ART 443: ANIMATION DRAWING
California State University, Northridge
Prerequisite: Art 224A. Preparatory: Art 324A. Exploration of the various forms of drawing related to the field of animation. Direct drawing of the human figure from models; drawing a variety of animals from live observation; and development of layout drawing used for background painting. Emphasis will be on volume, mass, weight, movement/ gesture, conveying attitude, dramatic expression, action poses, acting, anatomy, consistent perspective and economy of line. 6 class hours per week. Available for graduate credit.
Average GPA: 3.19
Grade distribution records: 684 students across 15 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 244 | 35.7% |
| A- | 110 | 16.1% |
| B+ | 55 | 8.0% |
| B | 74 | 10.8% |
| B- | 48 | 7.0% |
| C+ | 57 | 8.3% |
| C | 47 | 6.9% |
| C- | 17 | 2.5% |
| D+ | 2 | 0.3% |
| D | 5 | 0.7% |
| D- | 8 | 1.2% |
| F | 17 | 2.5% |
Based on 684 student grade records across 15 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Robert Souza 313 students, Average GPA 3.20
- Caroline Hu 145 students, Average GPA 2.94
- Aglaia Mortcheva 99 students, Average GPA 3.49
- Steve Santillan 53 students, Average GPA 3.59
- Douglas Mccarthy 25 students, Average GPA 2.72