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Animation (CTAN)
- http://cinema.usc.edu/animation
- Fall and spring semester D class assignments are available in the Animation and Digital Arts Office in SCB210D; phone (213) 740-3986. Your D clearance will only be effective until its expiration date and all elective courses will change from 'D' to 'R' after the end of early registration. For summer classes, contact the Summer Program Office in SCA250, phone (213) 740-3327. 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.
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): School of Cinematic Arts
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17851D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 17 of 17 | Everett Lewis | 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): School of Cinematic Arts
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17870D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 11 of 11 | Sheila Sofian | CSSG136 | PDF (22682 KB) | |
| 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 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): School of Cinematic Arts
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17873D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Sheila Sofian | CTVG134 | PDF (23908 KB) | |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17864D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | Canceled | Maks Naporowski | | ||
| 9:00-11:50am | Friday |
Practical course in concepts, media, and techniques related to the graphic film; symbology, composition, kinestasis, animation, typography, color, and materials. Survey; lecture; production.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17868D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 16 of 16 | Shelly Wattenbarger | CSSG138 | Word (38400 KB) | |
Explores the aestheics and techniques of animation, ranging from traditional character to contemporary experimental and computer animation genres, through lectures, exercises and projects.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17874D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 7:00-9:00pm | Wednesday | 6 of 14 | Shelly Wattenbarger | CSSG136 | Word (33792 KB) | |
Explores the aesthetics and techniques of animation, ranging from traditional character to contemporary experimental and computer animation genres, through lectures, exercises and projects.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 450A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17880D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 5:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 13 of 15 | Shelly Wattenbarger | CSSG136 | Word (25600 KB) | |
Explores the aesthetics and techniques of animation, ranging from traditional character to contemporary experimental and computer animation genres, through lectures, exercises and projects.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 450B
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17886D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 5:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 5 of 15 | Shelly Wattenbarger | CSSG136 | Word (44032 KB) | |
In depth survey of historical developments, styles, techniques, theory and criticism of animation as an art form.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17888D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-12:20pm | Friday | 54 of 130 | Christine Panushka,Maureen Furniss | LUC108 | |
Lecture and laboratory in computer animation: geometric modeling, motion specification, lighting, texture mapping, rendering, compositing, production techniques, systems for computer-synthesized animation.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17892D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 14 of 16 | Thomas Kang | 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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17898D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 8 of 15 | Eric Hanson | RZC117 | | |
| 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | RZC117 |
Spherical panoramic photography, 3-D digital environment techniques and a range of visual effects work while providing the stage for the student's storytelling.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 462
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17904D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 15 | Eric Hanson | RZC117 | | |
| 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | RZC117 |
This experimental animation class provides students with the opportunity to develop their own concept ideas, experiment with innovative animation techniques and produce a 30 to 60 second animated film. Open to senior animation minors and graduate students in the M.F.A. Animation program only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Film, Video and Computer Animation
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17907D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 15 of 18 | Michael Patterson | CSSG136 | |
Individual research under faculty guidance.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17908D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Richard Weinberg | TBA | |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17928D | 037 | Lecture | 6:30-8:20pm | Wednesday | 43 of 50 | Kathy Smith | LUC108 | PDF (209502 KB) | |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17936D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:20pm | Tuesday | 14 of 14 | Elisabeth Mann, | CSSG138 | Word (34816 KB) | |
| 4:00-6:50pm | Friday | Maria Vasilkovsky | LUC306 |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17953D | 037 | 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.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17905D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 14 of 14 | Mariano Elepano | CTVG131 | |
A special projects course in which students produce a major work through weekly meetings with a master artist/animator. Topics must be approved prior to enrollment. Recommended preparation: Previous advanced animation production experience. Recommended preparation: Previous advanced animation production experience.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17970D | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 11 of 16 | Paul Demeyer | CSSG138 | Word (24576 KB) | |
| 17971D | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Thursday | 10 of 15 | Candace Reckinger | CTVG131 | |
Individual exploration in the areas of contemporary technology, animation techniques or experimental film through internships, residencies or directed studies.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17982D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17983D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 14 | Christine Panushka,Sheila Sofian,Kathy Smith,Eric Hanson,Richard Weinberg | CTVG131 | Word (22016 KB) | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 594a
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17988D | 037 | Lecture | 1:30-3:20pm | Tuesday | Canceled | Christine Panushka | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 594b
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17994D | 037 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 19 of 25 | Christine Panushka | OFFICE | |
Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motion Capture Fundamentals | ||||||||||
| 17997D | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 11 of 15 | Eric Furie | RZC117 | | |
| 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | RZC117 | ||||||||