Appropriate studio/workshop facilities
Lecture/Seminar space
CW's equipped with appropriate digital software (e.g. Photoshop / Painter / Toon Boom Storyboard) and hardware (e.g. Wacom tablets, high spec computers, WACOM Cintiqs (touch screen))
Students are expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University, keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals, CD-ROMs, online resources and be aware of the work of major practitioners within the field of concept design, character design, visual effects, games design and film props / media.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Watching demonstrations of various drawing processes, digital input of traditional artwork, re-touching, re-colouring, layout techniques and storyboard production (traditional and using software based solutions).
Independently developing your visualisation and layout skills in the studio, CW's, other parts of the university / at home / offsite.
Presenting your work in a competent, professional and organised manner, using the systems and methods defined by the module assignment / module staff.

Preparation of 2D artwork, to be translated into digital media for subsequent re-working / re-touching / re-colouring. Instructor led demonstrations of appropriate workflows / software usage, to include custom brush preparation, swatches, layer control / use.
TI sessions (where required) providing key Health & Safety instruction and Input / Output instructions (e.g. scanners and printers)

100% Coursework comprising: A portfolio of work demonstrating the understanding and competence in visualisation skills demonstrated and referenced across the course of the module. [Learning Outcomes 1-4]

Directing the Story: Professional Storytelling and Storyboarding Techniques for Live Action and Animation (Paperback)
by Francis Glebas, Publisher: Focal Press (7 Nov 2008), ISBN-10: 0240810767 / ISBN-13: 978-0240810768

The Storyboard Design Course: The Ultimate Guide for Artists, Directors, Producers and Scriptwriters (Paperback) by Guiseppe Cristiano, Publisher: Thames & Hudson (18 Feb 2008), ISBN-10: 0500286906 / ISBN-13: 978-0500286906

Prepare to Board! Creating Story and Characters for Animation Features and Shorts (Paperback) by Nancy Beiman, Publisher: Focal Press (7 Mar 2007), ISBN-10: 0240808207 / ISBN-13: 978-0240808208

Secrets of Award-winning Digital Artists: Creative Techniques and Insights for Photoshop, Painter and More (Paperback)
by Peter Max (Foreword), Jeremy Sutton (Author), Daryl Wise (Author), Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (24 Sep 2002), ISBN-10: 0764536915 / ISBN-13: 978-0764536915

Digital Painting Techniques: Masters Collection: Volume 1 (Paperback) by 3DTotal.com, Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (21 Sep 2009), ISBN-10: 0240521749 / ISBN-13: 978-0240521749

Digital Art Masters: v. 1 (Hardcover) by Tom Greenway (Editor), Chris Perrins (Editor), Richard Tilbury (Editor), Publisher: 3DTotal.com (Nov 2005), ISBN-10: 095515300X / ISBN-13: 978-0955153006

Advanced Painter Techniques (Paperback) by Don Seegmiller, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (22 Aug 2008), ISBN-10: 0470284935 / ISBN-13: 978-0470284933

Creative Photoshop CS4: Digital Illustration and Art Techniques (Paperback) by Derek Lea, Publisher: Focal Press (8 May 2009), ISBN-10: 024052134X / ISBN-13: 978-0240521343