Semesters

ANT264 Animasjonsteori 4: Tverrfagligheit

Course code: 
ANT264
Duration: 
1 semester
Credits (ECTS): 
10
Level of study: 
Specialization level (bachelor’s degree level)
Teaching semester: 
2026 Spring
Assessment semester: 
2026 Spring
Language of instruction: 
Norwegian / English
Required prerequisite courses
ANT263 Animation theory 3: animation and the world
Required prerequisite knowledge

Admission for exchange students is based exclusively on portfolio assessment. All exchange students must submit a link to their online portfolio, together with the application documents.

Course content

This course offers students an opportunity to deepen their understanding of animation and its connections to other disciplines. Through a combination of lectures, workshops, activities, or hands-on projects, students will explore perspectives beyond traditional animation, focusing on its interdisciplinary applications across various media arts. The course highlights the increasing convergence of animation with related fields, framing it as a dynamic, evolving practice, art form, and conceptual tool. Students will investigate how animation is applied in diverse areas such as video games, motion design, contemporary art, science, or education, while also gaining insights into the wide range of fields and professions where their skills can be utilized. This course is closely integrated with, and complements, Animation 4. 

Learning outcome

In accordance with the National Qualifications Framework the student will have following learning outcome after completing the course:

Learning outcome knowledge

The students will have knowledge of 

  • perspectives outside of conventional animation practices 

  • animation as an interdisciplinary practice and concept 

Learning outcome skills

The students will be able to 

  • Exploring animation within a broader and evolving field of practice 

  • Challenging conventional boundaries between disciplines 

  • Identifying and considering current and future trends in media arts and related fields 

Learning outcome qualification

The students will 

  • have awareness and knowledge of the interdisciplinary and open-ended potential of the role of an animator 

  • be able to recognize the prospects and potentials of the cross-pollination between animation and other fields  

Working and learning activities

The course is organized through lectures/seminars/activities. Aside from the possibility of including some practical elements in this course, it also runs parallel to the practical module ANI264, and therefore, can be used to inform and reflect on the practical production in that module. Students will work on different assignments throughout this course, which should be delivered in a final portfolio exam including 

  • a creative artifact in a format described by the course coordinator: 

  • a written report as described by the course coordinator 

Assessment requirements
  • Grading is carried out in accordance with Section 9-4 of the Regulations on Admission, Studies, and Examinations at Volda University College. 

  • The student shall also deliver an evaluation of the course. This evaluation will be conducted anonymously.

Evaluation system

Grading will be done in accordance with the Regulations governing admission, studies and examinations at Volda University College § 9-4.

Evaluation

The course will be evaluated in accordance with the University College's routines for quality assurance.

Minimum number of students: 
5
Maximum number of students: 
25
Person in charge: 
Mohammad Javad Khajavi
Used in other programs
  • Animation - bachelor
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Portfolio
Individual
1 Semester
A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade
100
Portfolio content:
• A creative artifact in one of the following forms:
o Video (10-30 seconds)
o Images (2-10 images)
o Web page/blog (50-500 words)
• A written report (300-1000 words)
Approval signature: 
Kate Kartveit