Module Descriptors
INDIVIDUAL SHORT ANIMATION
ANIM60118
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Robin Heap
Email: Robin.Heap@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 32
Independent Study Hours: 268
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
TEXTS
Dowlatabadi, Zahra, Winder, Catherine. Producing Animation. (2001) Focal Press
Milic, Lea, McConville, Yasmin. The Animation Producer's Handbook (2006) Open University Press
Patmore, Chris, Cowan, Finlay. The Complete Animation Course,The Principles, Practice and Techniques of Successful Animation. (2003) Thames & Hudson Ltd
PERIODICALS
Squigley magazine
"Broadcast Campaign"
Imagine Magazine
Animation Handbook
Dowlatabadi, Zahra, Winder, Catherine. Producing Animation. (2001) Focal Press
Milic, Lea, McConville, Yasmin. The Animation Producer's Handbook (2006) Open University Press
Patmore, Chris, Cowan, Finlay. The Complete Animation Course,The Principles, Practice and Techniques of Successful Animation. (2003) Thames & Hudson Ltd
PERIODICALS
Squigley magazine
"Broadcast Campaign"
Imagine Magazine
Animation Handbook
Module Indicative Content
Individual Short Animation module is intended to take your work to a professional level of quality in your chosen method of production.
You will negotiate with the award leader and other staff in the development of 3 short animation sketches to be produced during semester 1 demonstrating clear application of prior learning from level 1 and 2.
All aspects of production from concept to completion will be assessed by staff and peers
The project will be developed through to completed animations via further visual and sound developments and animatic treatments.
The Final work will form the basis of professional online portfolio to potential employers and as such should be no longer than 2 minutes in length.
You will negotiate with the award leader and other staff in the development of 3 short animation sketches to be produced during semester 1 demonstrating clear application of prior learning from level 1 and 2.
All aspects of production from concept to completion will be assessed by staff and peers
The project will be developed through to completed animations via further visual and sound developments and animatic treatments.
The Final work will form the basis of professional online portfolio to potential employers and as such should be no longer than 2 minutes in length.
Module Resources
RESOURCES
Specialist Animation equipment., CAD Labs ,Digital Media centre
Sound equipment Pro tools
Post production equipment
Mini DV deck and Cameras
Please note ***
The department cannot support software not licensed by the university.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
WEB SITES
www.AWN.com
www.SkillSet.org
www.PACT.org
Specialist Animation equipment., CAD Labs ,Digital Media centre
Sound equipment Pro tools
Post production equipment
Mini DV deck and Cameras
Please note ***
The department cannot support software not licensed by the university.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
WEB SITES
www.AWN.com
www.SkillSet.org
www.PACT.org
Module Learning Strategies
Studio learning takes place in timetabled sessions with academic staff who introduce key contextual and practice based lectures focused on the development of
A Negotiated programme of pre-production for future animation production:
Through initial lectures you will gain an understanding of the core concepts, theory and practical tools necessary to complete a range of professional quality animations.
Independent study will form the majority of time spent "answering the brief" through evidence of research , preparation drawings, studio strategy and application of methods and processes necessary for completion of an appropriate response to the assignments.
You will access studio and pre-recorded material for review and consolidation of software during the module
Attendance at Technical instruction sessions will be crucial for the understanding and use of DVD authoring software applications for showreel production
Seminars and group Critiques support your studio practice through formative evaluation and will take place at 3 critical points of the semester to review working progress.
Summative assessment takes place at the end of the module where the work will be presented as "Trailers" for final assessment
There will be two designated tutorials set up to enable students to discuss their work individually with key members of delivery staff.
A Negotiated programme of pre-production for future animation production:
Through initial lectures you will gain an understanding of the core concepts, theory and practical tools necessary to complete a range of professional quality animations.
Independent study will form the majority of time spent "answering the brief" through evidence of research , preparation drawings, studio strategy and application of methods and processes necessary for completion of an appropriate response to the assignments.
You will access studio and pre-recorded material for review and consolidation of software during the module
Attendance at Technical instruction sessions will be crucial for the understanding and use of DVD authoring software applications for showreel production
Seminars and group Critiques support your studio practice through formative evaluation and will take place at 3 critical points of the semester to review working progress.
Summative assessment takes place at the end of the module where the work will be presented as "Trailers" for final assessment
There will be two designated tutorials set up to enable students to discuss their work individually with key members of delivery staff.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework: 100%
A series of short animated sequences with supporting pre-production documentation and evidence of appropriate development and communication of ideas in-line with your chosen method of animation production. Ideas will relate to short and longer format animations to be completed this Semester and (if appropriate) in Semester 2 of your final year.
Learning Outcomes:1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
A series of short animated sequences with supporting pre-production documentation and evidence of appropriate development and communication of ideas in-line with your chosen method of animation production. Ideas will relate to short and longer format animations to be completed this Semester and (if appropriate) in Semester 2 of your final year.
Learning Outcomes:1, 2, 3, 4 and 5