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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
2D Animation Production
Reference CM2126 Version 1
Created October 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved May 2019 SCQF Points 15
Amended July 2022 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
The aim of this module is to provide the student with the fundamental principles of concept development, scriptwriting, storyboarding and general animation production in relation to an animated short.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Combine appropriate animation theories, processes and outcomes in the development of an animated product.
2 Use digital animation tools effectively, gaining proficiency in creating engaging 2D animations.
3 Distinguish key concepts in scriptwriting and storyboarding, and how this supports a larger scale production.
4 Practice a range of appropriate fundamental animation techniques utilised for storytelling, and applied to a substantial animated product such as a short film.
5 Report on efforts embarked upon, utilising reflective presentation skills and critical appraisal techniques.

Indicative Module Content
Preparation: Pitching/presentation, research methods, scriptwriting, storyboarding, animatics, concept resolution and general workflow. Perspective: Horizon, vanishing points, guidelines, grid. Composition: Camera, scene staging, lighting and depth, parallax and 2.5D/hybrid concepts. Concept & design: Environment, character, movement, character and environment development, storytelling/narrative. Animation techniques: Disney's 12 principles of animation, walk cycles, timing, animation style, effects and sound development for animation.

Module Delivery
Key concepts are introduced and illustrated through lectures. In the laboratories the students will progress through a sequence of exercises to develop sufficient knowledge of 2D animation techniques to enable them to complete the practical design and implementation.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 120 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: This is a practical coursework which delves into animation production in the development of an animated short.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighing of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A The student needs to achieve an A in C1
B The student needs to achieve a B in C1
C The student needs to achieve a C in C1
D The student needs to achieve a D in C1
E The student needs to achieve an E in C1
F The student needs to achieve an F in C1
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module CM2125 2D Animation Fundamentals or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 WILLIAMS, R., 2009. The Animator's Survival Kit. Expanded Edition.
2 Blair, P., 2019. Animation 1. Walter Foster Publishing; Revised edition (9 May 2019).
3 Parr, P., 2018. Sketching For Animation. Bloomsbury Academic; Reprint edition (1 July 2018).
4 Bacher, H. and Suryavanshi, S., 2018. Vision. 1st ed. Laurence King Publishing; 1st edition (14 May 2018).
5 Rousseau, D. and Phillips, B., 2013. Story-Boarding Essentials. Watson-Guptill; Illustrated edition (18 July 2013).
6 Movshovitz, D., 2018. Pixar Storytelling. Independently published (26 July 2018).

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