Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

In the Animation and Visual Effects Business course, the student learns the basic production pipelines, crew roles, career options, and basics of funding and budgeting.

After completing the course the student is able to know:
• production pipeline and general production steps of Animation and Visual Effects projects.
• crew roles and career options, the variety of different professions in animation and Visual Effects business,
• how to work as a freelancer in this field.
• relevant business elements, e.g. the funding and the basics of a producer's job in animation and Visual Effects productions.

Sisältö

The course prepares the student on how to manage projects in the Animation and VFX fields. The aim of this course is to make the process of initiating, funding and running an animation project or VFX project understandable from different working roles. These roles include producer, animator, and layout artist, to mention a few. Student reflects on the course content in a learning diary.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

The student:
• demonstrates a basic understanding of the production pipelines and crew roles in Animation and Visual Effects projects.
• identifies basic elements of funding, budgeting, and producer roles in a project context.
• engages in discussions and group activities, contributing to the completion of assignments and visualisations.
• writes self-reflections but may lack depth or detailed insight into personal learning and development.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

The student:
• exhibits a clear understanding of Animation and Visual Effects production, analysing general production steps and identifying various crew roles and career options.
• applies principles of funding and budgeting to create a plausible project scenario in animation and Visual Effects.
• actively engages in course activities, collaborates with peers, and contributes constructive ideas.
• articulates thoughts and self-reflections effectively in both discussions and written formats, demonstrating a good understanding of the course content.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student:
• demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of Animation and Visual Effects business, critically evaluating production pipelines, crew roles, and business aspects.
• demonstrates innovative approaches to funding and budgeting within their animation and Visual Effects project scenario.
• is highly motivated, takes initiative in learning and group activities, and significantly enhances the learning environment with their contributions.
• articulates ideas and self-reflections with clarity and depth, providing substantiated arguments and insights, reflecting a high mastery of the course content.