Film and Animation Studies Henry Wise Wood High School Spring 2016 Ms. J. Renyk Film and Animation Studies 25/35 + IB Period 4 Room 134 [email protected] 403 253 2261 ext. 2134 Film and Animations 15 (8 credits) Students will explore the fundamentals of filmmaking by creating projects that introduce them to important shots and camera, editing, and audio techniques. In addition, students will be introduced to the basics of 2d and 3d animation through Adobe Flash and 3D Studio Max. Throughout the semester, students will also be studying the origin of film and animation and will be challenged to review films, television episodes, and animated movies in a critical and analytical way. “You’ll never look at your TV screen the same way again!” Film and Animation 25 (8 credits) With a foundational knowledge in place from the Film and Animation 15 program, students will have a sense for whether their interests fall more into filmmaking or in animation. As a class we will continue to explore the history of film by looking at the birth of animation and how it has evolved, as well as film making technologies throughout history and how far we have come in compositing and special effects. Project creation at the intermediate level will involve a much deeper look at motivation behind shots and techniques in order to communicate a message. Film and Animation 35 (8 credits) Project creation at the senior level emphasizes communicating a message and engaging an audience emotionally, through the use of calculated editing, colour, sound, and visuals. As a class we will continue to explore the history of film by looking at other periods in filmmaking such as New Hollywood (The Godfather, Bonnie and Clyde, Indiana Jones) and how it changed movie making for the rest of the world. In this class, students will also have the opportunity to work on the graduation video should that be of interest to them. Film and Animation IB This course runs within the 25 and 35 programs. Students can elect to assess for IB in their grade 12 year after having completed the 25 level program.
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Film and Animation Studies
Henry Wise Wood High School Spring 2016
Ms. J. Renyk
Film and Animation Studies 25/35 + IB Period 4
Room 134
[email protected] 403 253 2261 ext. 2134
Film and Animations 15 (8 credits) Students will explore the fundamentals of filmmaking by creating projects that introduce them to important shots and camera, editing, and audio techniques. In addition, students will be introduced to the basics of 2d and 3d animation through Adobe Flash and 3D Studio Max. Throughout the semester, students will also be studying the origin of film and animation and will be challenged to review films, television episodes, and animated movies in a critical and analytical way. “You’ll never look at your TV screen the same way again!” Film and Animation 25 (8 credits) With a foundational knowledge in place from the Film and Animation 15 program, students will have a sense for whether their interests fall more into filmmaking or in animation. As a class we will continue to explore the history of film by looking at the birth of animation and how it has evolved, as well as film making technologies throughout history and how far we have come in compositing and special effects. Project creation at the intermediate level will involve a much deeper look at motivation behind shots and techniques in order to communicate a message.
Film and Animation 35 (8 credits) Project creation at the senior level emphasizes communicating a message and engaging an audience emotionally, through the use of calculated editing, colour, sound, and visuals. As a class we will continue to explore the history of film by looking at other periods in filmmaking such as New Hollywood (The Godfather, Bonnie and Clyde, Indiana Jones) and how it changed movie making for the rest of the world. In this class, students will also have the opportunity to work on the graduation video should that be of interest to them.
Film and Animation IB This course runs within the 25 and 35 programs. Students can elect to assess for IB in their grade 12 year after having completed the 25 level program.
Materials
-‐ pen -‐ pencil -‐ eraser
Software Adobe: Students will be working in the Adobe Creative Suite CS6 and or the Creative Cloud for video editing and 2D animation, specifically in Flash, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. Should students wish to work at home, Adobe offers a 30 day free trial on all software, or the Creative Cloud is available for purchase through the Adobe website for a
variety of prices depending on the package you order. There are student rates available. Autodesk: Students will be working in 3DS Max, or can elect to work in Blender if they so choose. Autodesk offers a free student version for home use and Blender is free, open sourced software available for download as well. Assignment Submission Digital projects are submitted at the school onto the shared Digital Media Arts network. Printed work is submitted in the bin in the classroom. Your name, course, and date must be included in/on ALL assignments. Media Analysis Throughout each course a variety of media will be used to illustrate techniques. I will use sensitive judgment in selecting appropriate material for classroom use and I welcome all discussion regarding any film, television episode, and animation shown. I especially encourage students and parents to engage in active discussion about the exciting world of film and media and how it is influential in today’s society. The following is a current viewing list for the various courses, though please be advised that it is subject to change throughout the semester:
-‐ Slumdog Millionaire -‐ Searching for Bobby
Fischer -‐ Diving Bell and the
Butterfly -‐ Incendies -‐ The Shining -‐ The Killing (Hitchcock) -‐ Howl’s Moving Castle -‐ Maltese Falcon -‐ Memento -‐ Living on a Dollar -‐ Stand
-‐ Blade Runner -‐ Atanarjuat -‐ Hurt Locker -‐ Shawn of the Dead -‐ Buffy the Vampire
Slayer (TV) -‐ Birdman -‐ Bon Cop Bad Cop -‐ Toy Story -‐ Rear Window -‐ Lawrence of Arabia -‐ Psycho -‐ Fantastic Mr. Fox
-‐ Hugo -‐ Mad Max -‐ Whiplash -‐ Jurassic Park -‐ Degrassi (TV) -‐ Fringe (TV) -‐ Mr. Robot (TV) -‐ Sherlock (TV) -‐ Big Hero 6 -‐ How to Train Your
Dragon
The Laws • There is to be no food or drink at the workstations. Period. If you have an open drink or
food, you keep it at the designated food area in the lab. • Come ON TIME. Important instructions for the class are given right after the bell so if you
miss them because you show up late, they likely will not be repeated. You’re on your own. • I reserve the right to refuse a late submission of an assignment. Assignment deadlines are
discussed well in advance. • As a rule for my class (and something you should be aware of as a human being) we all
need to be watching our language and aware of who we are affecting when we say the things we do. Any language referring to a person’s sexual orientation, disability, or intelligence level is STRICTLY prohibited, regardless of intent.
• Push in your chairs when you leave and clean up your workstation. I am not here to pick up after you, neither is anyone else, including the caretaking staff.
• Say good-‐bye when you leave the room. It’s just plain ole’ good manners. Cell Phones Cell phones are a hot topic when it comes to classroom rules every year. So here’s the deal: I own one just like the rest of you but I don’t take it out and use it to text a fellow teacher when you and I are mid conversation. Nor do I use your time to sit on my iPhone playing Angry Birds either. It’s just plain rude, isn’t it? So to make it black and white, cell phones are NOT permitted in my classroom. Nada. Never. There is no need for you to be able to text your buddy during my class time. Plus, it’s good for you to take a break from that little device. Consider it a 90 minute detox. Attendance Attendance is mandatory for all classes. I take attendance every class and it will affect the time management portion of your grade for every assignment should your absence be unexcused. Also, if you do miss a class for any reason, do not come up to me during the next class and ask, “Did I miss anything?” Of course you did! You missed an entire class! Ask a neighbor to fill you in when it is convenient for them. Or come to me before school, after lunch, or during Wise Time and I will catch you up. I cannot catch you up during class time because that time is being spent working with the group. Lastly, if you miss a class, expect to be behind. There is little to no homework in the class because EVERYTHING MUST BE COMPLETED IN THE LAB WHERE WE HAVE THE SOFTWARE. If you miss (excused or unexcused), expect to have to make it up here, in the lab either before school or during Wise Time. *Please refer as well to the attendance policy in the student handbook.
The Philosophy of Room 134 There is a zero tolerance towards bullying of any kind inside or outside of the classroom. The classroom is a safe environment where we can express ourselves and be who we are without having to worry about getting negative attention of any kind. Imagine a world where everyone created the same work! So boring! And yet it is so easy to catch ourselves criticizing each other for being different from a so-‐called norm we think everyone has to fit into. It has become too easy for us to hide behind the anonymity of the internet and hurt each other from a safe distance. End it now. Life’s too short and you’ll regret it later on down the road if you do decide to spend your time judging someone else for the sake of whatever your reasons may be. You never know the battles that someone is facing in their personal lives and what you say or do might just trigger something in them that you will want to take back. Don’t risk it. Be kind to each other. In fact, go out of your way to be kind to each other. You’ll start to see how quickly that can make you feel awesome. You’ll see… I challenge you to…
• Become mindful of your actions and words when joking around with your fellow classmates.
• Learn to see the beauty of individuality and how much cooler it is to be unique. • Appreciate someone else’s opinion, even if it differs from your own. • See how amazing it is to learn about someone outside of your “social circle” and to share
in the beauty of individuality. • Be kind. I know you all can be!
“To me the interesting main character is never the one without flaws.” –JJ Abrams
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