Animation (Flash)

TEKS

(ANIMAT.1) The student applies academic knowledge and skills in animation projects.
(ANIMAT.1.A) apply English language arts knowledge and skills by demonstrating use of content, technical concepts, and vocabulary; using correct grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and edit documents; and composing and editing copy for a variety of written documents;
(ANIMAT.1.B) apply mathematics knowledge and skills by identifying whole numbers, decimals, and fractions applied to measurement and scale; demonstrating knowledge of arithmetic operations; using conversion methods such as fractions to decimals and inches to points; and applying measurement to solve problems.
(ANIMAT.2) The student understands professional communications strategies.
(ANIMAT.2.A) adapt language for audience, purpose, situation, and intent;
(ANIMAT.2.B) organize oral and written information;
(ANIMAT.2.C) interpret and communicate information, data, and observations;
(ANIMAT.2.D) present formal and informal presentations;
(ANIMAT.2.E) apply active listening skills;
(ANIMAT.2.F) listen to and speak with diverse individuals;
(ANIMAT.2.G) exhibit public relations skills.
(ANIMAT.3) The student understands and examines problem-solving methods. The student is expected to employ critical-thinking and interpersonal skills independently and in teams to solve problems.
(ANIMAT.4) The student applies information technology applications. The student is expected to use personal information management, email, Internet, writing and publishing, presentation, and spreadsheet or database applications for animation projects.
(ANIMAT.5) The student applies safety regulations.
(ANIMAT.5.A) implement personal and workplace safety rules and regulations;
(ANIMAT.5.B) employ emergency procedures.
(ANIMAT.6) The student applies leadership characteristics to student leadership and professional development activities.
(ANIMAT.6.A) demonstrate leadership skills;
(ANIMAT.6.B) demonstrate teamwork and conflict-management skills;
(ANIMAT.6.C) conduct and participate in meetings;
(ANIMAT.6.D) model mentoring skills.
(ANIMAT.7) The student applies ethical decision making and understands and complies with laws regarding use of technology in animation.
(ANIMAT.7.A) exhibit ethical conduct related to interacting with others such as client confidentiality, privacy of sensitive content, and providing proper credit for ideas;
(ANIMAT.7.B) discuss and apply copyright laws;
(ANIMAT.7.C) model respect of intellectual property;
(ANIMAT.7.D) demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use policies;
(ANIMAT.7.E) analyze the impact of the animation industry on society, including concepts related to persuasiveness, marketing, and point of view.
(ANIMAT.8) The student develops employability characteristics.
(ANIMAT.8.A) identify and participate in training, education, or certification for employment;
(ANIMAT.8.B) identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities needed to be employable;
(ANIMAT.8.C) demonstrate skills related to seeking and applying for employment;
(ANIMAT.8.D) create a career portfolio to document work experiences, licenses, certifications, and work samples;
(ANIMAT.8.E) demonstrate skills in evaluating and comparing employment opportunities; and
(ANIMAT.8.F) examine employment opportunities in entrepreneurship.
(ANIMAT.9) The student applies technical skills for efficiency. The student is expected to employ planning and time-management skills to complete work tasks.
(ANIMAT.10) The student develops an understanding of animation.
(ANIMAT.10.A) demonstrate appropriate use of hardware components;
(ANIMAT.10.B) demonstrate appropriate use of software programs;
(ANIMAT.10.C) demonstrate appropriate use of storage devices;
(ANIMAT.10.D) demonstrate knowledge of sound editing;
(ANIMAT.10.E) demonstrate knowledge of file formats and cross-platform compatibility;
(ANIMAT.10.F) acquire information in a variety of electronic formats;
(ANIMAT.10.G) evaluate visual information by:
(ANIMAT.10.G.i) recognizing the use of principles and elements of design; and
(ANIMAT.10.G.ii) recognizing the use of typography;
(ANIMAT.H) use an appropriate design process to create and modify solutions to problems by:
(ANIMAT.10.H.i) combining graphics, images, and sound;
(ANIMAT.10.H.ii) applying principles of design;
(ANIMAT.10.H.iii) developing and referencing technical documentation;
(ANIMAT.10.H.iv) editing products;
(ANIMAT.10.I) publish and deliver the product in a variety of media;
(ANIMAT.10.J) research the history and evolution of animation by:
(ANIMAT.10.J.i) explaining the history of animation;
(ANIMAT.10.J.ii) describing how changing technology is affecting the industry;
(ANIMAT.10.J.iii) analyzing the use of symbols in the animation of diverse cultures;
(ANIMAT.10.J.iv) comparing current animation technologies with historical technologies;
(ANIMAT.10.J.v) comparing various styles of animation;
(ANIMAT.10.J.vi) exploring emerging and innovative animation technologies and software;
(ANIMAT.10.K) understand and apply animation principles, elements, and techniques by:
(ANIMAT.10.K.i) describing and using audience identification, script writing, character design, storyboarding, audio uses, and delivery formats;
(ANIMAT.10.K.ii) describing and using cell, stop motion, inbetweening/tweening, motion paths, masking, looping, scripting/programming, and interactivity;
(ANIMAT.10.K.iii) describing lighting and camera shots;
(ANIMAT.10.K.iv) describing and using flip books, claymation, and cut-outs;
(ANIMAT.10.K.v) rendering;
(ANIMAT.10.K.vi) describing and using postproduction processes such as editing, titles, credits, and special effects;
(ANIMAT.10.L) evaluate a product using critical-thinking skills;
(ANIMAT.10.M) present oral or written evaluations of animation projects by:
(ANIMAT.10.M.i) identifying the intended audience;
(ANIMAT.10.M.ii) describing aesthetics;
(ANIMAT.10.M.iii) explaining the storyline;
(ANIMAT.10.M.iv) summarizing subject matter;
(ANIMAT.10.M.v) discussing the use of sound;
(ANIMAT.10.N) create animation projects using a variety of techniques and software programs.