This will give you a criteria that you will be assessed on during your portfolio reviews:

MEDIA ARTS & ANIMATION
3rd Quarter Review
6th Quarter Review
9th Quarter Review
12th Quarter Review

3rd Quarter Review

criterion1
Fundations
Character studies/Developmental drawings
Sketch book
composite:
Show the principles of design, image manipulation, color application, and lighting
criterion2
Foundations

still Images (Printed and hand drawn)
composite:
Show images that capture key, unique moments from an animation / character concept
criterion3
Foundations

5-10 Life drawings
2-3 Model Sheets
composite:
Display excellent drawing skills
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6th Quarter Review

criterion1
criterion1
CONCEPT WORK

Maquette construction
2 Presentation quality Storyboards
Character studies/Developmental drawings
Sketch book

composite:
Show concept development process

Show mastery of 3d form using both computer media and clay

Show good application of anatomy

criterion2
CONCEPT WORK

Maquette construction
2 Presentation quality Storyboards
Character studies/Developmental drawings
Sketch book

composite:
Show a good story development through a script and a proposal

Show proper format, terminology, and feasibility
criterion3
ART WORK

2 3D models with textures applied
Background/environment/layout treatment
Still Images (Printed and hand-drawn)
5-10 Life drawings
1 Model Sheet
2 original textures
2 Lit Environment
1 Animation
1 animatic with sound
1 2d animation test
composite:
Display excellent drawing skills

Show the principles of design, image manipulation, color application, and lighting
criterion4
ART WORK

2 3D models with textures applied
Background/environment/layout treatment
Still Images (Printed and hand-drawn)
5-10 Life drawings
1 Model Sheet
2 original textures
2 Lit Environment
1 Animation
1 animatic with sound
1 2d animation test
composite:
Show principles of animation and camera manipulation

Show an understanding of the principles of animation

Show the architecture and landscape of several related areas from an immersive world
criterion5
ART WORK

2 3D models with textures applied
Background/environment/layout treatment
Still Images (Printed and hand-drawn)
5-10 Life drawings
1 Model Sheet
2 original textures
2 Lit Environment
1 Animation
1 animatic with sound
1 2d animation test
composite:
Show organic and hard surface models

Show images that capture key, unique moments from an animation

Display both high and low polygon models
criterion6
ART WORK

2 3D models with textures applied
Background/environment/layout treatment
Still Images (Printed and hand-drawn)
5-10 Life drawings
1 Model Sheet
2 original textures
2 Lit Environment
1 Animation
1 animatic with sound
1 2d animation test
composite:
Create flowing animation on characters, camera movement and environments

Show understanding of keyframe animation

Show good timing

Show understanding of the use of an animatic with sound for timing purposes
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9th Quarter Review

criterion1
CONCEPT WORK
2 Presentation quality Storyboards 
Character studies/Developmental drawings
Concept drawings of at least two different special effects  (rain, smoke, explosion, etc.) Sketch book

composite:
Show concept development process

Show development of animation proposal through pre-production documents such as proposal, storyboard, concept art, maquettes, etc.

criterion2
CONCEPT WORK
2 Presentation quality Storyboards 
Character studies/Developmental drawings
Concept drawings of at least two different special effects  (rain, smoke, explosion, etc.) Sketch book

composite:
Show naming convention and file structure

Articulate the elements of narrative and visual editing to better tell a story

Show proper format, terminology, and feasibility

criterion3
ART WORK
Sample of interface design
Animation with audio – 15 seconds to 2 minutes
2-3 3D models with textures applied
2-3 Background/environment/layout treatments 
Still Images (Printed and hand drawn)
2 original shaders
5-10 Life drawings
2-3 Model Sheets
2-3 Textures
2-3 Lit Environments
2 final movies edited with sound
2 animation tests of a character and/or an environment
2 animation tests of special effects 1 advanced 2d animation sequence

composite:
Show the principles of design, image manipulation, color application, and lighting.

Show the architecture and landscape of several related areas from an immersive world
criterion4
ART WORK
Sample of interface design
Animation with audio – 15 seconds to 2 minutes
2-3 3D models with textures applied
2-3 Background/environment/layout treatments 
Still Images (Printed and hand drawn)
2 original shaders
5-10 Life drawings
2-3 Model Sheets
2-3 Textures
2-3 Lit Environments
2 final movies edited with sound
2 animation tests of a character and/or an environment
2 animation tests of special effects 1 advanced 2d animation sequence

composite:
Show organic and hard surface models

Show images that capture key, unique moments from a film concept

Integrate visual effects into real animation or create visual effects within an animated feature

criterion5
ART WORK

Sample of interface design
Animation with audio – 15 seconds to 2 minutes
2-3 3D models with textures applied
2-3 Background/environment/layout treatments 
Still Images (Printed and hand drawn)
2 original shaders
5-10 Life drawings
2-3 Model Sheets
2-3 Textures
2-3 Lit Environments
2 final movies edited with sound
2 animation tests of a character and/or an environment
2 animation tests of special effects 1 advanced 2d animation sequence

composite:
Display understanding of digital compositing

Display smooth animations of characters and objects that demonstrate emotion through movement.

Display excellent video editing skills
criterion6
ART WORK

Sample of interface design
Animation with audio – 15 seconds to 2 minutes
2-3 3D models with textures applied
2-3 Background/environment/layout treatments 
Still Images (Printed and hand drawn)
2 original shaders
5-10 Life drawings
2-3 Model Sheets
2-3 Textures
2-3 Lit Environments
2 final movies edited with sound
2 animation tests of a character and/or an environment
2 animation tests of special effects 1 advanced 2d animation sequence

composite:
Display excellent drawing skills

Show the use of traditional animation on a story

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12th Quarter Review

criterion1
Career Development Work

Resume
Business Card
Cover letter
Demo Info (Shot List/Credits)
Breakdown list
Web Site
Career Search of top 3 companies

Professional format
Error free
Creative
Persuasive
Show research and awareness of the trends in animation industry, past, present and future.

criterion2
Concept Work

Script
2 presentation quality storyboards
Character studies/Developmental drawings
Maquette
Sketch book

Show concept development process.
Show schedule and proposal.
Show naming convention and file structure
Articulate the elements of storytelling in animation that make for an engaging experience
Show an understanding of use of color, 3d form and expression in characters and/or character movement
Show proper format, terminology, and feasibility.
criterion3
Art Work

2 animations with audio –15 seconds to 2 minutes long
2-3 3D models with textures applied
2-3 Background/environment/layout treatments
Still Images (Printed and hand drawn)
5-10 Life drawings
Show the principles of design, image manipulation, color application, and lighting.
Show the architecture and landscape of several related areas from an immersive world
Show organic and hard surface models
Show images that capture key, unique moments from a film
Display excellent drawing skills
criterion4
Art Work

2-3 Model Sheets
2-3 Textures
2-3 Lit Environments
Animations of special effects sequences
Digital Animatic
Sample of 2d animation work with sound
Integrate visual effects into real animation or create visual effects within an animated feature
Display understanding of digital compositing
Display excellent video editing skills
Display excellent drawing skills
Show the use of traditional animation on a story
criterion5
Production Work

1 animated movie
Demo (in multiple formats)
Sample of character tests
Sample of special effects test
Sample of animatic test
Sample of lip sync on a 3d model
Sample of maquette construction
Show original selection, use, organization, and presentation of researched information for a specific project.
Show title, credits and 1 minute to 2 minute demo video
Demonstrate the use of various sound and graphics elements for a thematic and narrative purpose
criterion6
Production Work

1 animated movie
Demo (in multiple formats)
Sample of character tests
Sample of special effects test
Sample of animatic test
Sample of lip sync on a 3d model
Sample of maquette construction

Demonstrate optimum use of various delivery formats (print, digital, online)
Create clear and concise explanation of portfolio materials
Show the application of art and design involved in creating the video experience.


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