/sophisticated
Shows you’ve learned a lot in class & can problem solve
Exhibits quality and professional techniques; isn’t sloppy or unprofessional
Professionalism: fonts are appropriate, masks are clean, Photoshop work is clean, motion is smooth / realistic, etc.
CONCEPT / VARIETY __ / 50
Production’s idea / concept is unique and interesting
There is a creative and original vision
Use multiple sophisticated techniques to convey story / information
Story, message, or intended mood is coherent and well-planned