Animation (CTAN)
- http://cinema.usc.edu/animation
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in SCB210D; phone (213) 740-3986.
- YOU MUST ATTEND THE FIRST SESSION of each course or you may be replaced by a student on the waiting list, even if you are registered. If you do not register for a class for which you have D-clearance by the registration deadline, your D-clearance will EXPIRE.
Theory and practice of graphic imagery in all its ramifications with emphasis on self exploration. Open to freshman animation majors only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Freshmen
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): 10
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17851D | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 15 | Christine Panushka | CTVG131 | Word (31744 KB) |  |
Theory and practice of analog frame by frame time based media. Exploration and examination of ideas generated in the creation of animated media. Open to sophomore animation majors only.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 102
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Sophomore
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): 10
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17855D | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 15 | Thomas Sito | CSSG138 | |
The fundamental principles of working in 2-D digital software with an emphasis on animation, story, sound, timing and execution. Open to junior animation majors only.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 202
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): 10
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17870D | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 11 of 11 | Nicole Tostevin | CSSG138 | | |
| 7:00-9:50pm | Friday | CSSG136 |
a: Understanding the requirements and relationships between theory and practice regarding the complexity of an animated film in idea and execution. Open to senior animation majors only.
- Prerequisite: (CTAN 302 and CTAN 336)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): 10
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17873D | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 12 | Everett Lewis | CTVG134 | |
Workshop exploring concept and structure of long and short form animated films through practical writing exercises.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17862D | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 15 | Elizabeth Brauer | CSSG138 | | |
| 17865D | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 15 of 15 | Elizabeth Brauer | CTVG131 | |
Principles of 3-D animation and character design combining lectures, aesthetic concepts and techniques demonstrating the use of 3-D animation software and puppet animation.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 452
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17864D | Lecture-Lab | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | 9 of 14 | Maks Naporowski | CSSG136 | | |
| 9:00-11:50am | Friday | CSSG136 |
An introduction to methods for creating analog animation through experimentation with imagery, concepts and materials. Emphasis on basic timing principles and hands-on techniques.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17868D | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 15 of 16 | Shelly Wattenbarger | CSSG138 | |
Methods for creating animation blending traditional techniques with contemporary technologies.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17874D | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 12 | Shelly Wattenbarger | CSSG136 | |
Instruction in methods for planning and executing a short animated film. Topics covered include storyboarding, visual development and production planning.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 450A
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17880D | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 2 of 15 | Shelly Wattenbarger | CSSG136 | |
In depth survey of historical developments, styles, techniques, theory and criticism of animation as an art form.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17888D | Lecture | 9:30-12:20pm | Friday | 54 of 130 | Christine Panushka | SCA108 | Word (60928 KB) | |
Lecture and laboratory in computer animation: geometric modeling, motion specification, lighting, texture mapping, rendering, compositing, production techniques, systems for computer-synthesized animation.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17892D | Lecture-Lab | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 15 of 16 | Daryoush Derakhshani | CSSG136 | | |
| 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | CSSG136 | ||||||
| 17894D | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 15 of 16 | Marcel Valcarce | CSSG136 | | |
| 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | CSSG136 |
Survey of contemporary concepts and approaches to production in the current state of film and video effects work. Digital and traditional methodologies will be covered, with a concentration on digital exercises illustrating modern techniques.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17898D | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 11 of 15 | Eric Hanson | RZC117 | PDF (39012 KB) | |
| 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | CSSG136 |
Concepts, tools and techniques used to create cinematic lighting and rendering in computer-generated imagery (CGI). Recommended preparation: Familiarity with Autodesk Maya and Apple Shake strongly suggested.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17909D | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 15 | Eric Hanson | RZC117 | PDF (43052 KB) | |
| 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | RZC117 |
Experimental animation providing the opportunity to produce individual or group projects. Focus is non-conventional techniques for image creation and collaboration between composer and visual artist. Not open to freshmen and sophomores.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17906D | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 5 of 15 | Michael Patterson | RZC117 | |
Individual research under faculty guidance.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17908D | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 3 of 10 | Shelly Wattenbarger | LPB102 | | |
| 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | OFF CAMPUS |
An in-depth exploration of aesthetics and techniques involved in the conceptualization, design and creation of stereoscopic imaging.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17916D | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | Perry Hoberman |  |
A weekly seminar required of all MFA Animation students. This course includes guest speakers, faculty and student presentations followed by lively and critical discussion. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17928D | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 32 of 50 | Sheila Sofian | SCA108 | PDF (34141 KB) | |
Topics exploring the evolution of the brain, development of art, technology, science and culture. How this correlates to the evolution of animation-digital media.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17930D | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 14 of 15 | Larissa Bank | CSSG138 | |
Fundamentals of film, video and computer animation production. Orientation to assist students on determining futrure emphases and specialities. Open only to MFA Animation students.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Film, Video and Computer Animation
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17936D | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:20pm | Tuesday | 14 of 14 | Elisabeth Mann, | CSSG138 | PDF (93286 KB) | |
| 4:00-6:50pm | Friday | William Weston | LPB102 |
Exploring creative strategies to designing form and content. Developing style and investigating multiple techniques, including live action and sound. Production of a 30-60 second work.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 547
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17955D | Lecture | 9:30-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 14 | Michael Patterson, Candace Reckinger | RZC117 | |
Fundamental principles of motion capture technology explored while working through a structured series of assignments based around performance, gesture and motion.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17997D | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 11 of 15 | Eric Furie | RZC117 | | |
| 4:00-6:50pm | Friday | RZC117 |
The exploration of the techniques of the art of character animation with an emphasis on discipline, performance and personality observation, specializing in classical Hollywood animation. Open only to MFA Animation students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Film, Video and Computer Animation
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17953D | Lecture-Lab | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | 14 of 14 | Thomas Sito | CSSG138 | |
Introduction for animation majors to the basic techniques and processes of film, video and computer systems, including cinematography, editing and sound. Open only to M.F.A. animation and digital arts students. (Duplicates credit in former CTAN 482.)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17905D | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 14 of 15 | Candace Reckinger | CSSG138 | |
Individual exploration in the areas of contemporary technology, animation techniques or experimental film through internships, residencies or directed studies.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17982D | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 4 of 10 | Sheila Sofian,Elisabeth Mann | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17983D | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 14 | Sheila Sofian,Christine Panushka,Michael Patterson, Eric Hanson, Elisabeth Mann | CSSG136 | PDF (59884 KB) | |
Information accurate as of 2/12/2010 7:27 AM.