AA4S20 - Animation Specialisation 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: AA4S20
Module Title: Animation Specialisation
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Culture and Animation
Faculty Sub Group: Animation
Module Leader: Matthew Gravelle
Module Team: Gerald Emanuel, 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 practical elements to an advanced level that are specific to the completion of their major project proposal.

Undertake examining comprehensive research materials on practical and theoretical discourse to help inform the development and realisation of their work.

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 advance an area of professional practice through the utilisation and experimentation of in-depth research and critical analysis.

Students will be encouraged to actively engage in a range of internal and external activities available, including attending conferences, seminars, screenings, talks and workshops.

Further guidance will be provided during individual tutorials with the module leader.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 2
Seminar 6
Tutorial 6
Independent Study 80
Directed Study 106
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Evidence critical thinking and intellectual enquiry in furthering knowledge and own professional development.
LO2 Analyse and assess researched sources to inform visual and oral outputs.

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 demonstrates an advanced understanding of an aspect of professional practice. This should include rationalising the involvement of in-depth academic research in the development and completion of work and summarising the student’s professional and personal progress during this module. 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

Reading List

• Deja, A. (2016) The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney’s Great Animators. Florida: CRC Press.
• Jones, A and Oliff, J. (2008) Thinking Animation: Bridging the Gap Between 2D and CG. Boston: Course Technology.
• Lasseter, J. (2011) Walt Disney Animation Studios the Archive Series: Layout & Background (Walt Disney Animation Archives). New York: Disney Editions.
• MacLean, F. (2011) Setting the Scene: The Art and Evolution of Animation Layout. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.
• Miyazaki, H. (2014) Starting Point 1979-1996. San Francisco: Viz Publications.
• Miyazaki, H. (2014) Turning Point 1997-2008. San Francisco: Viz Publications.
• Montgomery, L. (2012) Tradigital Maya: A CG Animator's Guide to Applying the Classical Principles of Animation. Oxon: Focal Press.
• Parr, P. (2018) Sketching for Animation: Developing Ideas, Characters and Layout in Your Sketchbook. London: Fairchild Books.
• Stanchfield, W. (2009) Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes: The Walt Stanchfield Lectures – Volumes 1 & 2. Oxon: Focal Press.
• Williams, R. (2009) The Animator’s Survival Kit: Expanded Edition. London. Faber & Faber Ltd.