Regular practical sessions ranging from 1-3 hours depending on theme and focus – covering 2D, 3D and Stop Motion pathways specialisms – teaching students through demonstration and reference materials, to appreciate the utility and necessity of applied animation principles.

Tuition and guidance in the learning and application of animation principles using a variety of traditional and digital tools including industry relevant software and apparatus.

Opportunities for iteration will be encouraged through peer critique and formative academic feedback though class discussion and journal comments.

Journal [LO-2, 3]

You will maintain learning journal to capture the development of your knowledge and skills and to reflect on your animation principles application tests.


Peer Critique [LO3]

You will; be encouraged to engage with and contribute to peer feedback sessions and opportunities


Showreel (LO 1)

You will curate a montage of the most effective animation explorations you have generated for the module demonstrating your developing knowledge and competencies applying principles of animation in several different techniques

A regular pattern of practical workshop sessions underpinned by theory - 1-3 hours each (dependent on pathway) e.g., Weekly, or several times a week.

Demonstration of techniques followed by guided practice with opportunities for individual, pair and teamwork.

Substantial time allotted to self –managed time encouraging independent study

Encouraging regular posting on learning journals and opportunities for feedback 1-2-1 and group based.

Peer critique and feedback participation (Mandatory ungraded)

1. ON COMPLETION OF THIS MODULE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO INVESTIGATE AND APPLY ANIMATION PRINCIPLES IN A VARIETY OF TRADITONAL AND DIGITAL TECHNIQUES SUCH AS 2D, 3D, STOP MOTION, AND HYYBRID FORMS TAKING OPPORTUNITIES TO REPEAT EXERCISES TO DEVELOP CONTROL AND COMPETENCY.

ENQUIRY

APPLICATION


2. ON COMPLETION OF THIS MODULE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE GUIDANCE, ITERATION, AND FEEDBACK TO LEARN ANIMATION PRINCIPLES AND DEVELOP THEORETIC AND PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE

KNOLWEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

LEARNING


3. ON COMPLETION OF THIS MODULE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PRESENT AND DISCUSS APPLIED ANIMATION PRINCIPLES

COMMUNICATION

Animation Studios Facilities

Industry Standard software and equipment tools.

Animation pathway specific apparatus and equipment.

Media Centre bookable resources.

Library and digital learning resources

Study support resources

VLE’s

Johnston, Ollie & Thomas, Frank. (1980) The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation.

Wells, Pau & Moore, Samantha (2016) The Fundamentals of Animation. Bloomsbury.

Chong, Andrew. (2007) Basics Animation: Digital Animation. AVA

Wyatt, Andy (2010) The Complete Digital Animation Course: Principles, Practices, and Techniques: a Practical Guide for Aspiring Animators. BES Pub.

Discover the magic ingredients of all great animation by learning and applying the core principles