AA1S50 - Further Adventures in Animation 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AA1S50 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Further Adventures in Animation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Culture and Animation | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Animation | ||
| Module Leader: | Matthew Gravelle-Eagles, Jonathan Edwards | ||
| Module Team: | Brian Fagence, Graham Griffiths, Jonathan Edwards, Leonie Sharrock, Matthew Gravelle-Eagles, Nick Hood, Sarah Llewellyn, Emma Marshman | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | 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 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
• To explore and develop basic pre-production design techniques for character
• To integrate theoretical and practical study of motion through more advanced practical animation exercises
Content Summary
Students will study the:
• Principles of animation through exploring the human figure’s form, structure and movement. This will include: concept and design work for the investigation of the human figure using first hand research to influence and guide the practice
• Principles exploring the form, structure and movement of a bird (two wings), and a four-legged animal
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Demonstration | 6 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 25 |
| Independent Study | 82 |
| Directed Study | 82 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of Animation |
| LO2 | Articulate solutions through a range of visual research methods, and undertake review and application of findings within practice |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 2 | Animation practice 2: Animals – folder of work presenting exploration of animal forms | 0 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | Animation Practice 1: The Human Figure -Folder of work presenting exploration of the human figure | 0 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project Output 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |