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Animation (CTAN)
- http://anim.usc.edu
- 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. 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 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): School of Cinematic Arts
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17950D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Tom Sito, | SCB207 |   | |
| 1:00-2:50pm | Tuesday | Angie Jones | SCB102 |
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): School of Cinematic Arts
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17951D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 19 | Angie Jones | SCB102 | | |
| 4:00-6:50pm | Friday | SCB102 |
The fundamental principles of working in 3-D computer software with an emphasis on animation, performance, lip-syncing, timing andexecution. 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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17851D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 18 | Angie Jones, | SCB102 | | |
| 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | Maks Naporowski | SCB102 |
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): School of Cinematic Arts
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17852D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 19 | Christine Panushka | SCB101 | |
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): School of Cinematic Arts
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17853D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 20 | Sheila Sofian,Trixy Wattenbarger | SCB205 | |
Creating characters and environments for animation, live action, and video games.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17917R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | John Mahoney | SCB207 | |
Introduction to the expanding field of visual effects; topics include integration for cinematic storytelling and the study of digital productions employing the latest visual effects.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17856R | 001 | Lecture | 4:30-7:20pm | Thursday | 33 of 49 | Craig Barron | SCB104 | PDF (80681 KB) | |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17868R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 15 of 15 | Elisabeth Mann | SCB205 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17892R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 15 of 15 | Dariush Derakhshani | SCB102 | | |
| 9:00-11:50am | Friday | SCB102 | |||||||
| 17893R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 14 of 15 | Maks Naporowski | SCA356 | | |
| 4:00-6:50pm | Friday | RZC117 | |||||||
| 17894R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 12 of 15 | Marcel Valcarce | SCB102 | | |
| 9:00-11:50am | Friday | SCB102 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17898R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 7:00-9:50pm | Monday | 11 of 15 | Darren Kiner | RZC117 | PDF (138117 KB) | |
| 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | RZC117 |
All aspects of digital effects animation, including particles, dynamics, and fluids. Creating water, fire, explosions, and destruction in film.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17912R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 10 of 14 | Eric Hanson | RZC117 | PDF (378608 KB) | |
| 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | RZC117 |
Examination of the history, techniques, and methods of documentary animation production. Collaboration on a short film project.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17911D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 14 | Sheila Sofian | SCB101 | |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17906R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Monday | 14 of 15 | Michael Patterson | SCB102 | |
An in-depth exploration of aesthetics and techniques involved in the conceptualization, design and creation of stereoscopic imaging.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17961R | 037 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 13 of 14 | Eric Hanson | SCB102 | PDF (224350 KB) | |
| 9:00-11:50am | Thursday | SCB102 |
Survey of the digital techniques required to successfully marry live action shooting with CGI elements and green screen footage.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 462
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17925R | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 7:00-9:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 15 | Robert Nederhorst | RZC117 | | |
| 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17928D | 037 | Lecture | 6:00-9:00pm | Wednesday | 32 of 49 | Richard Weinberg | SCB104 | |
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): School of Cinematic Arts
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17862D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 14 of 15 | Elizabeth Brauer | SCB207 | |
Practicum in film, video and computer animation emphasizing the production process through individual projects. Open only to Animation and Digital Arts master students.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 544
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17946D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 15 | Trixy Wattenbarger, | SCB205 | | |
| 4:00-6:50pm | Friday | Larissa Bank | SCB202 |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17998R | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 11 of 15 | Eric Furie | RZC117 | | |
| 7:00-9:50pm | Tuesday | 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 Animation and Digital Arts master students.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 577a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17958D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 14 | Maks Naporowski | SCB102 | | |
| 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | SCA356 |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17970D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 15 | Christine Panushka | SCB205 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17976R | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 11 of 16 | Peter Chung | SCB207 | |
Individual exploration in the areas of contemporary technology, animation techniques or experimental film through internships, residencies or directed studies. Open only to Animation and Digital Arts master students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17982D | 037 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 17 of 18 | Tom Sito | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: CTAN 594a
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17988D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 15 of 16 | Tom Sito,Candace Reckinger,Christine Panushka,Sheila Sofian,Eric Hanson,Elisabeth Mann, Angie Jones,David Fain,Michael Patterson | SCB205 | |