Friday, February 8, 2013

Principles of animation

Read the principles of animation article

Identify one example of each technique in the film. Use the screen shot database to illustrate your work in a storyboard type graphic (add notes and illustration to describe the technique.)

Use photoshop to combine notes with the definition of the technique and the screen cap.

http://screenmusings.org/WALL-E/index.htm





Thursday, February 7, 2013

Professional Dress

Professional Dress

Students participating in BPA field trip activities are required to be in professional dress.  These guidelines have been clearly defined for students.  Over the past several weeks we have asked students to inform us if there are any issues with obtaining professional dress clothing / footwear.  In the 18 years the IMD program has run we have never had a student we couldn't help meet these guidelines when given adequate prior notice.


Students who show up day of trip who do not meet professional dress guidelines have the following options:

1. Contact someone to bring the appropriate clothing / footwear to SWCA prior to leaving for the trip.

2. Find an appropriate clothing choice in the IMD studio.  This selection is very limited and available first come first serve basis.  

We are very disappointed in students who have chosen not to make accommodations for themselves.

Students who can not find a solution before transportation leaves SWCA will remain at school.



Denim is not permitted.

Sneakers and athletic shoes are not permitted regardless of color.

Gentlemen are required to wear a tie.

Skirt length must meet SWCS guidelines.










Wednesday, February 6, 2013

IMD I and II

Creative 3rd Hour

We've been working with BPA for quite a while.  Use 3rd hour to have fun with the awesome technology on our desktops.

Use the lab to work on somthing creative and fun, here are some examples:

Work on a side project you've been wanting to finish.

Make a card for someone you care about (Valentines day is right around the corner)

Doing some research on a favorite movie, video game, ccg, team?  Screen cap your work and paste into a powerpoint.

I also have one spot the following:

guitar, keyboard, synth, sound booth, and drums.

I'd like to open these up to folks who dont have them at home, so please pass if you have access to them other times.

Turn in your work to 36_creative_hour







Tuesday, February 5, 2013

For the presenter:

Focus on a strong introduction and conclusion.

Use a note card if you need it!



For the Audience

Actively Listen

Review your questions list if necessary


Wednesday, January 30, 2013

IMD I and II

Computer Modeling

Continue making revision based on feedback from presentations yesterday.  Place an emphasis on adding detail to the coaster 3D.  Make sure you create several different camera views of the coaster.


Computer Animation

Continue working on completing videos.  Make sure to include rollercoaster sound effects and crowd noise as appropriate.

Web Design

Outline your presentation to judges and rehearse.  You will be up first for presentations to the class tomorrow.  Make sure you have a good presentation ready!

Digital Media

Complete your presentations if necessary and prepare your presentation to judges.  You will be presenting to the class tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

IMD I and II

I want to show off your best work!

Please submit up to 5 of your favorite portfolio files last_first_title to

IMD I - 34_favorite_work

IMD II -  46_favorite_work

Thursday, January 17, 2013

IMD I and II

Computer Modeling

Continue working on your folder, we will review these tomorrow.

Computer Animation Teams

Model track sections and continue working on script elements.

Website

Create new content for backgrounds and header - footer divs

Digital Media

Continue with after effects work and help students needing to shoot today - see Mr. D for camera gear.