AA3S25 - Critical Research: Animation 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AA3S25 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Critical Research: 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: | Matthew Gravelle-Eagles, Leonie Sharrock, Graham Griffiths, Jonathan Edwards, Nick Hood, Sarah Llewellyn, Emma Marshman | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| 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
This module will build upon theories and context introduced at level 1 and further developed at level 2. The aims are:
To enable the student to undertake research projects in a subject negotiated with the Award Leader.
To build upon critical, analytical and evaluative skills developed in years 1 and 2.
To present the findings in a written form.
To develop organisational and time management skills.
Content Summary
Content from the perspective of the: animated feature film and alternative film, computer game development or game art; visual effects and motion graphics:
1. Developing a dissertation Proposal.
2. Developing research skills appropriate to individual projects.
3. Dissertation formatting.
4. Discussion and evaluation of previous examples and key works. This may include practice-based research that you have conducted in addition to existing evidence used to sustain the debate.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Seminar | 3 |
| Project supervision | 3 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 88 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Make an informed choice of appropriate subject for extended study |
| LO2 | Undertake and successfully complete a variety of research tasks related to a sustained enquiry in an appropriate subject for extended study |
| LO3 | Present an extended document in an appropriate academic format which successfully illustrates a coherent account of the research undertaken and the concluding results |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | Dissertation and either Research Proposal Essay, Proposal Presentation, Abstract or practical artefact | 0 | 5500 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |