Semesters

ERAANI201 Animation Production

Course code: 
ERAANI201
Duration: 
1 semester
Credits (ECTS): 
15
Level of study: 
Specialization level (bachelor’s degree level)
Teaching semester: 
2023 Autumn
Assessment semester: 
2023 Autumn
Language of instruction: 
English
Required prerequisite knowledge

Basic mastering of animation techniques. 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

Animation Production (ERAANI201) is a course that focuses on project-based learning. In this course, students take part in one or two animation projects related to the animation industry. They can choose a maximum of two projects from a list of animation projects that are presented to them by the course coordinator and complete them. 

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 should

  • attain extended knowledge about the process and production of a small animation project
  • attain extended knowledge of the chosen animation technique
  • get insight into aspects of the animation industry
Learning outcome skills

The students should

  • have strengthened their skills in the chosen animation technique
  • be able to collaborate with other animators
  • be able to work in a professional animation studio
Learning outcome qualification

The students should

  • be able to collaborate with colleagues on a creative project
  • be able to communicate with audiovisual texts
  • be able to communicate and work in an international setting and context
Working and learning activities

Different methods may be used according to the project. The main activity in the course is individual work and team work with supervision, but workshops and weekly meetings can also be arranged.

Assessment requirements

The student shall present a plan for the project and a work schedule to the course leader before the project starts, at least two weeks after the beginning of the semester. The student is not allowed to start the project before the project is accepted.

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 examintions at Volda University College.

Evaluation

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

Minimum number of students: 
1
Maximum number of students: 
10
Person in charge: 
Mohammad Javad Khajavi
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Portfolio
Pass / fail
Approval signature: 
Kate Kartveit