Semesters

ERAANI201 ANI201 Specialication 1

Course code: 
ERAANI201
Duration: 
1 semester
Credits (ECTS): 
15
Level of study: 
Specialization level (bachelor’s degree level)
Teaching semester: 
2016 Autumn
Assessment semester: 
2016 Autumn
Language of instruction: 
English
Required prerequisite knowledge

Basic mastering of animation techniques

Course content

The students can choose one of two alternatives:

1. The student shall make at least one minute of completed animation in chosen technique or a combination of techniques. A shorter project may be accepted if it is made in classic cartoon animation. No complete narrative is required, but the student shall through the work show skills and knowledge beyond basic level in the chosen animation technique.
2. The student take part in an animation project related to the animation industry. I might be an advertising film, music video, a title sequence, a pilot for a program/series etc. The project can be made within the school or with an external producer/studio or as part of international exchange at an education partner abroad.The project must be accepted by the teacher in charge.

Learning outcome

The process of producing animated shorts.

Learning outcome knowledge
  • The students should attain extended knowledge about the process and production of a small animation project.
Learning outcome skills
  • Be able to work in a professional animation studio
  • Be able to collaborate with other animators and understand how the animation industry works
  • Have extended knowledge of chosen animation technique 
Learning outcome qualification
  • To be able to collaborate with colleagues on a creative project
  • To be able to communicate with audiovisual texts- To be able to communicate and work in an international setting
Working and learning activities

Different methods may be used according to project, individual work, workshops and team work.

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.

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: 
5
Maximum number of students: 
15
Person in charge: 
Andres Mänd
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Portfolio
Pass / fail
Final assessment for this course is based on the final practical animation project handed in by the student.

All assessment and examination work must be done in english.