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

strong>NB: Information in this Unit Outline is subject to change prior to commencement of semester

Animation incorporates conventions and interpretations of dynamic structure in space and time. Core skills and knowledge of drawing provide an essential foundation for existing and evolving modes for construction and presenting animated kinetic images. The discipline of animation requires a diverse range of traditional drawing skills that have been introduced in the prerequisite unit and are now translated into moving images. The emphasis of this unit focuses on the conventions of dynamic animated images in kinetic applications.

Aims

In this unit you will bring together the skills of drawing and animation to form complex animated images through simple storytelling. This unit aims to contribute to your development of the following graduate capabilities:
- knowledge and skills pertinent to animation
- critical, creative and analytical thinking, and effective problem solving
- demonstrating the capacity for self-assessment of your learning needs and achievements
- characteristics of self-reliance, including the ability to take initiative and to embrace innovation.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Develop appropriate strategies, processes and knowledge of traditions, materials, mode, software and hardware for drawing as narrative.
2. Apply animation concepts and skills in the process of producing animated works.
3. Develop critical/reflective frameworks for the contextualisation of personal animation and artistic practice.

Content

Through the practice of drawing and the informed observation of selected works, you are expected to further develop skills and confidence in your own practice in the genre of historical and contemporary animation. Your drawings will be completed for application in a presentation of figurative movement(s) in a simple physical setting.
Topics:
1. Storytelling and development of storyboards.
2. Form, space, visual weight, movement and spatial relationships.
3. Systems and conventions of drawing for animated presentation.
4. Conventions of drawing for character development.
5. Traditional and contemporary practice.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

1. Studio traditions, linked with group and individual instruction.
2. Demonstrations of media and technical applications.
3. Tutorials focussing on traditional and contemporary practice.
4. Encouragement of studio practice beyond university settings.
5. Presentions have proven to be a very effective motivational tool as you get to critically reflect on what other students are thinking and exploring.

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 the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.SUMMATIVE AND FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
This unit is presented as a studio teaching model epitomised by individual instruction as continuous formative assessment/response. Feedback on component development of your major project will be provided through a series of evaluation tasks assessed in weeks 2, 4, 8 and 9. The assessment is geared to keeping you productive by enabling you to realise achievable objectives leading to the finished work. Note: All field notes, journals and personal research including all still drawings used to make the animations should be kept in either a digital or hard copy form to be submitted with assignment 2 at the end of semester.

Assessment name: Portfolio
Description: Portfolio : Studio motion/drawing studies

In response to a brief you will present animated works, both in-class and as a portfolio, which illustrate developmental and animated sequences derived from the studio sessions. Relates to
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Animation Project (applied)
Description: In response to a brief you will present animated works, both in-class and as a portfolio, which illustrate individual explorations and testing and the development of ideas related animation and graphic skills. Reflective notes/observations made during the process will be included.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
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

There is no set text for this unit.
Animation drawing paper is available from the QUT bookstore, Kelvin Grove campus.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Health & Safety
You have an obligation to make yourself familiar with and adhere to Visual Arts Studio workplace health & safety policy. Refer to the QUT Health & Safety website: http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/healthsafety/healthsafe/index.jsp

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