FX3S01 - Critical Research: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics 14 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FX3S01 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Critical Research: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Games and Design | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Games | ||
| Module Leader: | Peter Hodges, Geraint Thomas | ||
| Module Team: | Emma Davies, Christopher Thomas | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
This module will build upon theories and context introduced at level 4 and further developed at level 5. The aims are:
To enable the student to undertake a research project in a subject negotiated with the Module Leader/TeamTo build upon critical, analytical and evaluative skills developed in years 1 and 2.To present their findings in written form.To develop organisational and time management skills.
Content Summary
Content from the perspective of visual effects and motion graphics:
1. Developing an enquiry suitable for dissertation.
2. Developing research skills appropriate to individual enquiries.
3. Overview of formal academic dissertation/report formatting.
4. Discussion and evaluation of previous examples and key works.
5. A series of individual tutorials to support study.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 |
| Seminar | 1 |
| Independent Study | 160 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Directed Study | 33 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Synthesise specialist knowledge within a chosen area and be able to articulate that knowledge in an appropriate academic format |
| LO2 | Employ advanced skills in appropriate research methodologies. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | Dissertation, or 3,000-word analytical report with supporting moving image material exploring a clearly identified research enquiry. | 0 | 6000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |