This is an independently driven module with students required to negotiate their project subject, based on the work they already started in the Animation Expert module Research File assignment.

The module will be launched with a detailed briefing session and supported by scheduled feedback opportunities, as well as online resources that will allow individual students to work at their own pace.

Students will have scope to investigate any aspect of animation culture, industry, or production that is sufficiently supported by appropriate research and negotiated with academic staff.

Outcomes can be disseminated though practical, written, or alternate media forms, but must be accompanied by relevant academic referencing – and the format must be negotiated with (and signed off by) academic staff by a provided deadline.

Students will also present their work in progress to students from other levels to help build others understanding of the larger context of animation – and get feedback on their project’s development.

Passion Project Report (LO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Students will have the opportunity to individually negotiate what format to present the outcomes of their research. The standard (i.e., if students choose not to negotiate) will be a 4000-word academic report or 20 min video essay. However, depending on the format (and linked audience) the student chooses, word count or lengths may vary. For example, a series of short films aimed at primary school children might have a longer overall running time, or a graphic novel chapter might have a shorter word count.



Passion Project Presentation (LO 2,3,4)

A recorded presentation will give student the opportunity to share knowledge and enter a discussion with questions and answers.

Launch briefing session(s) 2-3 hours + 7 hours of strategic guidance throughout module duration.

Independent study supported by feedback guidance opportunities.

Access to specialist facilities and academic staff knowledge.

Cross-disciplinary opportunities (cross-course and inter-departmental)

1. ON COMPLETION OF THIS MODULE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DEPLOY ACCURATELY ESTABLISHED TECHNIQUES OF ANALYSIS AND ENQUIRY TO INITIATE AND CARRY OUT AN ANIMATION RELATED RESEARCH PROJECT OF PARTICULAR INTEREST AND EVALUATE USE OF INFORMATION LITERACY, INCLUDING THE ETHICAL USE OF INFORMATION IN ANIMATION.

Enquiry

Analysis


2. ON COMPLETION OF THIS MODULE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE A SYSTEMATIC UNDERSTANDING OF A FOCUSED ASPECT OF ANIMATION PRACTICE OR THEORY, INCLUDING ACQUISITION OF COHERENT AND DETAILED KNOWLEDGE, AT LEAST SOME OF WHICH IS AT OR INFORMED BY THE FOREFRONT OF DEFINED ASPECTS OF THE DISCIPLINE.

Knowledge and Understanding


3. ON COMPLETION OF THIS MODULE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE INFORMATION, IDEAS, PROBLEMS, AND SOLUTIONS BASED ON A FOCUSED AREA OF ANIMATION TO AN AUDIENCE OF YOUR CHOICE.

Communication


4. ON COMPLETION OF THIS MODULE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIALOGUE WITH PEERS, TUTORS AND THIRD PARTIES, TO MANAGE YOUR OWN LEARNING, EXERCISE INITIATIVE, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND DEMONSTRATE THE LEARNING ABILITY, QUALITIES AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT OR FURTHER TRAINING OF A PROFESSIONAL OR EQUIVALENT NATURE.

Reflection


5. ON COMPLETION OF THIS MODULE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO APPLY RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES PREVIOUSLY LEARNED TO REVIEW, CONSOLIDATE, EXTEND AND APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING TO AN ANIMATION TOPIC OF A THEORETIC AND/OR PRACTICAL NATURE

Application

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

As students individually choose their topics, there is no shared reading list.

Reading lists will be negotiated with students as part of the module

Take a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in an aspect of animation you are most passionate about and enthuse others with expert knowledge, skills and perspective.