For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology utilizing current technology to enable all students to archive their career and/or educational goals.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following Course Outcomes:
Employ current computer concepts in using computer animation software
Incorporate techniques for modeling efficiently using 2D shapes
Create basic computer animation for a variety of projects
A. Introduction to Three-Dimensional Presentation
B. Rendering and Animation Applications
C. Interacting with 3D Studio MAX
D. The Fast Lane
E. Moving About the 3D World
F. Basics of Creation
G. Basics of Editing
H. Basic Modeling: Primitives, Shapes, and Shape and Geometric Modifiers
J. Special Modeling: Space Warps, Particle Systems, and Morphs
K. A Brighter Outlook: Cameras, Lights, and Rendering
L. A New Coat of Paint: Materials Creation and Application
M. Let's Get Moving: Animation
N. Follow the Leader: Hierarchy Linking and Inverse Kinematics
O. Still Life: Working with Light and Shadow
P. Architectural Presentation: Camera Techniques
Q. Artist's Exhibition: Applying Bitmap
R. Mechanical Motion: Hierarchical Linking
- Advanced Modeling: Lofting and Boolean Operations
Lectures, examples, presentations.
Hands-on student exercises and projects covering individual units.
Related readings and reports from computer magazines, Internet and other media.
Instructors will enforce the Academic Honor Code & Cheating Policy as set forth in the SCCC College Catalog.
Students who fail to adhere to this policy will receive an F for the course final grade unless otherwise stated in the instructor'�s course policies.
Various Internet Sites
Web Animation for Dummies
Development of both oral and written reports and computerized presentations on topics in information technology will assess student ability to gather and evaluate current information in their respective disciplines
Hands-on lab assignments and examinations in animation applications will assess student basic knowledge of this software
Research assignments/projects completed via the Internet will develop the necessary skills for students to search and evaluate information effectively
Delivery of assignments from the instructor AND the student via e-mail will further enhance knowledge and use of this technology
Note: The above mentioned course assessment tools will assess student knowledge of technology in a variety of disciplines addressing both the SCCC Outcomes and General Course Outcomes/Competencies identified above.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.