Animation Studio 2B

240 hours

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Animation Studio 2B
Students plan, design and produce a short animated film. This production is to be completed to a professional broadcast standard.

On completion of this subject students should be able to:-

• demonstrate an extension of their understanding of animation methods through a folio of exercises and animation challenges;
• demonstrate developed animation filmmaking skills with analog and digital technologies;
• apply production techniques to express screen-based ideas;
• demonstrate further development in their creativity through production and show an understanding of professional requirements;
• work effectively in a studio environment;
• demonstrate observational and analytical drawing skills for animation.

Pre-Production Documents (25%) (equivalent of 1500 words) Due: week 7, worth 25%

Production Exercise (40%) (equivalent of 2000 words) Due: End Semester, worth 40%

Production Report or Equivalent Studio Presentation (25%) (equivalent of 1500 words) Due End Semester, worth 25%

Workshop Participation (10%) Due: Assessed ongoing (Participation assessed on criteria of engagement, ability to discuss & give/receive feedback , studio practice and collaboration skills) Assessment ongoing, worth 10%

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completing this subject students will be able to:-

• communicate in visual form;
• plan and organise their work within the resources and time frame available.
• lead a team and work collaboratively;
• apply practical knowledge to practical problems;
• begin to develop a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment.