Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

The discipline of animation has a long history and varied applications. It appears to us now in many forms. This unit is directed at exploring the creative potential involved in the study of the history and practice of animation. You will be introduced to the life-worlds and regional concerns of past animators and the contribution of their practice to the development of the language of animation. You will be encouraged to engage with and respond to the works, cultures and theories of pioneers of the medium. An awareness of the history and broad application of animation practice will inform the development of critical and reflective frameworks for the contextualisation of your animation and artistic practice.

Aims

This unit aims to provide you with a theoretical backdrop to your studio practice and an historical and contemporary context for your work. Such a framework will aid the orientation of your future within the animation industry or associated practice.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Analyse and discuss animation formalistically, effectively using academic writing conventions
2. Identify and describe the social, artistic, technological and political contexts in which animation has been created
3. Create an animated project which reflects the theoretical and practical expression of a noted animator, genre or methodological approach to animation practice

Content

This unit is a theoretical subject directed at examining the diverse application of animation practice and acknowledges the importance of history and the vitality of tradition. It addresses social, cultural, economic and technical themes that have continued to shape animation, its practitioners, genres and approaches to practice.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit is run as a combination of lectures and tutorials, involving formal presentations and discussion both individually and in groups. Lectures include film screenings to illustrate topics and to provide material for critical assessment. Tutorials consist of problem-based learning activities, and your presentation of ways in which styles can be interpreted. You are also expected to pursue your own line of inquiry outside formal sessions.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access complete Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
The tutorial environment allows for ongoing communication and feedback with relevant teaching staff and peers.
Weight: 0%

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You will be awarded a final grade on a 1 to 7 scale.

Assessment name: Animation Analysis
Description: Written analysis of animated works screened during the program of study.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Animation Prcatice
Description: Produce an audio-visual and text-based project, which reflects the theoretical and practical expression of a noted animator, genre or methodological approach to animation practice.
Relates to objectives: 3
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: End of Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Required Text

There is no set text for this unit.

Recommended References

Wiedemann, J. (ed). (2004) Animation now!: Anima Mundi, Köln, Taschen

Furniss, M. (2008) The animation bible: a practical guide to the art of animating, from flipbooks to flash, New York: Abrams

Bendazzi, G. (1994) Cartoons: One Hundred Years of Cinema Animation, London: John Libbey

Crafton, D. (1982) Before Mickey: The Animated Film 1898 -1928,Cambridge: MIT Press

Furniss, M. (1998) Art in Motion: Animation Aesthetics,London: John Libbey.

Klein, N. (1993) 7 Minutes: The Life and Death of the American Animated Cartoon, London, Verso.

Pilling, J. (1997) A Reader in Animation Studies, London: John Libbey.

Pilling, J. (2001) 2D and Beyond, Crans- Pres-Celigny, Switzerland: RotoVision SA.

Russett, R. & Starr, C. (1976) Experimental Animation: Origins of a New Art, New York: Da Capo.

Wells, P. (1998) Understanding Animation, London: Routledge

Wells, P. (2007) Scriptwriting, London: AVA Publishing

Wells, Paul (Ed). (1997) Art and animation. London : Academy Editions

Wells, P., Hardstaff, J. (2008) Re-imagining animation: the changing face of the moving image. Worthing: AVA Academia

Cholodenko, A. (2007) The illusion of life 2: more essays on animation. Sydney: Power Publications

Furniss, M. (Ed) (2009) Animation: art & industry. Herts [England]: John Libbey; Bloomington, IN: Distributed in North America by Indiana University Press

Maltin, L. (1990) Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons, New York : New American Library

Noake, R (1988) Animation: A Guide to Animated Film Techniques, London & Sydney: Macdonald & Co.

Allan, R. (1999) Walt Disney and Europe, London: John Libbey.

Blanc, M. (1988) That's not all Folks!, New York: Warner Books.

Schodt, F. (1983) Manga! Manga! the World of Japanese Comics, Japan: Kodansha

Brophy, P. (1994) Kaboom: Explosive Animation from America and Japan, Sydney: Museum of Contemporary Modern Art.

Society for Animation Studies website:

Society for Animation Studies peer reviewed online journal for animation history and theory: < http://journal.animationstudies.org/index.php>

Animation: an interdisciplinary journal:

Animation World Magazine:

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks for this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 27-Mar-2013