Module Details

Module Code: DSGN
Module Title: Animation Principles
Title: Animation Principles
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Roxanne Burchartz
Domains:  
Module Description: Provide student with an understanding of Animation Principles. Gain a knowledge of the fundamental principles of animation needed to create convincing animated sequences. Using creative projects the students will create engaging and creative answers to industry relevant projects. Understand the process and develop skills involved and needed to become an successful animator.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate a good awareness of animation principles and the animation process, its stages and cyclical nature. Demonstrate the ability to create animated sequence based on fundamental principles.
LO2 Develop skills in the creation of storyboarding, character design and 2D character animation for various media streams.
LO3 Develop a portfolio of animated assets to demonstrate skills and creativity used in the animation production process.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Asset Creation for Animation
Enhance digital drawing skills using industry standard tools. Develop skills to take a concept from sketch to digital asset. Create animation assets suitable for a better animation workflow. Further develop illustration, image creation and manipulation skills using various industry software products.
Animation Principles.
Develop a knowledge of the area of animation. Understand the principles, and processes involved and begin to develop a skill set that demonstrates this.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
Practical60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The subject will be assessed through the completion of project briefs and the submission of a final solution and research journal/ concept art / assets design/ storyboard & Animated Sequence. The assessment and feedback will be an opportunity for the student to focus on their work and evaluate their own progress and development.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The subject will be assessed through the completion of project briefs and the submission of a final solution and research journal/ concept art / assets design/ storyboard & Animated Sequence. The assessment and feedback will be an opportunity for the student to focus on their work and evaluate their own progress and development.
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 5
Timing Week 2 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The subject will be assessed through the completion of in-class tutorials and practical assignments. The assessment and feedback will be an opportunity for the student to focus on their work and evaluate their own progress and development.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The subject will be assessed through the completion of in-class tutorials and practical assignments. The assessment and feedback will be an opportunity for the student to focus on their work and evaluate their own progress and development.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 5
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The subject will be assessed through the completion of in-class tutorials and practical assignments. The assessment and feedback will be an opportunity for the student to focus on their work and evaluate their own progress and development.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 5
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The subject will be assessed through the completion of in-class tutorials and practical assignments. The assessment and feedback will be an opportunity for the student to focus on their work and evaluate their own progress and development.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 5
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The subject will be assessed through the completion of in-class tutorials and practical assignments. The assessment and feedback will be an opportunity for the student to focus on their work and evaluate their own progress and development.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The subject will be assessed through the completion of in-class tutorials and practical assignments. The assessment and feedback will be an opportunity for the student to focus on their work and evaluate their own progress and development.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 5
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The subject will be assessed through the completion of in-class tutorials and practical assignments. The assessment and feedback will be an opportunity for the student to focus on their work and evaluate their own progress and development.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The subject will be assessed through the completion of in-class tutorials and practical assignments. The assessment and feedback will be an opportunity for the student to focus on their work and evaluate their own progress and development.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 5
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The subject will be assessed through the completion of in-class tutorials and practical assignments. The assessment and feedback will be an opportunity for the student to focus on their work and evaluate their own progress and development.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
Reassessment Description
Re-Assessment will be based on repeat coursework. The student will have to complete a number of alternative or similar projects. Project will be completed and submitted before / on agreed date prior to repeat exam board.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Laboratory Contact Practical and Project work 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Tutorial Contact In-Class Tutorials 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Students will advance technical skills and engage in research and reflection 15 Weeks per Stage 3.53 53
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Sergio Paez and Anson Jew.. Professional storyboarding, London; Focal, [ISBN: 0240817702].
  • Frank Thomas,Ollie Johnston. (1995), The Illusion of Life, Hyperion, p.575, [ISBN: 0-7868-6070-7].
  • Richard Williams. (2009), The Animator's Survival Kit, Macmillan, p.382, [ISBN: 9780571238347].
  • Harold Whitaker,John Halas. (2002), Timing for Animation, Taylor & Francis, p.142, [ISBN: 0240517148].
  • Peter Parr. (2016), Sketching for Animation, Bloomsbury Publishing, p.352, [ISBN: 9781474221443].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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