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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Media Animation
Module Code CM564
School School of Communications
Online Module Resources

Module TeacherBill Dorris
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 7.5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
To learn to conceptualise, research, and produce animation projects at an advanced level through the understanding of animation history, techniques and its use in media industry.

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate detailed knowledge and critical evaluation of animation genres and specific animators’ work
2. Recognise and implement the appropriate use of multimedia assets and techniques to formulate a valid and creative solution
3. Apply the key principles of animation to demonstrate a clear understanding of their use
4. Working within appropreate softwares, conceptualize and produce a short dramatically engaging project



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture36No Description
Seminars152Seminars, projects and self-practice work
Total Workload: 188

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
ProjectProduce one short animation with report100%As required
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Paul Wells,: 0, Animation: genre and authorship, 1903364205
  • Maureen Furniss: 0, Art in motion, 0861966635
  • Kitson, Clare: 2008, British animation : the Channel 4 factor, 0956000207
  • Association of Art Historians (Great Britain): 1995, Cartoon, caricature, animation,
  • by Giannalberto Bendazzi: 1994, Cartoons, Libbey, London, 0861964454
  • Francis Glebas: 2009, Directing the story, 9780240810768
  • Richard Holliss, Brian Sibley: 1988, The Disney studio story, Octopus, London, [England], 0706430409
  • by Bob Godfrey and Anna Jacksonwith contributions from Ron Geesin... [et al.]: 0, The do-it-yourself film animation book, 0563108290
  • Paul Wells, Joanna Quinn, Les Mills,: 0, Basics Animation, 9782940373703
  • edited by Jayne Pilling: 1997, A reader in animation studies, J. Libbey, London, 1864620005
  • Paul Wells and Johnny Hardstaff: 0, Re-imagining animation, 9782940373697
  • Mike Wellins,: 0, Storytelling through Animation, 1584503947
  • Paul Wells: 0, Understanding animation, 0415115965
  • Whitaker, Harold: 1981, Timing for animation, 024051310X
  • Paul Wells: 2002, Animation and America, Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh, 1853312037
  • Richard Williams: 2001, The animator's survival kit, Faber, London, 9780571202287
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
MMMMSc Multimedia
Timetable this semester: Timetable for CM564
Date of Last Revision29-APR-11
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