This 4 credit module provides the scope to negotiate a project which will form part of the basis of your final major project work including a signature project. This module is part of the culmination of your award and thus should demonstrate professional practice as a lead animator. .
You will write proposals for your both projects which clearly outline the proportion of time wish to spend on each. You can have an equal split or a proportional split depending on which proposal requires more hours spent in meeting all of the learning outcomes which you will be assessed against.
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.You should therefore be fully conversant with copyright law and licensing of software and sound resources so that your production meets the requirements for public screening and self promotion.

Propose a range of projects which would be suitable as an exit portfolio for entry into the animation and related creative industries. (A5, PLO4).
Design contemporary visual content across the entire range of the projects carried out in this module. (C6, PLO3).

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