5B074E - Collaborative Studio Practice 01 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 0

Associated Module Information

Module Code: 5B074E
Module Title: Collaborative Studio Practice
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Games and Design
Faculty Sub Group: Design
Module Leader: Jonathan Edwards, Thomas Walters
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 8
Project Supervision and Mentoring 7
Formative Assessment (scheduled) 7
Practical Classes and Workshops 8
Demonstration 24
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 Apply appropriate creative and technical skills within a self-directed or collaborative project, demonstrating effective planning, development and realisation of work aligned to a chosen skill.
LO2 Analyse and evaluate the processes, decisions and outcomes of the project, demonstrating critical reflection, problem-solving and professional awareness in preparation for Level 6 study and professional practice.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Creative Portfolio Collaborative studio production portfolio demonstrating interdisciplinary workflows, pipeline practices, creative problem-solving, role specialisation and professional animation production processes aligned with a defined brief and chosen focus. Submission to include individual evaluative commentary reflecting on collaborative working, production responsibilities, workflow management and project development processes. ONLINE.Group (individual contribution assessed; individual alternative permitted where appropriate) 0 1000 70 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Group Presentation (Asynchronous) Group production presentation evaluating production outcomes, collaborative processes, creative decision-making and professional production practices through appropriate visual and production materials. ONLINE. Group (individual contribution assessed; individual alternative permitted where appropriate). 5 N/A 30 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Creative Portfolio ✔ ✘
Group Presentation (Asynchronous) ✘ ✔

Reading List

Weeks 1–2: Project Planning and Professional Practice 

 

Essential Reading 

Cabrera, C. (2013) Reel Success: Creating Demo Reels and Animation Portfolios. Abingdon: Focal Press. 

 

Supplementary Reading 

Roberts, S. (2011) Character Animation Fundamentals: Developing Skills for 2D and 3D Character Animation. Abingdon: Focal Press. 

 

Weeks 2–3: Collaboration and Workflow 

 

Essential Reading 

Cutietta, R. (1998) Mastering the Art of Creative Collaboration. New York: McGraw-Hill. 

 

Supplementary Reading 

Gandini, A. and Graham, J. (2017) Collaborative Production in the Creative Industries. London: University of Westminster Press. 

 

Weeks 4–5: Refinement and Professional Standards 

 

Essential Reading 

Rall, H. (2018) Animation: From Concepts to Production. Boca Raton: CRC Press. 

 

Supplementary Reading 

Taylor, A. (2006) Creative After Effects 7: Workflow Techniques for Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics. Oxford: Focal Press. 

 

Weeks 5–6: Reflection and Presentation 

 

Essential Reading 

Moon, J. (2004) A Handbook of Reflective and Experiential Learning: Theory and Practice. Abingdon: Routledge. 

 

Supplementary Reading 

Becker, A. Becker, L. and Emden, J. (2026) Presentation Skills for Students. 4th edn. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. 

 

Online Resources: 

 

2D Animation 

Howard Wimshurst Animation: https://www.youtube.com/@HowardWimshurst 

The Art of Aaron Blaise: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronBlaiseArt 

Toniko Pantoja: https://www.youtube.com/@TonikoPantoja 

 

3D CG Animation 

Agora: https://agora.community/home 

Chester Sampson: https://www.youtube.com/@ChesterSampson 

Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/pixar 

Sir Wade Neistadt: https://www.youtube.com/@SirWade 

William Faucher: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamFaucher 

 

Stop Motion Animation 

Adam Savage’s Tested: https://www.youtube.com/@tested 

LAIKA Studios: https://www.youtube.com/@LAIKAStudios 

Stop Motion Magazine: https://stopmotionmagazine.com