INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM GUIDE
Technology-Livelihood Education and Technical-Vocational Track specializations may be taken between Grades 9 to 12.
Schools may offer specializations from the four strands as long as the minimum number of hours for each specialization is met.
- K to 12 LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
- JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY
- SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
ANIMATION (NC II) CURRICULUM GUIDE
Duration: 320 Hours
This is an introductory and specialization course which leads to an Animation National Certificate Level II (NC II). It covers Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs); Environment and Market; five (5) Common Competencies; and one (1) Core Competency that a high school student ought to possess to produce clean-up and in-between drawings.
The preliminaries of this specialization course include the following:
1) discussion on the relevance of the course;
2) explanation of key concepts of common competencies;
3) explanation of core competencies relative to the course; and
4) exploration of career opportunities.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
1. Discuss the relevance of the course
2. Explain the key concepts of common competencies
3. Explain the core competency in Animation
4. Explore job opportunities in animation.
LESSON 1: PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECS)
LO 1. Recognize PECs needed in Animation
1.1 Assess one’s PECs: characteristics, attributes, lifestyle, skills and traits
1.2 Assess practitioner’s PECs: characteristics, attributes, lifestyle, skills and traits
1.3 Compare one’s PECs with that of a practitioner /entrepreneur’s
1.4 Align one’s PECs with that of a practitioner/entrepreneur’s
LESSON 2: ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
LO 1. Recognize and understand the market in Animation
1.1 Identify the players/competitors within the town
1.2 Identify the different products/services available in the market
LO 2. Recognize the potential customer/market in Animation
2.1 Identify the profile of potential customers
2.2 Identify the customer’s needs and wants through consumer analysis
2.3 Conduct consumer/market analysis
LESSON 3: USE OF HAND TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (UT)
LO 1. Prepare hand tools and equipment in animation
1.1 Use hand tools and equipment according to function and task requirement
LO 2. Inspect hand tools and equipment received in animation
1.1 Check the list of tools and equipment to be requested per job requirement
1.2 Inspect the requested tools and equipment
1.3 Assess the condition of all hand tools and equipment for proper operation and safety
LESSON 4: MAINTAIN HAND TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND PARAPHERNALIA (MT)
LO 1. Use and maintain hand tools, equipment and paraphernalia
1.1 Perform safety procedures in using hand tools, equipment and paraphernalia
1.2 Follow procedures in cleaning, tightening and simple repair of hand tools, equipment and paraphernalia
1.3 Identify common malfunction (unplanned or unusual events) when using hand tools, equipment and paraphernalia
1.4 Follow procedures in preparing a report to property custodian
LESSON 5: PERFORM MENSURATION AND CALCULATION (MC)
LO 1. Perform basic mensuration
1.1 Identify object/s to be measured
1.2 Use the correct specifications as specified in the job requirements
LO 2. Carry out mensuration and calculation
2.1 Perform calculation needed to complete task using the four mathematical fundamental operation (addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division)
2.2 Employ different techniques in checking accuracy of the computation
LESSON 6: PREPARE AND INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWING (ID)
LO 1. Identify different kinds of technical drawings
1.1 Identify basic symbols used in technical drawing
1.2 Select technical drawing in accordance with the job requirement
LO 2. Interpret technical drawing
2.1 Identify the basic symbols used in flow charting
2.2 Interpret the symbols used in flow charting
2.3 Create a flowchart that depicts a simple scenario
LESSON 7: PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) PROCEDURES (OS)
LO 1. Identify hazards and risks
1.1 Explain hazards and risks in the workplace
1.2 Identify hazards and risks indicators in the workplace
1.3 Apply contingency measures in accordance with the OHS procedures
LO 2. Evaluate hazards and risks
2.1 Determine the effects of hazards and risks
2.2 Classify the types of hazards and risks in the workplace
LO 3. Control hazards and risks
3.1 Follow OHS procedures for controlling hazards and risks
3.2 Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
3.3 Follow and observe organizational protocol when providing emergency assistance
LESSON 8: PRODUCING CLEANED-UP AND IN-BETWEENED DRAWINGS (CI)
LO 1. Identify requirements for cleaned-up drawings in actual scene folders (cartoon-simple)
1.1 Identify all relevant cleaned – up requirements from the appropriate source material
1.2 Identify model sheets for reference
1.3 Collect all relevant model sheets for ready reference
1.4 Check key drawings and refer to appropriate personnel if there are problems/errors encountered
1.5 Compare/check animation breakdowns against x-sheet
1.6 Identify all necessary materials and equipment according to the task undertaken
1.7 Prepare all necessary materials and equipment
LO 2. Produce clean-up drawings for actual scene folders (cartoon, simple)
2.1 Produce clean-up drawings which are consistent with the requirements
2.2 Match clean-up drawings to animators’ keys
2.3 Model clean-up drawings based on animator’s keys
2.4 Number all animation breakdowns onto a clean-up drawing
2.5 Copy animation breakdowns onto a clean-up drawing
2.6 Identify line-test hardware and software
2.7 Perform clean-up procedures
2.8 Apply software animation on clean-up drawings
2.9 Apply the procedures and policies in records keeping
2.10 Make appropriate referral to personnel the revised or corrections on clean-up drawings
2.9-12 Observe the principles of line quality in producing a clean-up drawing
2.12 Follow procedures and policies in keeping records
2.13 Implement the necessary corrections/revisions after referral has been made
2.14 Create model sheets
2.15 Follow the procedures in cartoon drawing construction
2.16 Observe drawing proportions
2.17 Record clean-up drawings in accordance with company’s specified procedures and policies
2.18 Store clean-up drawings in accordance with company’s specified procedures and policies
LO 3. Identify requirements for in-between drawings in actual scene folders (cartoon, regular)
3.1 Identify all requirements for in-betweened from source materials
3.2 Identify model sheets for reference
3.3 Collect model sheets for reference
3.4 Check all clean-up key drawings for errors
3.5 Check against x-sheet for errors all animation breakdowns
3.6 Identify materials and equipment for in-between drawings
3.7 Prepare materials and equipment for in-between drawings
3.8 Apply concepts of in-betweening based on specifications
3.9 Follow procedures for character posing
3.10 Apply techniques in refining line quality
3.11 Apply concepts used of character designing
3.12 Observe the do’s and don’ts of in-betweening
Source: K to 12 ICT – Animation (NC II) Curriculum Guide