Over the first semester you will be learning the basic principles of perspective through a series of assignments that will be given out on a weekly basis.

Each class will start in the lecture room and attendance will be taken. If you stop showing up to class, I will assume that you are no longer interested and plan to withdraw from the program. Do not show up in the final class and ask, "What can I do to get a passing grade?" (It has happened before and I will not accomodate you.)

You will need to bring your paper, pencils, eraser, ruler and notebook along with your Layout and Perspective textbooks.

There will typically be a lecture and in-class demo during which you will be expected to participate and ask questions. Once the lecture is over, you will begin working on the assignment. During a review week, Brian will look over your drawings with you one-on-one and give you feedback and revision suggestions if necessary.

Note: If your assignment is not handed in by the deadline (beginning of class) you will be deducted 10%. If it is not ready by the end of class, it will be deducted 20%. If it has not been received by e-mail by 6:00 PM the same day it will be deducted 30% By the next day 6:00 - 50%, and by the third day 6:00 - 100%.

To submit late work by e-mail, your artwork must be in .jpeg format - compressed no larger than 5MB. Send the file to: brianlemay@rogers.com If the file is unreadable, I will send you an e-mail to let you know and you must send me a proper file otherwise the deductions will continue.

While it is understood that you also have other courses which may have assignment deadlines that may be due later the same day or later in the week, it is expected that you learn to budget your time properly. Production Art class time is for Production Art, not any other course. If you are working on something not related to Production Art, you are wasting the instructor's time with you.

Perspective is made up of some very simple rules. For some people, this comes easy. For others, it can be a very difficult and frustrating experience. I will do everything I can, short of doing the drawings for you to try and help you through the process. Ultimately, you are responsible for your own work.

Week 1
Mon Sept 3rd
Because classes start on the 4th, the Monday class will not begin until Sept 10th.

Week 2
Fri Sept 7th & Mon Sept 10th
• General introduction and overview of course
• One Point Perspective

Week 3
Fri 14th & Mon Sept 17th
• 20 One Point Boxes Lecture
Due for review Week 4

Week 4
Fri 21st & Mon Sept 24th
• Show 20 One Point Boxes
• 20 Two Point Boxes Lecture
Due for review Week 5

Week 5
Fri 28th & Mon Oct 1st
• Show 20 Two Point Boxes
• 10 One point Objects (10%)
• 10 Two point Objects (10%) Lecture
Due Week 7

Week 6
Mon Oct 8th (Thanksgiving)
• No classes this week.
• Take time to review and revise your One & Two point objects

Week 7
Fri 12th & Mon Oct 15th
• Hand in 5 One point objects & 5 Two point objects
• One Point Room (15%) Lecture
Due Week 9

Week 8
Fri 19th & Mon Oct 22nd
• Review and revise One point room
• Two Point Room (15%) Lecture
Due Week 10

Week 9
Fri 26th & Mon Oct 29th
• Hand in One point room
• Review and revise Two point room

Week 10
Mon Nov 5th & Fri 9th
• Hand in Two point room
• Shot Selection Lecture
• Review & Choose Video Clip

Week 11
Mon Nov 12th & Fri 16th
• Transitions & Timing Lecture
• Scene Breakdown (20%)
Due Week 14
• Storyboarding (30%)
Due Week 15

Week 12
Mon Nov 19th & Fri 23rd
(I will be away for the Friday class this week, so it will be an independant work period)

Week 13
Mon Nov 26th & Fri 30th
(I will be away for the Monday class this week, so it will be an independant work period)

Week 14
Mon Dec 3rd & Fri 7th
• Hand in Breakdown Review and revise Story Reels

Week 15
Mon Dec 10th & Fri 14th
• Hand in Story Reel

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