Homework for Monday February 29th, 2016

Review the following homework assignment! I will be checking for this! You will be graded individually for this assignment!

Below are the chosen groups for the film.  Based on all the information I've received, I've divided the groups in the following. I have 2 groups of four in this setup, but if anyone is thinking about working as groups of 2, or has any questions, I am willing to switch groups around until MONDAY @ 5:30. (as long as all parties are in agreement,)

Selections are based on a mix of abilities, personal choices, etc. I did everything I could to make sure everyone's opinions were considered, save for a few personal elective choices.  If anyone has any complaints or concerns, contact me by email!

*in alphabetical order*
Group 1: Alexander, Jessica, Randell
Group 2: Alexia, Cortez, Conrad, Justice
Group 3: Emily, Sahina, Shelby
Group 4: Hector, Jeremy, Sarah, Taylor


A. Complete Everything from the blog post, Cinematic Storytelling 101.  Below is a listing of the final assignment from the blog post you MUST complete for Monday.

INSTRUCTIONS:  Find one short animated film (no longer than 10 minutes) online that inspires you to create great cartoons and movies.  Watch the film, then break down the story into each act, and each major segment.  Make an outline - by ACT - of what those major plot points are. 

Within that outline, be sure to point out these major sections of questioning:

ACT 1: (25% of your film's runtime)

1. Who is(are) the protagonist(s)?
2. What is the setting of the film?
3. How does the film begin?
4. What is the inciting incident? (What triggers the main plot of the story?  What is the protagonist looking for?)
5. What is the major first plot point that moves the story into act II?

ACT 2: (50% of your film's runtime)

1. What setbacks does the protagonist face in Act II?
2. How does the protagonist deal with those major plot points?
3. What is the second major plot point that finally kicks the protagonist's butt in gear? What is the jumping off point for Act 3?

ACT 3: (25% of your film's runtime)

1. What is the climax of the film? Does the protagonist get what is wanted, what is needed, or something else entirely?
2. In the Denouement, how does the film relax itself back to a state of equilibrium? How is everything resolved?
3. How does the film end?

B. Read Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 of FRAMED INK!  We will be using both chapters during class next week!



C. With your group, brainstorm a number of ideas for your animation based on what we covered in class! Bring your ideas to class for us to work on Monday! We will create storyboards on that day.

• Create concept art for your movies!
• Create character designs and concepts.
• Create environment designs and concepts.
• Create an ongoing stack of reference imagery and inspiration from cartoons, movies, and artwork of your choosing! 
• Create outlines for your story, with respects to THREE ACT STRUCTURE!
• This requires you to make some time to converse with your group mates!  Exchanges numbers and contact information so you can begin developing a rapport with your team!
• Use the illustration images and reference materials (see the previous blog post for details) and come up with some conceptual ideas for your story!
• Mix and match ideas, and come to class ready to finalize a story idea! It is okay to work ahead, but bring multiple ideas so we can decide on a final idea during class. Our goal is to begin storyboarding by the end of class on Monday at the earliest, and the beginning of class Wednesday at the latest!