CARTOON AND ANIMATION
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ANI1401	Animation and VFX History	Fall	3	0	3	4

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. NAZLI EDA NOYAN CELAYİR
Course Objectives:	This course is designed to provide students with an overview survey of animation and VFX history from pre-cinema to the present day.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learn basic concepts and terminology of animation and VFX.
2) Analyze works of animation and VFX through form, concept and context. 3)Gain a basic notion of the social history of animation and VFX.
4) Develop knowledge about the basic visual art styles and movements concerning animation.

Course Content

Students examine the evolution of the medium and how technology, economics, artistic trends, individual artists and national cultures have affected its development. Through interactive lecture, screening of films and research, students analyze works created for movie theatres, television and the web, all of which utilize drawings, stop motion, software, CGI and other techniques.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction, overview of the syllabus, review of the course content and expectations from the students
2)	Origins of Animation - The Begining
3)	Origins of Animation	Optical Toys
4)	Early Animation
5)	Animation As Art
6)	Animation as Art
7)	Animation in Turkey
8)	State of The Arts
9)	Midterm
10)		State of The Arts Presentations
11)		State of The Arts Presentations
12)		State of The Arts Presentations
13)		State of The Arts Presentations
14)		State of The Arts Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	A New History of Animation, Maureen Furniss, Thames & Hudson, 2016 Animation in the Middle East: Practice and Aesthetics from Baghdad to Casablanca, Stefanie Van de Peer (Editor), 2017
References:	animasyonunkadinlari.org

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	4	52
Study Hours Out of Class	13	3	39
Presentations / Seminar	1	3	3
Midterms	1	4	4
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			102

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation.	5
2)	To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction.	4
3)	Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.	2
4)	Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.	3
5)	To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them.	2
6)	To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.	5
7)	To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.	5
8)	To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field.	1
9)	To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages and to communicate with foreign colleagues.	4
10)	To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations.	1
11)	Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects.	5
12)	To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values and universal values in the field of cartoon and animation.	3