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 using short animation projects including Zoetrope, drawing, painting and flipbooks. Emphasis on the frame by frame/frame to frame relationships. Open to freshman animation majors only.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 101
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17950D | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 14 | Michael Patterson | CTVG131 |  |
Examination of representational aspects of animation generated through character using short animated projects. Open to sophomore animation majors only.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 201
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17951D | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 15 | Christine Panushka | CSSG138 | |
The fundamental principles of working in 3-D computer software with an emphasis on animation, performance, lip-syncing, timing and execution. Open to junior animation majors only.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 301
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17851D | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 14 of 14 | Kathy Smith | RZC117 | | |
| 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | RZC117 |
An introduction to the fundamentals of animation, covering such topics as timing, anticipation, reaction, overlapping action, and metamorphosis.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17850D | Lecture-Lab | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | 17 of 17 | Thomas Sito | CSSG138 | |
Emphasis of lateral thinking working across boundaries to find underlying principles in terms of ideation: the act of becoming an agent of ideas. Open to junior animation majors only.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17852D | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 15 | Shelly Wattenbarger | CSSG138 | PDF (25897 KB) | |
b: Completion and exhibition of the short animated film to demonstrate understanding and further examination of the possibilities of animation time based graphic media. Open to senior animation majors only.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 401A
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17853D | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 11 | Everett Lewis | CSSG136 | |
Introduction to the expanding field of visual effects; topics include magic lanterns shows, stop-motion fantasies and animation combination films employing the latest digital technologies.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17856D | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 24 of 50 | Richard Taylor | SCA108 | |
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 | 14 of 16 | Shelly Wattenbarger | CSSG138 | PDF (25990 KB) | |
Methods for creating animation blending traditional techniques with contemporary technologies.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17874D | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 12 | Michael Patterson | CSSG136 | |
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 | | |
| 9:00-12:50pm | Friday | CSSG136 | ||||||
| 17893D | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 15 of 16 | Marcel Valcarce | CSSG136 | | |
| 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 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 | 16 of 16 | Eric Hanson | RZC117 | PDF (42254 KB) | |
| 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | RZC117 |
Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema and/or television; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.
| Section | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Character Design Workshop | |||||||||
| 17909D | 2 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | 17 of 17 | Thomas Sito | CSSG138 | | |
| Seminar in Creativity | |||||||||
| 17911D | 2 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | Canceled | | |||
2D Digital animation exploring the art form as a fertile terrain for experimentation, exhibition and activism. Recommended preparation: 2-D digital experience.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17910D | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | Canceled | David Fain |  |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17922D | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 16 of 16 | Perry Hoberman | RZC201 | PDF (111979 KB) | |
Focus on film grammar, perspective, and layout, staging and acting as it relates to storyboarding for animation.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17920D | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 15 of 15 | Paul Demeyer | CSSG138 | Word (43008 KB) | |
Professional knowledge and application of fundamental business skills associated with working in the animation industry, academia or the arts.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17924D | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 15 of 15 | Janet Nagel | CSSG138 | |
Survey of the digital techniques required to successfully marry live action shooting with CGI elements and green screen footage.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 462
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17925D | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 16 | Eric Hanson | RZC117 | PDF (46238 KB) | |
| 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | RZC117 |
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 | 6:00-9:00pm | Wednesday | 28 of 50 | Elisabeth Mann | SCA108 | PDF (38678 KB) | |
Storytelling workshop for animators; application of dramatic techniques to visual concepts to derive three-dimensional stories which can serve as bases for finished films. Open only to cinematic arts students. (Duplicates credit in CTAN 436.)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): 10
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17862D | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 14 of 16 | Elizabeth Brauer | CSSG138 | Word (67072 KB) | |
Practicum in film, video and computer animation emphasizing the production process through individual projects. Open only to MFA Animation students.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 544
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Film, Video and Computer Animation
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17946D | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 15 | Sheila Sofian, | CSSG138 | PDF (101280 KB) | |
| 4:00-7:00pm | Friday | William Weston |
Incorporating classic stop motion techniques for puppet performance and animation. Emphasis on timing, performance, movement, animation and gesture.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 550
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17948D | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | Canceled | Rachel Johnson | |
The art of directing, acting, and creating story for motion capture will be explored while learning the technology behind bringing virtual actors to life.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 564
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17998D | Lecture-Lab | 7:00-9:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 15 | Eric Furie | RZC117 | | |
| TBA | OFFICE |
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.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 577A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Film, Video and Computer Animation
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17958D | Lecture-Lab | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | Canceled | Maks Naporowski | |
Incorporation of traditional image making methods as well as digital and new media technologies to convey non-linear narratives over internal and external landscapes.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17964D | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Monday | 15 of 15 | Kathy Smith | CSSG138 | |
A pre-production seminar, where students complete the research, development, script and storyboards for their thesis projects to be executed in CTAN 594ab. Open to M.F.A. Animation students only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17970D | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 15 | Christine Panushka | 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 | TBA | TBA | 10 of 10 | Sheila Sofian | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 594A
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17988D | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 14 | Sheila Sofian,Christine Panushka,Eric Hanson, Elisabeth Mann, Kathy Smith,Michael Patterson | CSSG138 | |
Information accurate as of 10/3/2010 9:40 PM.