5B073E - Animatic and Pre-Production 01 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 0

Associated Module Information

Module Code: 5B073E
Module Title: Animatic and Pre-Production
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Games and Design
Faculty Sub Group: Design
Module Leader: Jonathan Edwards
Module Team: Gustavo Arteaga, Tomos Hooson, James Kimm
First Intended Intake: SEP 2027 Final Year of Intake: 2032
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 30 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh:
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100057 - animation
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 0
Valid From 01 Sep 2027
Valid To 31 Aug 2033

Module Aims

Content Summary

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 2
Tutorial 10
Project Supervision and Mentoring 10
Formative Assessment (scheduled) 12
Practical Classes and Workshops 18
Demonstration 4
Guided Learning 10.5
Summative Assessment and Preparation 60
Independent Learning (including self-directed study and support) 173.5
Total Hours Selected 300

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Develop and present an animatic sequence that demonstrates timing, pacing, narrative structure and editorial decision-making within a 2D or Stop Motion animation context.
LO2 Apply pre-production planning processes and animation testing methods to evaluate and communicate production approaches for 2D or Stop Motion animation projects.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Creative Portfolio Animatic sequence demonstrating narrative structure, pacing, sequencing, timing and visual storytelling principles for animation production. Submission to include integrated development commentary reflecting on editorial decision-making, narrative communication and animatic refinement and development processes. ONLINE. INDIVIDUAL. 0 750 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio Pre-production portfolio demonstrating production planning, workflow development, asset preparation, technical organisation and project feasibility for animation production. Submission to include evaluative commentary reflecting on planning strategies, production processes, pipeline organisation and iterative project development. ONLINE. INDIVIDUAL. 0 1000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Creative Portfolio ✔ ✘
Portfolio ✘ ✔

Reading List

Weeks 1–2: Pre-Production Planning and Editorial Processes 

 

Essential Reading 

Walsh, C. (2019) Stop Motion Filmmaking: The Complete Guide to Fabrication and Animation. London: Bloomsbury Academic. 

 

Supplementary Reading 

Shaw, S. (2017) Stop Motion: Craft Skills for Model Animation. 3rd edn. Boca Raton: CRC Press. 

 

Weeks 3–4: Animatic Creation and Animation Testing 

 

Essential Reading 

Purves, B. (2014) Stop-Motion Animation: Frame by Frame Film-making with Puppets and Models. 2nd edn. London: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. 

 

Supplementary Reading 

A, Roe. (2020) Aardman Animations: Beyond Stop-Motion. London: Bloomsbury Academic. 

  

Weeks 5–6: Refinement, Workflow Evaluation and Production Readiness 

 

Essential Reading 

Candy, L. (2020) The Creative Reflective Practitioner: Research Through Making and Practice. Abingdon: Routledge. 

 

Supplementary Reading 

Bolton, G. and Delderfield, R. (2014) Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development. 5th edn. London: SAGE Publications. 

 

Online Resources: 

Animation Industry Database: http://www.aidb.com 

Animation Magazine: https://www.animationmagazine.net 

Animation World Network: http://www.awn.com 

Cartoon Brew: http://www.cartoonbrew.com 

National Film Board of Canada: https://www.nfb.ca 

Short of the Week: http://www.shortoftheweek.com 

Show Me The Animation: http://www.showmetheanimation.com 

Skwigly: http://www.skwigly.co.uk