In this course students explore animation or video in relation to non-linear and abstract imagery. The course introduces skills and technologies in compositing and projection to enable students to independently develop, in response to set projects, integrated works in animation or video. A studio theory component encourages students to critically engage with contextual and theoretical knowledge and incorporate this into their individual projects. Workplace health and safety instruction is an integral part of this course. This topic-based course alternates over two years (odd and even years). In odd years, the course focuses on light and colour. Even years will investigate form and space.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Competently utilise and integrate a range of higher level skills relevant to  3D and 2D animation in response to set tasks
2. Independently explore the potential of technologies and equipment appropriate to 3D and 2D animation
3. Independently and collaboratively experiment with the application of concepts and processes in response to a professional brief in relation to 3D and 2D animation
4. Critically engage with historical and theoretical contexts in relation to 3D and 2D animation

Additional Course Costs

Please refer to the policy on Required Resources and Incidental Fees. https://soad.cass.anu.edu.au/required-resources-and-incidental-fees

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Course outline Lecture - Styles and Forms Lecture - Colour in Video and Animation Development & Research
2	Assignment 2 - In class Exercise 1
3	Development/Research & Feedback
4	Assignment 2 - In class Exercise 2
5	Production work & Feedback
6	REVIEWS	Assignment 1a due
7	Assignment 2 - In class Exercise 3
8	Lecture - Light in video & animation Development/Research & Feedback
9	Development/Research & Feedback
10	Development/Research & Feedback
11	Production work
12	Production work	Assignment 1b due Assignment 2 due

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
Assessment Task 1a: Abstract Artwork – Colour Theme	40 %	03/09/2021	1-4
Assessment Task 2: Visual Development and Exercises	20 %	29/10/2021	1-4
Assessment Task 1b: Narrative Artwork – Light Theme	40 %	29/10/2021	1-4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Integrity . In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Examination(s)

There is no formal examination.

Assessment Task 1

Assessment Task 1a: Abstract Artwork – Colour Theme

Create an abstract moving image artwork using video, animation or a combination.

Details of task: Students will create an abstract artwork with appropriate sound. This may even involve characters and dialogue, but a strong abstract theme must be present. The piece must be conceptually strong and developed. Start by researching techniques, researching inspiration, planning, and sketching before you begin. A large portion of the rubric will be on project development; this will involve showing your teacher and peers progress of your work often and developing their feedback. You are required to produce preproduction elements and a short reflection document. See Wattle for more info.

Due Date: Friday 5pm. Week 6.

Word limit (where applicable): 1000

Value: 40%

Presentation requirements: To be uploaded to Wattle

·     A digital movie file in HD 1080p format (1920 x 1080 square pixels, progressive scan, 25 fps) with H264 compression. The file should be named “studentname_Assignmentname”.

·     Your preproduction and reflection and reference documents submitted as PDF or Word documents.

·     Working files such as Premiere, Maya, AE files…etc (unedited Video footage is not necessary)

Assessment Rubric available on Wattle.

Assessment Task 2

Assessment Task 2: Visual Development and Exercises

Research and develop your video and animation skills. Produce at least 3x small art pieces. These may be still illustrations, basic animations, short videos, technical exercises…etc. And create a short skill development document.

Details of task: Students will produce at least 3 small art pieces. There will be 3 classes (Weeks 2, 4 & 7) dedicated to the creation of these artworks. So, it is expected that each artwork should only take about 4 hours to produce. The Week 4 artwork should be created in groups of 2-3.

You will also be expected to develop your skills further in other classes. This can come in the form of other smaller exercises, tutorials you follow, sketches you draw, and the planning & preparation of these artworks. You are also required to produce a short reflection document. Like assignment 1a & 1b, you will be marked on Project Development. See Wattle for more info.

 

Due Date: Friday 5pm. Week 12.

Word limit (where applicable): 750

Value: 20%

Presentation requirements: To be uploaded to Wattle

·     Digital movie files in HD 1080p format (1920 x 1080 square pixels, progressive scan, 25 fps) with H264 compression. The file should be named “studentname_Assignmentname”.

·     Your skill development, reflection & reference documents submitted as a format of your choice: PDF, Word documents with optional images and video tests.

Working files such as Premiere, Maya, AE files…etc (unedited Video footage is not necessary)

Assessment Rubric available on Wattle.

Assessment Task 3

Assessment Task 1b: Narrative Artwork – Light Theme

Create a narrative moving image artwork using video, animation or a combination.

Details of task: Students will create a narrative artwork with appropriate sound. The piece must be conceptually strong and well developed. Start by researching techniques, researching inspiration, planning, and sketching before you begin. A large portion of the rubric will be on project development; this will involve showing your teacher and peers progress of your work often and developing their feedback. You are required to produce preproduction elements and a short reflection document. See Wattle for more info.

 

Due Date: Friday 5pm. Week 12.

Word limit (where applicable): 1000

Value: 40%

Presentation requirements: To be uploaded to Wattle

·     A digital movie file in HD 1080p format (1920 x 1080 square pixels, progressive scan, 25 fps) with H264 compression. The file should be named “studentname_Assignmentname”.

·     Your preproduction and reflection and reference documents submitted as PDF or Word documents.

·     Working files such as Premiere, Maya, AE files….etc (unedited Video footage is not necessary)

Assessment Rubric available on Wattle.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically, committing to honest and responsible scholarly practice and upholding these values with respect and fairness.

The ANU commits to assisting all members of our community to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle and Academic Misconduct Rule, uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with.

The Academic Misconduct Rule is in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Very minor breaches of the academic integrity principle may result in a reduction of marks of up to 10% of the total marks available for the assessment. The ANU offers a number of online and in person services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. Visit the Academic Skills website for more information about academic integrity, your responsibilities and for assistance with your assignments, writing skills and study.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students