Animation Production (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to use up-to-date production practices and workflow methods of an animation production. The student is able to use relevant methods of post production and sound production in animation.

Content (course unit)

Production methods and workflows in short animations, feature films and animated series. Compositing, sound design and editing techniques.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basics of the subject.

Assessment methods and criteria

Tasks, attendance, active participation, feedback to peers and teacher(s)

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

teacher guidance and tutoring(in English), group tasks, virtual learning environment (Tabula), activity excursions, discussions, group work, giving and listening peer & teacher feedback, PBL, learning by doing, students as teachers

Learning materials

The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation

Student workload

The student is expected to complete the course tasks outside the contact teaching hours.

Completion alternatives

-- To be discussed with the teachers

Further information

Preliminary requirements: Basic knowledge in using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects / Introduction to Animation course.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

No attendance, no course tasks

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Poor attendance, course tasks partly missing, the course task barely meet the criteria. Yet the basic knowledge is achieved.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Good attendance, Course tasks fill the criteria. Good knowledge on the topic is achieved.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Good attendance. The course tasks exceed the criteria set for the tasks. Student has portrayed pro activity.