Module 8 Edited
Module 8 Edited
TVL – ICT
ANIMATION NCII
Quarter 1 – Module 8:
Prepare and Interpret
Technical Drawing
(Week 8)
What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
understand Animation. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course.
What I Know
What’s In
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In the previous module you learned about the basic symbols and elements of
technical drawing, the different kinds of technical drawings and symbols. Technical
drawing used in animation helps communicate ideas. Symbols also help to provide
structure and routine such as diagrams and flowchart.
What’s New
Animated film production uses a flow chart to show the details of the relationships
among hundreds of people involved in a film production. In some other cases, a
flowchart is also used in the pre-production in animation to show the steps of the
whole process of storyboarding.
A flowchart will help you understand your process and uncover ways to improve it
only if you use it to analyze what is happening.
What is It
TECHNICAL TERMS
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Understanding Flowchart
A flowchart is a diagram that uses graphic symbols to depict the nature and flow of
the steps in a process. A diagram is a drawing that illustrates or visually explains a
thing or idea by outlining its component parts and the relationships among them.
Uses of a Flowchart
1. To develop understanding of how a process is done.
2. To study a process for improvement.
3. To communicate to others how a process is done.
4. To establish better communication between people involved with the same
process.
5. To document a process.
6. To visualize when planning a project.
Symbol Description
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Connector symbol connects separate elements across one
page.
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Internal storage symbol represents data stored in RAM.
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PROCEDURES IN
INTERPRETING AND
Lesson CREATING FLOWCHARTS
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What’s New
A flowchart will help you understand your process and uncover ways to improve it
only if you use it to analyze what is happening.
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What is It
TECHNICAL TERMS
Interpreting Flowcharts
A flowchart will help an animator understand the process and uncover ways to
improve it by analyzing what is happening. Interpreting flow chart will help:
● determine who is involved in the process
● form theories about root causes
● identify ways to streamline the process
● determine how to implement changes to the process
● locate cost-added-only steps
● provide training on how the process works or should work
b) Weak links. These are steps where problems occur because of inadequate
training of process workers, equipment that needs to be repaired or
replaced, or insufficient technical documentation. "Inform the drill leader
and improvise" is one of the weak links.
c) Poorly defined steps. These are steps that are not well-defined and may be
interpreted and performed in a different way by each person involved,
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leading to process variation. "Improvise" is a poorly defined step in the
weak link.
2. Examine each decision symbol. Collect data on how often there is a "yes" or
"no" answer at decision points marked by a diamond-shaped symbol. If most
decisions go one way rather than the other, you may be able to remove this
decision point.
3. Examine each rework loop. Processes with numerous checks generate rework
and waste. Examine the activities preceding the rework loop and identify those
that need to be improved. Look for ways to shorten or eliminate the loop.
4. Examine each activity symbol. Does the step help build a key quality
characteristic into the end product? If not, consider eliminating it.
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Story
Storyboard
Character Design
Background Keys /
Animatics Concept Art
Model Sheets
Voice Recording
Rough Music
X-sheet Slugging
Production
Figure 1 : Animation preproduction process sample flowchart
Types of flowchart
Besides the three levels of detail used to categorize flowcharts, there are three main
types of flowcharts, namely: linear, deployment, and opportunity. The level of detail
can be depicted as macro, mini, or micro for each of these types.
● Linear Flowchart.
o A linear flowchart is a diagram that displays the sequence of work steps
that make up a process. This can help identify rework and redundant
or unnecessary steps within a process. This type of flowchart is very
much useful in an animation job/workflow.
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● Determine what is not included in the scope of the process to
remove any doubt or confusion about the boundaries. This may
also help establish the scope of related processes.
4. List the steps, activities, and decisions to be charted. If your team is
not sure about a step, mark it to be investigated later.
5. Put the steps in chronological sequence. Sometimes it's easier to start
with the last step and work back to the first step.
6. Assign flowchart symbols such as boxes, diamonds, and triangles.
7. Review and title the Flowchart.
● Deployment Flowchart.
o A deployment flowchart shows the actual process flow and identifies the
people or groups involved at each step. Horizontal lines define
customer-supplier relationships. This type of chart shows where the
people or groups fit into the process sequence, and how they relate to
one another throughout the process.
Each flowchart has one starting point and one or more ending
YES
points are drawn with a rounded rectangle or oval. Steps,
END
actions, or tasks are drawn with rectangular boxes. Sometimes
a question needs to be answered to decide what instruction Figure 2: Basic Flowchart
should happen next. Decisions are drawn with diamonds with
labels at the exits. The arrows show the order the steps are
taken.
The chart below shows the steps in troubleshooting a locked-up computer by Alma
C. Ando. What should an animator do when a computer freezes or locks up?
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START
YES
Is the computer
dead locked?
NO
Reboot the computer
Press CTRL+ALT=Delete
to open the Windows
Task Manager
END TASK
NO
Is the computer
OK?
YES Take PC to
repair shop
END
● A flowchart will help an animator understand the process and uncover ways
to improve it by analyzing what is happening.
● A flowchart is a way of showing how a task should be carried out.
● It helps animators develop logical thinking skills.
● It helps Animators learn to apply the concept of sequencing for practical and
everyday tasks.
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Multiple Choice
Directions: Please read each statement and select the best answer. Write the letter
and the word. Please use a separate sheet in answering the test. Please do not
forget to write the following in your answer sheet:
Name: _________________________ Yr. & Section: __________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): ___________ Module No: _____ Name
of the Activity (e.g., What I know) ______________ Date: ______
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9. Which of the following is NOT true about a flowchart?
A. Flowchart is used to study a process for improvement.
B. Flowchart is used to communicate to others how a process is done.
C. Flowchart helps to develop an understanding of how a process is done.
D. None of the choices
A. C. B. D.
11. These are components or parts that can be isolated and defined in any visual
design or work of art.
A. diagrams C. layouts
B. elements D. symbols
12. It is a symbol that indicates a step that must be done manually, not
automatically.
A. manual input symbol C. merge symbol
B. manual operation symbol D. preparation symbol
13. It is a flowchart symbol that represents the start points, end points, and
potential outcomes of a path.
A. C. B. D.
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17. Which of the following defines a schematic diagram?
A. It shows information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram.
B. It shows a detailed drawing connection from one point to the control system.
C. It shows all the significant components of a circuit, flow, process, or device.
D. all the choices
A. C. B. D.
19. Which of the steps help build a key quality characteristic into the end
product when analyzing a flowchart?
A. examine each decision
B. examine each rework loop
C. examine each activity symbol
D. none of the choices
20. Symbols used within a typical flowchart include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. an arrow, representing the flow of work
B. a trapezoid, representing a work queue
C. a diamond, representing a decision
D. an oval, representing the start and end of the chart
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Answer Key
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