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TITLE OF COURSE:\u00a0World History of Animation<\/strong><\/p>\n

COURSE NUMBER & SECTION: MES160-1300, Fall 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

SCHEDULE: Tuesdays, 1:00PM – 3:45PM | Online (Synchronous). Please check\u00a0Blackboard for Zoom link and passcode.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

PROFESSOR: Anna Pinkas\u00a0| <\/strong>email: apinkas@bmcc.cuny.edu<\/a> | <\/strong>Office hours: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30AM – 11AM (please visit Blackboard for Zoom link or email to set an appointment)<\/strong><\/p>\n

CREDITS: 3<\/strong> | CLASS HRS: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

BASIC SKILLS:\u00a0Pass ESL54 or ENG 88\/ Pass ACR 94 or writing Index 55+\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong>PRE AND CO-REQUISITES:\u00a0None<\/strong><\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION:\u00a0World History of Animation introduces students to seminal works of animation across time and cultures. The course discusses the evolution of the art form through the lens of technical innovations, socio-political contexts, and aesthetic movements. Students will study works ranging from large productions to independent and experimental shorts, and the influence of different international productions on one another, including Asian and European works and creators.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<\/p>\n

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Description<\/th>\nMeasurement<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1. Identify vocabulary used in the field of animation, such as frame rate, storyboarding, concept art, celluloid, stop motion, CGI, rendering etc. <\/span><\/td>\nQuizzes, journals and papers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2. Recognize how technical innovations have changed the aesthetic, financial considerations, and distribution of animated works.<\/span><\/td>\nPapers and journals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3. Differentiate animation genres, techniques and modes of production of different eras and nations. <\/span><\/td>\nPapers and journals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4. Compare and contrast the visual style, target audience and intent of animated works across time and cultures.<\/span><\/td>\nPapers and journals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.\u00a0Identify issues of difference among animators\/studios and the ways difference has affected their animated works.<\/span><\/td>\nPapers and journals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOMES<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Description<\/th>\nMeasurement<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Communication Skills \u2013 Students will write, read, listen and speak critically and effectively. Student behaviors include being able to: Express ideas clearly in written form; Employ critical reading skills to analyze written material; Exhibit active listening skills; Give an effective oral presentation.<\/td>\nPapers and journals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arts & Humanities- Students will be able to develop knowledge and understanding of the arts and literature through critiques of works of art, music, theatre and literature.<\/span><\/td>\nPapers and journals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Information & Technology Literacy \u2013 Students will collect, evaluate and interpret information and effectively use information technologies. Student behaviors include being able to: Conduct research using appropriate research strategies; Make effective use of technology.<\/td>\nUsing the OER website and Blackboard<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Values- Students will be able to make informed choices based on an understanding of personal values, human diversity, multicultural awareness and social responsibility.<\/td>\nPapers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

REQUIRED TEXT: This is an OER\/ZTC<\/strong> (Open Educational Resources\/Zero Textbook Course) course. Free class materials (including films, readings etc.) are available at\u00a0https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/mes-160-1300-f2021\/<\/a><\/p>\n

OTHER RESOURCES:\u00a0\u00a0The films on this syllabus are available for free on KANOPY<\/strong> Streaming Videos and\/or online. Please follow these instructions<\/a> to login to KANOPY (you must use your BMCC ID and password to gain access through this URL:\u00a0https:\/\/bmcccuny.kanopy.com<\/a><\/strong>). Students must also use Open Lab<\/strong><\/a> & Blackboard<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to access other course content and grading<\/p>\n

USE OF TECHNOLOGY:\u00a0Students will use Blackboard<\/strong> to post their assignment. Faculty will upload grades and comments there too, along with any other course material they see fit.\u00a0Students will need to login to OpenLab and Blackboard regularly. If you do not have (or cannot remember) your id and password for both\/either, contact the BMCC helpdesk right away: 212-220-8379\u00a0helpdesk@bmcc.cuny.edu ;\u00a0<\/a>RoomS141 (199 Chambers Street). You may also rest your password by going to\u00a0https:\/\/cunyportal.cuny.edu\/<\/a> and clicking on \u201cAccount & Password Reset\u201d. All Students are required to use their full BMCC email address when signing into the computers, Wi-Fi, BMCC Portal and other BMCC IT Services requiring authentication. (For example, John Doe would now sign in as john.doe@stu.bmcc.cuny.edu)<\/p>\n

TUTORING: Take advantage of BMCC\u2019s one-on-one tutoring services<\/strong> (free!) (available online and in-person). Visit https:\/\/www.bmcc.cuny.edu\/students\/lrc\/<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

GRADING:\u00a0Grading is based on successful completion of all papers, quizzes, writing exercises, and class participation. Assignments must be handed in on time. Points will be deducted for work that is handed in late.<\/p>\n

Class participation 10%<\/strong>
\nQuizzes 15%<\/strong>
\nJournal entries 20%<\/strong>
\nShort paper (3-4 pages) 25%<\/strong>
\nLong paper (5-7 pages) 30%<\/strong><\/p>\n

Papers: <\/b>Both the short and long papers will be critical analysis papers, NOT research papers. The point of each is to cultivate visual literacy by naming the choices made by the filmmakers and then analyze how these choices impact the viewer. Guidelines and topics will be handed out in advance. You will be asked to submit outlines and drafts for both papers prior to the full version. Improper citation and not following the guidelines will count against the final grade for both papers.\u00a0<\/span>Any missing paper or exam will result in a Zero for that assignment unless the student is able to provide a reasonable explanation in a timely communication to the instructor. You will NOT pass this course if you do not complete ALL assignments.<\/span><\/p>\n

Class Participation: <\/b>10% of the grade for this course comes from your participation: arriving to class on time, taking notes, asking questions about the materials covered, answering when called upon, completing in-class exercises, watching the films shown. Please be on time and notify the professor if you will be absent. While this is an online class, it will meet synchronously every week and you are expected to attend each session. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to catch up on the material you missed and to make sure you meet assignment deadlines. <\/span>NOTE<\/b>: the use of cell phones during class is NOT allowed. Please be respectful of others in class who may find this distracting. The use of cell phones will be reflected in your class participation grade AND the professor reserves the right to ask you to leave the classroom, particularly during the film screenings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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WEEKLY BREAKDOWN (Subject to change)<\/span><\/p>\n

[Note: See “Topics” menu for a list of films and readings assigned each week. Not everything will be shown in class; students are responsible for reviewing ALL listed material]<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Week 1 (Tue 8\/31) : Course introduction | Definition and techniques<\/b><\/p>\n