This course provides a consolidation of the conceptual and visual possibilities of animation explored in previous courses. It allows students to refine advanced animation theory, techniques and processes in the context of an individually planned major work in animation. Students will develop a research and development portfolio as a pre-production component of the creation of the major work. This portfolio is a comprehensive planning document that clarifies the theoretical, conceptual and technical scope of the major work. In addition to the techniques explored in previous courses, typical areas of investigation at this level include, but are not restricted to, the following processes: visual effects and physics simulations using particles, fluids, cloth and hair. These processes may be implemented in a 2D computer animation, stop-frame animation or 3D computer animation, as per student preference. Occupation Health and Safety instruction is included.

Note: Places in this course are limited. Students are advised to enrol as early as possible.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

1. Demonstrate fluency and creative control of techniques, processes, technologies and equipment used in digital animation
2. Demonstrate the creative analysis and exploration of materials and processes currently employed in digital animation
3. Show a critical awareness and comprehensive understanding of historical and theoretical contexts relevant to the course
4. Exploit the characteristics of materials and processes in an individual and conceptually innovative way
5. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of critical and self-reflective practice
6. Identify and develop personal topics for individual research
7. comply with OH & S requirements and procedures

Major Work in Animation (60%)                           LO [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Research and Development folio (40%)              LO [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]

Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress.

4 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and 6 hours per week independent studio practice and other research.

DART2013 Animation 3

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