AA4S19 - Professional Practice: Animation 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AA4S19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Professional Practice: Animation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Culture and Animation | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Animation | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Matthew Gravelle-Eagles, Jonathan Edwards, Brian Fagence, Graham Griffiths, Leonie Sharrock, Nick Hood, Sarah Llewellyn, Emma Marshman | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
Enable students to:
Develop an advanced understanding of production pipelines and their position within it.
Build self-awareness of their professional role including industry requirements and expectations.
Utilise research, analysis, and communication skills to an advanced level through written and oral outcomes.
Content Summary
The purpose of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to investigate and identify where they fit in an animation production pipeline.
Lectures will provide an overview of current practices, including recent trends and commercial opportunities available in the animation industry.
Further guidance will be provided during a series of seminar sessions and individual tutorials with relevant tutors.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
| External visits | 8 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 90 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence an advanced understanding of current positions and professional requirements surrounding chosen specialism. |
| LO2 | Implement research enquiries appropriate to future career goals and professional development. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A written report that critically appraises the creative sector the student aims to enter and the trends that are currently taking place within it. This should include identifying the student’s own position in this market and the challenges and opportunities they are likely to encounter in the future. | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | An oral presentation that critically evaluates the student’s experiences during this module, including their thoughts, feelings and reflections. | 20 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |