Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, ANIMATION DEBATES
COST50130
Key Facts
School of Computing and Digital Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Alke Groppel-Wegener
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
The module is based on a set of practical tutorials and short projects
1. lectures: for the delivery of knowledge, theory, visual and historical background
2. seminars: for the development of key conceptual and communications skills
3. individual tutorials: for guidance with the assignment
4. independent learning: to develop individual student research and information gathering techniques
1. lectures: for the delivery of knowledge, theory, visual and historical background
2. seminars: for the development of key conceptual and communications skills
3. individual tutorials: for guidance with the assignment
4. independent learning: to develop individual student research and information gathering techniques
Module Indicative Content
This module is intended to explore the relationship between contemporary practice in the field of animation and contemporary society. The main focus will be on a range of contemporary animation professionals and the theoretical underpinnings of their work. The module will consider the extent to which they have assimilated and synthesised various pieces of stylistic, theoretical or practical information from these traditions in the production of contemporary films.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Your work will be clear and lucid. It will show evidence of substantiated independent thought and an awareness of different methodological approaches and theoretical applications.
Module Resources
Library
Internet access
Blackboard
Design archive
Internet access
Blackboard
Design archive
Module Texts
Animation Journal, available in the university library
Animation Studies, available from http://journal.animationstudies.org/
Buchan, S. (Ed.) (2006) Animated 'Worlds'. London. John Libbey.
Canemaker, J. (Ed.) (1988) Storytelling in Animation. Los Angeles. AFI.
Pilling, J. (Ed.) (1997) A Reader in Animation Studies. London. John Libbey.
Sandler, K. (Ed.) (1998) Reading the Rabbit - Explorations in Warner Bros. Animation. New Brunswick, New Jersey and London. Rutgers University Press.
Wells, P. (1998) Understanding Animation. London. Routledge.
Wells, P. (2002) Animation: Genre and Authorship. London and New York. Wallflower.
A range of books, subject-specific periodicals and journals, newspaper and other related articles, as well as texts relating to the design process and the promotion of design relevant to your course of study should be employed as negotiated with the module manager - together with any subject-specific visual, audio or audio-visual evidence to support your work.
Recommended
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.
Animation Studies, available from http://journal.animationstudies.org/
Buchan, S. (Ed.) (2006) Animated 'Worlds'. London. John Libbey.
Canemaker, J. (Ed.) (1988) Storytelling in Animation. Los Angeles. AFI.
Pilling, J. (Ed.) (1997) A Reader in Animation Studies. London. John Libbey.
Sandler, K. (Ed.) (1998) Reading the Rabbit - Explorations in Warner Bros. Animation. New Brunswick, New Jersey and London. Rutgers University Press.
Wells, P. (1998) Understanding Animation. London. Routledge.
Wells, P. (2002) Animation: Genre and Authorship. London and New York. Wallflower.
A range of books, subject-specific periodicals and journals, newspaper and other related articles, as well as texts relating to the design process and the promotion of design relevant to your course of study should be employed as negotiated with the module manager - together with any subject-specific visual, audio or audio-visual evidence to support your work.
Recommended
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.