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To research a well-­‐known animator (from the list provided) and create a PowerPoint lecture about his/her life and work with an emphasis on critiquing one character of his/her work. To give an oral presentation to the class about the animator and his/her work. To learn from one another and broaden your knowledge of the history of animation. GRADUATION PROJECT -­‐ To write a two page paper on the history of the animator, professional contributions, and art criticism on one of their character design. Directions: -­‐ The primary focus of your presentation should be about the animators work with a four step art criticism on ONE character during your presentation. Your lecture should briefly summarize the animator’s major life achievements. Be sure to place each animator in historical context other things that were happening in the world at the time, contemporary animators, scientific discoveries, major world events, musical premiers, etc PowerPoint Slide Guide (8 slide format): SLIDE ONE: BIO SLIDE – LIFE Present a ONE SLIDE bulleted summary of the animators life SLIDE TWO: BIO SLIDE – ART EDUCATION Present a ONE SLIDE bulleted summary of the animators education background SLIDE THREE: BIO – PROFESSIONAL Present a ONE SLIDE bulleted summary of the animators professional highlights SLIDE FOUR: ART CRITICISM OF ARTIST CHARACTER -­‐DESCRIPTION – (with image) Answer the question: What do you see? With GREAT detail. SLIDE FIVE: ART CRITICISM OF ARTIST CHARACTER -­‐ANALYSIS – (with image) Answer the question: How was the character created by identifying 2-­‐4 DOMINANT art elements and/or principles of design SLIDE SIX: ART CRITICISM OF ARTIST CHARACTER -­‐INTERPRETATION – (with image) Answer the question: What was the animator trying to communicate? What is the personality of the character and how is it identified based off the design. SLIDE SEVEN: ART CRITICISM OF ARTIST CHARACTER -­‐JUDGMENT – (with image) Answer the question: Is the character a good design? WHY or WHY NOT? SLIDE EIGHT: CONCLUSION Wrap up your thoughts on the animator and the character in a concluding statement. Turnitin.com Requirements: Graduation projects MUST be uploaded to turnitin.com by the assigned due dates with work properly cited in MLA format. NO PLAGERISM WILL BE TOLERATED! ****Evaluation Criteria: -­‐ Presentation is clear and audible. -­‐ PowerPoint includes a minimum of 8 slides. (Follow Guide) -­‐ PowerPoint is uncluttered; simple -­‐ Presentation summarizes major life achievements of the animator and is well organized. -­‐ Beginning: introduction and thesis statement -­‐ Middle: Contains a character design that support your thesis statement including Art Criticism -­‐ Conclusion: Summarization of your thoughts and impressions of the animator – Relates back to the thesis statement -­‐ The four steps of art criticism are effectively used to discuss ONE character design from the animator. -­‐ Bibliography from 3 sources (web sites, books and magazines used for research at the end of the lecture). -­‐ Presentation is given on time. Art Criticism/Oral Presentation Evaluation is worth 80 points Questions to keep in mind when researching: (Name, date of birth, death, place of birth/nationality should also be included) For what kind of animation is the artist known for? (Comedy, drama, action, etc.) How have the experts described the animator’s most important style of work? Did the Animator have more than one style? What were they? What were you able to discover about the animator’s family or childhood? What kind of education did the animator receive? What other events, circumstances or influences were important in the animator’s development? Describe some of the most important accomplishments of the animator? What do you find most interesting about the animator’s life or work? Why? Criticism (Be sure to include ALL four steps): 1. Description: What do you see? Describe the most dominant sensory technical qualities. Sensory qualities include line, color, shape, form, texture, and space. Technical qualities include how the materials have been shaped on assembled. 2. Analysis: How is the work organized? This step deals with the composition of the character. Use your knowledge about the art elements and principles of design to understand the composition of the work. How are the principles of art used to organize the art elements of line, color, shape, form, space, and texture? Analyze the character in relation of the principles of design (balance, emphasis, rhythm, movement, pattern, proportion, unity and variety) 3. Interpretation: What is the artist trying to communicate? Here we focus on the content of the work. This is where you make guesses about the meaning behind the design and how it relates to the characters identity. Explain the meaning or mood of the character. Your interpretation must be based on visual facts and clues that you have collected during your first two steps. Your interpretation can be based on your feelings, but your feelings must be backed up by observation of what you actually see in the character design. What are all of the parts of the work doing? What experience does the animator want you to have? Why do you have this reaction to the work? Interpret the importance of the work. 4. Judgment: What do you think of the work? In this step of art criticism you decide if the character design is successful or not. You must determine the degree of artistic merit. This is the time to make your own decisions. The first is personal – do you like it? The second is subjective – is it successful? You might like the work but not think it is a successful piece; or you may not like the work but know it is a very good work. What criteria are appropriate for judging this work? Why? Identify the sources of your criteria. These might be general knowledge from your life experience, your knowledge of art and art theories, or opinions offered by experts. Your Animator is... 1._____________________________________