Animation Production (5 cr)

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 criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Location and time

Online and Mediapolis campus.

Assessment methods and criteria

Poor attendance, clear majority of the tasks are not delivered. No learning diary delivered means disqualified course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Note, this course is done in blended mode. Some sessions are online on zoom platform, whereas somewill take place in Mediapolis campus.
The course includes tasks, lectures and a learning diary.

Learning materials

Lectures and links are provided during the course.

Student workload

60% lectures, 30% tasks, 10% Field Trip

Content scheduling

The Tuesdays are mostly and Thursdays onsite. At the end of the course there is a Field Trip to Helsinki. The students need to pay for the travelling themselves.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Lecturers are professionals from the animation industry

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

At least 50% attendance of lessons, all exercises delivered.

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

At least 80% attendance of contact lessons. Good quality in all tasks and delivered in time.

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

At least 80% attendance of contact lessons. Excellent quality in all tasks and delivered in time. Learning diary demonstrates pro-activity.