Create Stage in Animate Me! Unit

The final created product should meet your design specs; We expect ;

The animation to last for not less that 3 minutes.
Include audio where possible.
Have a minimum of three characters in most of the frames created.
Uploaded as a continuos file either in youtube or emailed to me.
Modification, testing and any other challenges recorded in the process jouranl


Assessment criteria

0 : The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below.

1-2:The student considers the plan and creates a simple animation using very few styles and techniques from the software. What is communicated is not clear.

3-4:The student uses appropriate styles and techniques available in the software in the proudction of the animation. The student follows the plan and mentions any modifications made in the process journal. The resulting music produced is of good quality and the message is some how understood.

5-6: The student competently uses styles and techniques in the software appropriately in the animation production. The student follows the plan and justifies any modifications made in the process journal. The resulting animation produced is of appropriate quality and the message therein is clear and captivating.


Sample students' project using Toon boom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc_vP2TpaKs

http://cartoonsmartblog.wordpress.com/2011/01/05/some-excellent-student-work-and-bttf/

other related animation programs

http://imator.com/


http://www.fluxtime.com/animate.php


http://domo.goanimate.com/

Animate Me! Planning stage

Develop a plan using the Tom's Gantt chart planner in link below.

http://www.tomsplanner.com/


You will not be penalized if you have already used a different tool. Learn and use the features available in the Tom's planner.

-Brief description of what is going to happen
-Description of the tools or ideas used in achieving the individual task.
-The duration of the task or activity.
-Mentions persons involved at any stage.

The planning tool should be not more than two pages, and landscape paper orientation.


Ensure that there are a minimum of 8 clear stages.

Evaluation of the Plan


You will critically evaluates the plan and justifies any modifications to the design

The Assessment Rubric
0: The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below.

1-2: The student has identified and used a simple planning tool that contains sketchy details of the steps and/or the resource required.

3-4: The student has used appropriately the planning tool. The tool contains a number of logical steps that include resources, reasons and time. The student makes some attempt to evaluate the plan.

5-6: The student has effectively and efficiently used the planning tool. The tool usedt contains a number of detailed, logical steps that describe the use of resources and time. The student critically evaluates the plan and justifies any modifications to the design.

Design Stage: Summative (Animate Me! unit)

In this Unit's design stage, you will develop two designs of storyboards communicating the same story.

Each storyboard design will;
- Have atleast 6 frames or at most 10 frames
- In each frame have atleast three characters
- The design of characters should be totally different for the two storyboard designs.


After the two design development is completed, you will be required to write a detailed report comparing the two softwares used.(ONLY IN LESS THAN ONE PAGE)

- Describe the advantages of each design( write this in one paragraph)
- Describe the disadvantages of each design( write this in one paragraph)
- Describe the similarities of the two designs(write this in one paragraph)
- Explain how & which design meets your design specs mentioned in the investigate stage( write this in one paragraph)
-Justify your choice: From the two designs developed, which one will you use to create your final animation product and why?(Write this in one paragraph )

Assessment Criteria

0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below

1-2 The student generates one or two design storyboards with basic or limited techniques. The comparison between the designs is superficial and makes little attempt to justify this against the design specification.

3-4 The student generates two designs applying developing some characters creatively. The story is understood from the frames. The student explains the strength, limitations and similarities of designs. The student justifys the choice of one designed storyboard and explains this against the design specification

5-6 The student generates two storyboard designs aplying and developing unique characters. The story is communicated clearly from the frames. Each used design is discussed in terms of strengths and weaknesses against the design specification. A justification is done for the final choice with a more extensive and critical discussion (strengths and weaknesses) against the design specification