CETP-113-SU02-2D Summer Institute for Teens
Product Information
Welcome to the Summer Institute for Teens at Emily Carr
University of Art + Design! This program offers a creative and
inspiring experience for teens to explore their artistic talents
through hands-on activities and workshops. Whether you have a
passion for art, game design, or are just starting your creative
journey, this program is designed to help you discover your
artistic expression and connect with like-minded individuals in the
vibrant world of art and design.
Materials
In the studio courses, you will have the opportunity to work
with various materials to create amazing projects. The specific
list of materials required for your studio can be found in the
Course Outline included in this package. Please note that the
materials may vary depending on the course, and the cost of
materials and supplies may be up to $180.
Software
Some studio courses may require specific software for your
projects. Information about the required software for your studio
can be found in the Course Outline as well. Emily Carr University
will provide you with access to the required software(s) for your
studios. To grant you access, we will need your consent to use your
personal information. Please complete the permission form via the
Welcome Site. Make sure to download and install any required
software on your computer before classes start.
Online Learning
All participants of the summer program will have access to
online learning tools and online library resources. Instructors may
utilize different online learning platforms, so it’s important to
log in and test out these platforms and tools ahead of time.
Moodle
Moodle is our learning management system where you can access
course materials, assignments, and resources. Your login username
and password can be found in your Welcome Letter. Please log into
Moodle by selecting “Login for CS Student/Guest Log in” and using
your username and password before the start of the program.
Zoom
Your SIT online studio sessions will be hosted on Zoom from 9am
to 4pm daily. Please download Zoom here and ensure you grant access to
your camera and microphone. Test your settings in advance to ensure
a smooth joining experience for your classes.
Product Usage Instructions
Attendance
Attendance will be taken at the start of each class. If you are
unable to attend a class, please notify us in advance.
Parents and Guardians
If your teen will be late or absent from class, please contact
us as soon as possible using one of the following methods:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone/Voicemail: 604-844-3800 ext.# 2905
Please provide the following information in your email or phone
call:
- Student’s name
- Date and time of absence/lateness
- Reason for absence/lateness
WELCOME TO THE SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR TEENS AT EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY OF ART + DESIGN
GET READY FOR YOUR FIRST DAY!
Summer is the season for creativity! Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with hands-on activities, inspiring workshops, and the opportunity to explore your artistic talents. Whether you’re the next Yayoi Kusama, a budding game designer, or just starting your creative journey, discover your artistic expression, meet new people, and explore the vibrant world of art and design. Before all that, we want to share some important information to set you up for success from day one!
MATERIALS + SOFTWARE
Studio courses use various materials and/or software for you to work with, experiment with new ideas, and create amazing projects. Specific information about your studios can be found on the Course Outline.
MATERIALS The list of materials for your specific studio can be found on the Course Outline included in this package. Materials will differ between studios, and we do our best to consider must-haves versus nice-to-haves. Depending on the course you will be taking, materials and supplies may cost up to $180.
SOFTWARE Information about required software for your studio can be found on the Course Outline. ECU will provide you access to required software(s) for your studios. To give you access to software, we will need to use some of your personal information. Consent to use your personal information must be given in advance; please complete the permission form via the Welcome Site. Please make sure to download and install any required software on your computer before classes start.
ONLINE LEARNING
All summer program participants will have access to online learning tools and online library resources. Instructors may use online learning tools in different ways, so please make sure log in and test out platforms and tools ahead of time.
MOODLE Moodle is our learning management system for access to course materials, assignments, and resources. Your login username and password can be found in your Welcome Letter. Please log into Moodle by selecting “Login for CS Student/Guest Log in” and using your username and password to access Moodle before the start of the program.
ZOOM Your SIT online studio will be hosted on Zoom daily from 9am to 4pm. Please download Zoom here, and make sure that you grant access to your camera and microphone. Test your settings in advance to ensure you can join your classes smoothly!
SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR TEENS – ONLINE
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FIRST DAY Tuesday July 4
SIT Online Welcome Assembly
Zoom Link: https://emilycarru.zoom.us/j/68556283635?pwd=dzY3THhvcXpVMUJ4MHllRmcvME02dz09 Meeting ID: 685 5628 3635 Passcode: 378570
LOG IN 8:45am 9:00am On the first day, please log in a little early to make sure you can join us for the Welcome Assembly over Zoom.
SIT WELCOME ASSEMBLY 9:00am 10:00am The Welcome Assembly starts promptly at 9am and will take place in the Reliance Theatre and via Zoom. This is your first introduction to the program, the instructors and programs assistants who you will be learning from and working with, and your fellow classmates.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is taken at the start of each class. Instructors and Programs Assistants notify the CS Office of any student who has not returned to class within 15 minutes of the start time. We will contact your parents and/or guardians to follow up on the absence if we have not received prior notice.
Parents and Guardians
Please notify us as soon as possible if your teen will be late or absent from class. Option 1: Email [email protected] Option 2: Phone/Voicemail 604-844-3800 ext.# 2905 Please email or call us with the following information:
o The Student’s First and Last Name o The Studio they are registered in o What is their attendance status?
LATE: What time should we expect them to arrive to class? ABSENT: Are they missing a full or part day? When can we expect them back in class?
LIBRARY RESOURCES
LIBRARY SUMMER HOURS WILL BE MONDAY FRIDAY, 9AM – 5PM Students in the Summer Institute for Teens program will have access to use the library as Community Borrowers.
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BORROWING FROM THE LIBRARY You will have an active library account from the first day of your course, up to the end of the Summer Semester. Emily Carr University is a fine-free environment, but we do charge the replacement cost for lost items. We have friendly staff who can help you learn to use the library and find things, and we have Research Help available on demand during library hours.
ACCESSING E-RESOURCES 1. Go to my.openathens.net to access the OpenAthens
authentication platform 2. Click on the “Sign in with OpenAthens” tab 3. Sign in using these credentials:
Username: ecuadteens Password: siTEENS2023! 4. Return to the library catalogue to search for resources or go directly to a database This OpenAthens account is active until the end of August. If you have an access issue, please email: [email protected]
HELP FINDING RESOURCES Contact the library! They are always happy to help you. Email: [email protected]
LUNCH
Lunch hour is 12:00pm – 1:00pm daily. Students can log off to take a break, or stay in the call to connect with classmates.
HEALTH + SAFETY
The health and safety of the ECU community is our highest priority. With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the end of mandatory masking in BC, there are still ways to keep each other protected on campus.
HEALTHY HABITS The most important ways you can prevent the spread of germs is to wash your hands often, avoid touching your face, and stay home if you are sick. If you need guidance, contact your family doctor, phone 8-1-1, or use the BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment.
Good to Know: Accessibility Services
Accessibility Services provides accommodations to the learning environment for students with speech, hearing, visual, physical, mental health and neurological disabilities as well as chronic health conditions, acquired brain injury and temporary disabilities. If you would like more information about support for your teen, please contact Accessibility Services at [email protected] or 604 844 3081 for information about learning supports and accommodations.
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EXHIBITION
The Summer Teen programs wrap up with a public exhibition at Emily Carr’s Michael O’Brian Exhibition Commons from July 28 August 6, 2023 and an online exhibition website that launches at the conclusion of the program. This exhibition is your chance to show off your amazing projects for a broad online audience so people can appreciate your talent and check out your artwork. You are encouraged to participate in the online exhibition, and can also choose to have work included in the public exhibition on campus.
EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION On Friday July 28th from 4:00pm 6:00pm, we will be hosting an opening reception to celebrate you and your accomplishments. If you can attend in person, it’s a chance to come together and honour the hard work you have put into the Summer Institute for Teens program. Invite your friends and family to join in the celebration too! The opening reception is going to be a memorable event filled with joy and recognition. You deserve this moment, and it’s going to be fantastic!
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION
Teens who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion at the opening reception of the exhibition on July 28th or mailed directly. To receive the certificate, you must successfully complete the program by demonstrating consistent engagement and completion of assignments.
CONTACTS
Summer Office: Room D2435
Email: [email protected] Phone: 604 844 3800 x 2905 For Tech Issues with Moodle: [email protected]
Caitlin O’Keeffe Almond Summer Programs Coordinator Youth + Community Programs
Kristina Fiedrich Program Manager
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SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR TEENS
CETP 113 2D ANIMATION
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Bring your artwork to life through traditional and stop-motion animation. Create your own 2D animations using original drawings and build vivid digital environments and characters using Adobe software. You will be introduced to fundamental animation principles and learn to observe and analyze movement in everyday life. Learn to consider timing, mass & volume, matter and rhythm towards creating realistic animated motion. Through hands-on exercises, you will gain experience with stop-motion and computer animation techniques and workflows, and create short films for your portfolio.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students will:
1. Employ professional vocabulary related to animation techniques and principles 2. Identify, describe and explain genres of traditional and digital animation 3. Develop the creative process of conceptualizing and translating ideas to moving image projects 4. Produce 2D animations through traditional and digital processes 5. Assess animated works critically and engage in peer critique processes 6. Develop creative and innovative solutions to complex production challenges.
LEARNING FORMAT
Courses taking place on campus include a variety of instructional methods such as in-class lectures and discussions, instructor guidance, peer feedback, and group or independent projects. All course activities and student work will be completed during instructional times.
Online courses include both synchronous instruction and asynchronous work time. Synchronous learning may include virtual lectures, video demos, virtual meetings with instructors and classmates. Asynchronous time may include independent study and practice, assignment completion and homework, and peer discussion forums.
SOFTWARE
Required:
· Adobe Creative Cloud · Cateater Stop Motion Studio Mobile App
Students attending courses on campus will have access to the necessary software in the computer labs on campus. Students attending online courses will be provided access to educational versions of software and/or low-cost software to be downloaded prior to the first day of class.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
This course is eligible for a Certificate of Completion. To receive the certificate, students must successfully complete the program by demonstrating consistent engagement and completion of assignments.
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MATERIALS To fully participate in this course, required materials should be purchased before the first day of class.
Quantity REQUIRED
1
12x17x9″ Cardboard box, such as a banker’s box or paper ream box*
1 2 pads
Craft paper: colourful, with different textures and patterns, such as origami paper from Dollar Store or Opus
1 each
Pencils, 2B and 6B
1 stick
Arts-Arch Compressed soft charcoal square sticks
1 each
Soft tip pen and brush tip pen, black
1
White eraser
1 pad
Yellow post-it notes, 3×3″ pad
1 tub
Play-Doh, dark colour
1
Reusable Adhesive Putty, such as Dixon or Staples
1
Poster Board, bright green from Dollar Store
1
3M General Purpose Masking Tape, 24mm x 5m
1
X-acto Knife
1
Scissors
2
Desk lamps or book lights: LuminoLite book lamp, Energizer Book Lamp, Austin House
LED Book Light or similar. Two lights should be the same or similar
Estimated Total
*This is most essential! You will be using this as your animation stand.
Estimate
$0.00 $20.00
$5.00 $2.00 $8.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $4.00 $3.00 $3.00 $6.00 $7.00 $35.00
$99.00
Quantity OPTIONAL
Cardboard boxes, such as cereal boxes Metallic odds and ends, such as paper clips, screws, nuts, bolts, etc Junk or play jewellery, such as necklace chains
Estimate
LEARNING AGREEMENT: EXPECTATIONS + CONDUCT
Attendance + Participation Students are expected to attend classes during regularly scheduled, published times, arrive punctually and have materials needed to participate in class activities and assignments. Attendance is taken at the start of each day for all courses, and after lunch hour for on campus courses. Instructors will notify the CS Office of any students who have not arrived within 15 minutes of the start time, and we will contact parents /guardians to follow up on the absence if we have not received prior notice.
Parents or guardians: please notify us as soon as possible if a student will be late or absent to class. Email [email protected] or call 604.844.3800 ext.# 2905. Please provide the students first and last name, the studio and program they are registered in, and information about their late arrival or absence.
Online Learning To get the most from your online learning experience, and to create a positive learning environment, students should expect to participate in discussions, break-out groups and discussion forums as established by the instructor. Students are responsible for regularly checking in to the Moodle site for assignments, resources, deadlines and course updates. All students are expected to log in on time and be prepared to engage in the work for scheduled classes.
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Classroom Etiquette A successful learning experience depends on mutual trust, respect and support. Students are expected to contribute to an inclusive learning environment free of bullying, harassment and discrimination. This includes addressing classmates using preferred names and pronouns, and being mindful of diverse lived experiences, levels of access and privileges.
Privacy Emily Carr is committed to protecting students’ personal information. All approved online learning tools (including Moodle and Zoom) are protected and safe. Any video recordings of lectures, presentations or critiques are stored on Canadian servers and only available to the instructor and students. If other online platforms are used for course participation, students, parents and/or guardians will be notified of any potential privacy considerations and asked to provide consent.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Emily Carr University policies are available online at https://www.ecuad.ca/about/leadership-and-governance/policies. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with all academic policies, and in particular the policies below.
Academic Integrity Academic Integrity outlined in University policy 4.17 Academic Integrity is understood as producing work in a way that acknowledges the contributions of others in the design, creation, production, writing, etc. of any work. Any action or behaviour that violates Academic Integrity is considered a serious offence of academic misconduct and may result in serious academic consequences.
Student Conduct All students must abide by the standards of conduct outlined in University policies 4.6 Student Conduct, 8.6 Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination, and 3.6 Sexual and Gender-based Violence and Misconduct. The University takes violations of these standards very seriously and may initiate disciplinary proceedings.
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