KNB320 Advanced Animation Production 2
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| Unit code: | KNB320 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | KNB310 |
| Equivalent(s): | KNB321, KIB330 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,104 |
| International unit fee | $4,320 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | KNB320 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | KNB310 |
| Equivalent: | KNB321, KIB330 |
| Coordinator: | Maria Zelenskaya | maria.zelenskaya@qut.edu.au |
Overview
To prepare for life outside of the academic institution, it is important to be able to showcase your work with knowledge of the requirements of your field. This unit builds on previous studies of animation techniques and production processes to complete a final advanced project and to create a professional showreel and portfolio. It continues to develop animation production skills, concentrating on final output and post-production.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Work professionally and independently within an animation studio as a leader or collaborator on an animation project.
- Produce and communicate original content to professional standards as a means to showcase your animation production skills.
- Critically reflect on your creative process and methods within the field of animation production and actively engage in critique sessions.
- Confidently work with the tools and studio processes involved in computer animation using complex problem solving through iterative experimentation to complete production tasks.
Content
This unit addresses content such as the specifics of pitching, building and creating a successful animation profile and portfolio, how advanced animation concepts and technical processes are translated in software, how studio processes like storyboarding, acting, and drawing from life are integrated into a professional output, through post production transitioning between university and industry or into higher degrees.
Learning Approaches
This unit incorporates workshops structured as a combination of intensive production environments and supportive studio environments. Progress on creative projects on a regular basis will be developed through mentoring and peer critique.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
The studio environment allows for ongoing communication and feedback. Your contribution to the studio will be considered in terms of teamwork, ethical and collaborative behaviour, engaged and reflective participation and understanding of the process and roles in a studio environment.
Additionally feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
- criteria sheet grading of summative pieces
- comments on summative assessment outcomes in addition to criteria sheets via in class discussions facilitated through critique sessions during class time
- general comments back to the cohort via QUT Canvas and within classes
- feedback from peers.
Assessment
Overview
Faculty Assessment Information
To access complete Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Canvas site for this unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Creative Proposal
Develop a proposal for an advanced digital artwork or animated sequence that can contribute to your professional showreel or portfolio. Situate your proposal within your chosen area of animation or digital art by reviewing significant works, influential figures, and prevailing practices in the field.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Creative Outcome
Develop and present a creative outcome based on the original proposal. Throughout the development process, critically evaluate and document your progress in a reflective journal.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
All students and staff who access campus buildings and facilities are required to complete the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction. This must be completed online.
Resources
Required Text
There is no set text for this unit.
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Meyer, T. and Meyer, C. (2002) After Effects in Production. San Francisco, CA.: CMP Books.
Milic, L (2006) The animation producer’s handbook. Crows Nest, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin.
Parrish, D. A. (2002) Inspired 3D Lighting & Compositing. San Francisco: Premier Press.
Santucci, W. (2009) The guerrilla guide to animation : making animated films outside the mainstream, New York : Continuum.
Williams, R. (2008) Richard Williams’ Animation masterclass presents The animator’s survival kit. London : Faber.
Risk Assessment Statement
For risks associated with using campus buildings or facilities, refer to the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction.
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.KK34 Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Demonstrate complex problem solving through iterative experimentation and the creative and critical development of ideas and outcomes.
Relates to: ULO4 - Demonstrate technical proficiency in at least one area of your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO4 - Communicate independent learning clearly and coherently in diverse modes relevant to your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO2 - Represent and promote your work in ways relevant to your creative field.
Relates to: ULO2 - Work productively as a leader and collaborator in disciplinary and interdisciplinary creative practice.
Relates to: ULO1 - Formulate and apply an independent perspective through reflection and by acting on the informed critique of others.
Relates to: ULO3 - Operate with initiative, ethical judgement and professionalism in creative practice, both alone and in groups.
Relates to: ULO1