1. Why did you take this class?
I took the class because I wanted to get into game design, and I wanted to learn about the basics of animation.
2. In general, what did you like most about this class?
I liked being able to make animations in 2D and 3D, though I seemed to have problems with everything...
3. In general, what did you like least about this class?
Crashes, not being able to complete a project, and blogs. However the blogs weren't so bad once I got a working computer, they were just a slight annoyance.
4. What was your most favorite project and why?
Probably the 2D short, it was short and we had almost complete freedom with it. Plus, we didn't have scripts that made them all sound the same.
5. What was your least favorite project and why?
The final project, I just had problems with that. I lost 2 days due to the publishing error when we kept troubleshooting the computer, then I couldn't get flash on my computer until the end, and when I was able to work on it from home and bring it in, everything went wrong. I think it was the only project that I didn't finish..
6. Discuss the overall effectiveness of the instructor (for example: preparation, availability, interest, content knowledge, expectations, etc.).
Ms. Licata was generally very helpful. She knew what she was talking about when she taught us lessons and tutorials. She also claimed that she was learning Maya at the same time as us, but she seemed to be able to do everything with ease. I kind of expected her to be a harsh, "you better do this or I'll fail you", kind of teacher, when I heard of the class and how you had to be interviewed to get in, but she was kind and had a good sense of humor, especially when dealing with our whines and complaints.
7. What are the most valuable things you learned in the class?
Ask for help when you need it, don't be afraid to make friends with the people around you, take constructive criticism, ignore distractions, and offer help to others that need it.
8. Do you feel that this class will help you achieve your future academic or career goals? How or why (or why not)?
I believe this class will help me in the future to get a job in the field of animation, I've learned many things about animation from my teacher, and hopefully it will look nice on a resume.
9. How could this class be improved?
I'm not sure. It's not like we can get computers that never crash, or very advanced technology, and we learned very useful things. I think the class is fine as it is.
10. Additional comments:
Honestly, I love this class, it has just been a pleasure to come here everyday. It makes going to school actually worth it. However, we NEED a sound booth. It stinks that we couldn't get the other one because of the fire-code.
