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 | ||
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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 | ✔ | ✔ | |