39542 Web Animation

Spring 2007 Semester | Mondays 6:15 p.m. to 9:05 p.m.
Professor Rich Hauck
Department of Art
The City College of New York
richardhauck [at] hotmail

Syllabus

Course Description

Advanced projects in animation and interactive interface design for the Web using Flash. Students must have a good understanding of HTML and excellent Photoshop skills.

Course Objectives


After completion of this course, the student will:

Required Materials


A portable USB device for storing files
Foundation Flash 8 by Sham Bhangal and Kristian Besley, ISBN: 1590595424

Attendance


Students are expected to attend classes, work on projects during assigned lab times, and participate in class critiques. Whenever possible, students should notify the instructor in advance of their absence from any class.

The instructor has the right to reduce the overall course grade after 2 unexcused absences or if the student is tardy for more than 3 classes. In the case of an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to get the homework assignment (assignments will be posted on the Web site).

General Classroom Protocol


Please respect your classmates and your instructor. If you have a cell phone, please switch it to silent mode or turn it off during class. A break will be provided during every class session. Computer stations are not to be used during lectures or presentations unless otherwise instructed.

All work done in class will be conducted in a professional manner. Questionable content and vulgarity will not be accepted in class or on any assignments or projects. Consult with me if you have any questions about the appropriateness of your creative concepts or social statements.

Grading


The final course grade will be based on points totaled for all of the assignments and class participation.

Assignment 1: 50 Points
Assignment 2: 100 Points
Assignment 3: 125 Points
Project 1: Movie Title 175 Points
Project 2: Web Site 200 Points
Project 3: Portfolio 300 Points
Class Participation 50 Points
Total Possible Points 1000 Points

Projects and assignments are due at the beginning of class on the assigned deadline unless otherwise noted. Late projects will be docked 10 grade points (one letter grade) for the first day late, 20 grade points for the second day late, and 30 grade points for the third day late. A project late by four or more days will result in a failing grade.

Students may resubmit up to two assignments that receive a failing grade, provided they resubmit the assignment by the next class. The highest possible grade a resubmitted project can receive is a B+.

Determining the Final Grade


Grade Point Range
A+ 97-100
A 94-96
A- 91-93
B+ 87-90
B 84-86
B- 81-83
C+ 77-80
C 74-76
C- 71-73
D 61-70
F 0-60