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

COURSE NUMBER & SECTION: MES160-1102, Spring 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

SCHEDULE: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:30AM – 12:45PM | Online (Synchronous). Please check Brightspace for Zoom link and passcode.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

PROFESSOR: Anna Pinka<\/strong>s<\/em> | apinkas@bmcc.cuny.edu | Office hours:<\/em> Mondays, 9AM -10AM, S-608 (in-person) |<\/strong> Mondays, 3:30PM – 5:30PM (Zoom, see link on Brightspace) <\/strong>(Feel free to email Prof Pinkas in advance if you would like to reserve a slot or if you would like to find an alternate day\/time to speak).\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

CREDITS: 3<\/strong> | CLASS HRS: 3<\/strong> BASIC SKILLS:\u00a0Pass ESL54 or ENG 88\/ Pass ACR 94 or writing Index 55+\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong>PRE AND CO-REQUISITES:\u00a0None<\/strong><\/p>\r\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>\r\n

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

GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOMES<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Description<\/th>\r\nMeasurement<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\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>\r\nClassroom Speaking and Writing Exercises, Quizzes, Final Presentation<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\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>\r\nClassroom Speaking and Writing Exercises, Quizzes, Final Presentation<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\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>\r\nUsing the OER website, Zoom and Brightspace<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\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>\r\nClassroom Speaking and Writing Exercises, Quizzes, Final Presentation<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\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 https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/mes160-s26\/<\/a><\/p>\r\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> & Brightspace<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to access other course content and grading<\/p>\r\n

USE OF TECHNOLOGY: Students will use Brightspace to submit their graded work. T Faculty will upload grades and comments there too, along with any other course material they see fit. Students will need to login to OpenLab and Brightspace 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 helpdesk@bmcc.cuny.edu ;\u00a0<\/a>RoomS141 (199 Chambers Street). You may also rest your password by going to https:\/\/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>\r\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>\r\n

EMAIL ETIQUETTE: Please email Professor Pinkas at: apinkas@bmcc.cuny.edu<\/a>. Practice professional writing (i.e: Start your email with “Dear Professor Pinkas”, end with “Best” and your full name), and put your class and section name in the subject line of the email.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

POLICY ON THE USE OF GENERATIVE AI: In this course, students may use generative AI applications for the creation of text or media for specific assignments, only<\/strong> as directed by the instructor (see below).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

LATENESS AND CLASS BEHAVIOR: Classes begin promptly at the time indicated in the Schedule of Classes. Joining a lecture more than fifteen minutes after the scheduled starting time constitutes lateness and will incur participation deductions. Good classroom citizenship is career professionalism training and must be mastered in this course. Please turn your camera on and respond to prompts. Any behavior deemed disruptive by the Professor, including but not limited to: verbal or written threats, aggressiveness, engaging in non-classwork activities, and in any other way distracting other students from paying attention to their learning experience will be dealt with by asking the disruptive student to leave the classroom. Further action may be taken when necessary.<\/p>\r\n

ATTENDANCE: In case of an absence, e<\/span>mail the Professor right away to explain, and attend the next Office Hour with any questions. In the case of a sickness or emergency that would result in several absences, email the Professor with an explanation, and consult with them and your Academic Advisor to determine if you should withdraw from the course.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

GRADING: Grading is based on successful completion of the following assignments and class participation. Assignments must be handed in on time. Points will be deducted for work that is handed in late. There is a maximum allowance of 3 late assignments for the semester. Students cannot resubmit an already graded assignment. No extra credit options are offered for this section.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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