Faculty: Media The Cartoons and Animation major focuses on the art and techniques of creating animated content for various media, including film, television, video games, and digital platforms. Students gain skills in character design, storytelling, animation principles, digital tools, and production processes, preparing for careers in animation studios, game development, advertising, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles and history of animation. - Develop skills in character design and development. - Learn storytelling and narrative techniques for animation. - Explore animation principles and techniques. - Gain proficiency in digital animation tools and software. - Develop production management and team collaboration skills. - Gain practical experience through animation projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Cartoons and Animation** - Overview of animation history, principles, and industry trends. 2. **Character Design and Development** - Techniques for creating and developing animated characters. 3. **Storytelling and Narrative Techniques** - Principles of storytelling and narrative development in animation. 4. **Animation Principles and Techniques** - Fundamentals of animation, including the 12 principles of animation. 5. **2D Animation** - Techniques for creating traditional 2D animation. 6. **3D Animation** - Principles of 3D animation and digital modeling. 7. **Digital Animation Tools and Software** - Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Adobe Animate, Maya, Blender). 8. **Animation Production Process** - Understanding the production pipeline, from concept to final product. 9. **Visual Effects and Compositing** - Techniques for creating visual effects and compositing in animation. 10. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in animation settings, such as animation studios, game development companies, or advertising agencies. 11. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying cartoons and animation skills, such as creating an animated short film, developing a game animation, or producing a digital animation project. **Assessment Methods:** - Animation history and principles analyses - Character design and development projects - Storytelling and narrative technique projects - Animation principles and technique demonstrations - 2D and 3D animation projects - Digital animation tools and software projects - Animation production process projects - Visual effects and compositing projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Cartoons and Animation" - "Character Design and Development" - "Storytelling and Narrative Techniques" - "Animation Principles and Techniques" - "2D Animation" - "3D Animation" - "Digital Animation Tools and Software" - "Animation Production Process" - "Visual Effects and Compositing" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of art, design principles, and an interest in animation and digital media. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Cartoons and Animation. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in animation software - Autodesk Maya Certified Professional - Certifications in specific animation and digital media tools **Target Audience:** Aspiring animators, character designers, storyboard artists, visual effects artists, and professionals seeking careers in animation studios, game development companies, advertising agencies, and related fields. This major equips students with the creative and technical skills needed to excel in cartoons and animation, supporting careers in various roles within animation studios, game development, advertising, and related fields.**Major Title: Cartoons and Animation** **Major Description:** The Cartoons and Animation major focuses on the art and techniques of creating animated content for various media, including film, television, video games, and digital platforms. Students gain skills in character design, storytelling, animation principles, digital tools, and production processes, preparing for careers in animation studios, game development, advertising, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles and history of animation. - Develop skills in character design and development. - Learn storytelling and narrative techniques for animation. - Explore animation principles and techniques. - Gain proficiency in digital animation tools and software. - Develop production management and team collaboration skills. - Gain practical experience through animation projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Cartoons and Animation** - Overview of animation history, principles, and industry trends. 2. **Character Design and Development** - Techniques for creating and developing animated characters. 3. **Storytelling and Narrative Techniques** - Principles of storytelling and narrative development in animation. 4. **Animation Principles and Techniques** - Fundamentals of animation, including the 12 principles of animation. 5. **2D Animation** - Techniques for creating traditional 2D animation. 6. **3D Animation** - Principles of 3D animation and digital modeling. 7. **Digital Animation Tools and Software** - Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Adobe Animate, Maya, Blender). 8. **Animation Production Process** - Understanding the production pipeline, from concept to final product. 9. **Visual Effects and Compositing** - Techniques for creating visual effects and compositing in animation. 10. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in animation settings, such as animation studios, game development companies, or advertising agencies. 11. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying cartoons and animation skills, such as creating an animated short film, developing a game animation, or producing a digital animation project. **Assessment Methods:** - Animation history and principles analyses - Character design and development projects - Storytelling and narrative technique projects - Animation principles and technique demonstrations - 2D and 3D animation projects - Digital animation tools and software projects - Animation production process projects - Visual effects and compositing projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Cartoons and Animation" - "Character Design and Development" - "Storytelling and Narrative Techniques" - "Animation Principles and Techniques" - "2D Animation" - "3D Animation" - "Digital Animation Tools and Software" - "Animation Production Process" - "Visual Effects and Compositing" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of art, design principles, and an interest in animation and digital media. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Cartoons and Animation. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in animation software - Autodesk Maya Certified Professional - Certifications in specific animation and digital media tools **Target Audience:** Aspiring animators, character designers, storyboard artists, visual effects artists, and professionals seeking careers in animation studios, game development companies, advertising agencies, and related fields. This major equips students with the creative and technical skills needed to excel in cartoons and animation, supporting careers in various roles within animation studios, game development, advertising, and related fields.