Animation Projects 2A

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2014:

140 Hours

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Objectives, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Animation Projects 2A develops craft skills covering major aspects of animation filmmaking at an advanced level. Students will develop their knowledge of current emerging and industry practices through guest lectures and practice-based studies. Students will undertake craft upgrade and/or master classes depending on their strand of study through workshop and lectures.

On completing this subject students will be able to:
• demonstrate developed creative and technical skills in the area of animation;

• exhibit a developing knowledge of the film, television and allied industries;

• effectively seek and utilise feedback in a critical environment;

• develop time-management and problem solving skills appropriate to the tasks;

• demonstrate an increased knowledge of animation production in a variety of contexts.

Industry Practices:
Delivered in lecture form; 10 x 1.5 hrs craft practises. Attendance is compulsory.
Essay on an industry practice (1500 words, worth 50% of total assessment).

Class/Workshop Participation:
Participation assessed on criteria of engagement, ability to discuss and give/receive feedback and teamwork skills. Attendance is compulsory (worth 50% of total assessment).

Students must submit all assessment items in order to be eligible for a pass in this subject.Students must attend 80% of workshops, classes and lectures in order to be eligible for assessment.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completing this subject students will be able to:

• exhibit the ability to lead a team as well as participate as a member or a collaborate group while respecting individual differences;
• confidently communicate in oral, visual and written forms;
• apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems.