Module Descriptors
FINAL MAJOR SIGNATURE PROJECT I
ANIM60151
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 112
Total Learning Hours: 160
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
MODULE INDICATIVE CONTENT
This 4 credit module provides the scope to negotiate a project which will form the basis of your final major project work including a signature project.
The main emphasis of this project is your direction and collaboration with others on a substantial Animation Project to the highest of professional standards. As such it is expected that you will have visited conferences studios and festivals to measure the quality of animation content against your own performance This module is part of the culmination of your award and thus should demonstrate professional practice as a lead animator. It is intended that you should study this module in parallel with the modules AM50396-6b and AM50396-6c which allow you to produce the animations you are proposing.
It is essential you take executive decisions where appropriate to ensure that the project is achieved by the conclusion of the semester. Production tasks will be shared to ensure that each member of the team is designated a role supporting their strengths. Where appropriate liaison with others scriptwriters, sound production artists and voice talent maybe outsourced to enhance the professional standard. The finished work should be of a standard to be screened at international events allowing exposure to the wider animation community and potential employers.Students should therefore be fully conversant with copyright law and licensing of software and sound resources so that their productions meet the requirements for public screening and self promotion
The main emphasis of this project is your direction and collaboration with others on a substantial Animation Project to the highest of professional standards. As such it is expected that you will have visited conferences studios and festivals to measure the quality of animation content against your own performance This module is part of the culmination of your award and thus should demonstrate professional practice as a lead animator. It is intended that you should study this module in parallel with the modules AM50396-6b and AM50396-6c which allow you to produce the animations you are proposing.
It is essential you take executive decisions where appropriate to ensure that the project is achieved by the conclusion of the semester. Production tasks will be shared to ensure that each member of the team is designated a role supporting their strengths. Where appropriate liaison with others scriptwriters, sound production artists and voice talent maybe outsourced to enhance the professional standard. The finished work should be of a standard to be screened at international events allowing exposure to the wider animation community and potential employers.Students should therefore be fully conversant with copyright law and licensing of software and sound resources so that their productions meet the requirements for public screening and self promotion
MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Conceive a range of proposed negotiated animation projects as an exit portfolio (C6,PLO3).
Intergrate necessary animation developments for clients prior to production (A4, PLO8).
Interpret project goals and deadlines with stakeholders (A5, PLO6).
Intergrate necessary animation developments for clients prior to production (A4, PLO8).
Interpret project goals and deadlines with stakeholders (A5, PLO6).
MODULE TEXTS
Blazer, L. (2015) Animated Storytelling: Simple Steps For Creating Animation and Motion Graphics 1st Edition.
Rall, H. (2017) Animation: From Concept to Production, CRC Press
Student Aid Publications (2016). Careers in Animation & VFX Paperback
Additional Reading Eddie.E (2015). How To Turn Your Stories Into Movies: The Complete Filmmakers Guide Paperback - P&E Publishing
Sadeh.M (2015). Animation: The Secrets Of Getting A Job In Vfx & Games: Detailed Step-By-Step Methods From First Hand ExperiencePaperback - Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platfor
Rall, H. (2017) Animation: From Concept to Production, CRC Press
Student Aid Publications (2016). Careers in Animation & VFX Paperback
Additional Reading Eddie.E (2015). How To Turn Your Stories Into Movies: The Complete Filmmakers Guide Paperback - P&E Publishing
Sadeh.M (2015). Animation: The Secrets Of Getting A Job In Vfx & Games: Detailed Step-By-Step Methods From First Hand ExperiencePaperback - Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platfor