Animation Research 2

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

120 hours

Animation Writing

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A study of animation applied to factual material including short films, on-line, and animated segments within live-action films. Students work in groups to undertake gathering of factual material to create an animated response. This subject includes an embedded program in academic literacy skills of analysis, discussion, essay writing, research and information retrieval.

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

• devise creative and engaging means to include factual content in animation;
• demonstrate practical filmmaking skills including the use of documentary techniques for originating and enriching the content of animated films;
• apply production techniques to express screen-based ideas;
• demonstrate development in their creativity and technical skills through production; apply research and planning skills to group and individual projects.

Treatment as evidenced by report or exemplar (equivalent of 750 words) Due Mid Semester, worth 25%

Animatic Exercise as evidenced by report or exemplar (40%) Due: end of Semester (equivalent of 2000 words), worth 40%

Research Essay (25%) Due: mid Semester (equivalent of 1000 words), worth 25%

Workshop Participation (10%) Due: assessed ongoing (Participation assessed on criteria of engagement, ability to discuss & give/receive feedback and teamwork skills. 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 in an efficient and timely manner;
• lead a team and work collaboratively;
• apply practical knowledge to practical problems;
• be able to undertake independent academic research using considered academic writing and analysis skills