Meeting & Agendas

Garry Gaber welcomed the committee and called the meeting to order after dinner at 7:30pm. After introductions were made all around, he explained their role as a member. Since there were several new members at the meeting, a new Chair and Vice-Chair were needed. A motion from Joe Rothenberg was made, nominating John Floyd for Chair of the committee. John Floyd, recommending Joe Rothenberg for vice-chair, made a motion for Vice-Chair. Members voted and the motions passed by acclamation.

• Background – Mike Stevens explained the background of the 2D Animation program and how it started in the Commercial Art department, then the Visual Communications department and now in the current department. He further explained the labs, software and equipment used to teach in the 2D Animation area. • Highland Campus Update – Garry Gaber informed the members the department is planning on moving to Highland in 2020 and explained further what the Highland Campus would encompass as the creative nucleus for ACC. There being not further old business Chair Floyd asked if members could move on to new business.

Current Curriculum: Members took a moment to review the current degree, certificate and course descriptions. Lance Myers asked for the flow of the courses to be explained and what students learn. Mike Stevens went through each course description and informed members of the assignments, projects and objectives students were learning in the 2D Animation program. John Floyd commented that he especially liked that we are teaching a Stop Motion class as it teaches students posing and breakdown that could not only be used in 2D but in building 3D models as well. Joe Rothenberg asked if all courses were required and if we had any advanced optional courses. Mike Stevens answered all courses are required and that we would be discussing advanced optional courses at the meeting. Jimmy Tovar asked members what they were looking for in demo reels from applicants that our students could include in the portfolios. Comments from members: • Some still use charts, but most do not, however it still good for students to learn timing and especially if the project is going to be handed off to another animator. • Timing, particle systems, hand drawn effects, character design, traditional animation, generalist in animation and cel, animatic • Students should tailor each reel to the job they are applying Proposed Curriculum Modifications: Associate of Applied Science & Level 2 Certificate: Mike Stevens presented a draft of a proposed AAS and Level 2 certificate for members review and comments. After a lengthy discussion of what courses and skills were eliminated from the degree when it went to from 72 to 60 hours, members suggested we bring back Storyboard, Digital Painting and Portfolio. They also inquired about the lecture/lab component of some of the courses and feel more hands-on lab time needs to be included in certain classes to give the students repetitive practice for skill building and more time to complete big final projects. Enhanced Skills Certificate in 2D Animation: In part of the discussion above with regards to courses within the AAS, members asked if it was possible for students to continue their education with very advanced courses above the AAS if students wanted to specialize. They were informed of the Enhanced Skills Certificate. Members proposed the following courses (or types of courses) in an Enhanced Skills Certificate: Stop Motion II – Studio based course where students work together to build an advanced stop motion project and explore advanced techniques. Character Design II – Advanced character development, Animal & Creature Design, Costume Design, Prop Design 2D Effects – Apply motion attributes of observable physical phenomena, Traditional 2d effects, Game 2D Effects

It was decided that a final decision would be tabled until staff could rework the proposed degree plan to include Storyboard, Digital Painting, Portfolio and rework the lec/lab to include more lab time in most traditional courses and one advanced course. Chair Floyd called on members for a motion regarding the above topics. Member Robby Cook made the motion to table the final decision on the AAS, Level 2 Certificate and Enhanced Skills Certificate until staff could revise and email proposed degree/certificates to members for comments and/or approval. Michelle Acosta seconded the motion. Members voted and the motion passed by acclamation.

Set date for next meeting - Next meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 13, 2018.

Chair Floyd asked for a motion to adjourn. Joe Rothenberg made the motion and Michelle Acosta seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 9:30pm

On January 26, 2018, an email was sent to all advisory members with the updated degree and certificate plans for their review and approval. All members replied via email with their request for motion and vote of approval to accept the revisions. Motion passed by acclamation.