CB1S06 - Contextual Studies: Animation 01 Sep 2019 - 01 Sep 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: CB1S06
Module Title: Contextual Studies: Animation
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Culture and Animation
Faculty Sub Group: Animation
Module Leader: Brian Fagence, Jonathan Edwards
Module Team: Nick Hood, Philip Duncan, Graham Griffiths, Jonathan Edwards, Leonie Sharrock, Matthew Gravelle-Eagles, Sarah Llewellyn, Emma Marshman, Thomas Walters
First Intended Intake: MAR 2019 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100057 - animation
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2019
Valid To 01 Sep 2028

Module Aims

To develop study skills and historical knowledge in direct support of students’ chosen fields To develop sensitivity and objectivity in analyzing images and artefacts

The strengthening of students’ command of language and their effective communication in speech and writing

The development of the students’ analytical and critical appreciation of commercial environments and the activities of artists/designers within them

Content Summary

Film History, Genre, Auteur theory, Codes and Conventions, Signs and Signifiers Animated Film History

Associated study skills

Research - Use of library, learning resource center and electronics sources such as Internet and video. Original sources

Influences - Historical and cultural histories: major historical movements, modern practitioners, relationship between modern practice and historical sources, current attitudes towards the arts, current cultural context, historical concepts and principles versus modern notions of moral and ethical practice. Making judgements: questioning, comparing and observing

Conclusions - Presentation forms: oral presentation, illustrated written communication

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 15
Seminar 15
Tutorial 2
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 68
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Develop and demonstrate an understanding of fundamental historical and contemporary issues that have affected the context for the subject.
LO2 Collate and understand a variety of research material within and beyond academic literature to inform essays and presentations involving self-directed enquiry

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 Animation Exploration Presentation or equivalent essay 15 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 Sequence Analysis Essay 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Presentation (Asynchronous) 1
Essay 1

Reading List

1 Moritz, C., (2001) Scriptwriting for the Screen. Routledge

2 McKee, R., (1999) Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of

3 Wells P (1998) Understanding Animation. Routledge

4 Price, S., (1997) Media & Communication Book. Longman

5 Branston, G., & Stafford, R., (1996) Media Students Handbook. Routledge

6 Hayward, S., (1996) Key Concepts in Cinema Studies. Routledge

7 Nelmes, J., ed (1996) Introduction to Film Studies. Routledge

8 Bendazzi, G., (1995) Cartoons: One Hundred Years of Cinema Animation. Indiana University Press

9 Fiske, J., et al (1994) Key concepts in Communication and Cultural Studies. Routledge

10 Purvis, R., (1994) Complete Student Handbook

11 MeHring, M., (1990) The Screenplay: A Blend of Film Form and Content. Focal Press. London

12 Maltin, L., (1980) Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons. Plume

13 Reading Lists will be updated annually