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MODULE DETAILS
Module title Extended Essay
Module code AP302
Credit value 20
Level Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 X Level 7 Level 8
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appropriate level with an ‘X’

Entry criteria for registration on this module

Pre-requisites None
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Co-requisite modules None
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Module delivery
Mode of delivery Taught X Distance Placement Online
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Pattern of delivery Weekly X Block Other

When module is delivered Semester 1 Semester 2 Throughout year

Brief description of
module content and/ or
aims
Overview (max 80 words)
Other Term 1 and 2
This module aims to consider cultural, artistic, experimental,
technical and historical contexts within the production of sequential
moving imagery and animation. It is designed to promote research
into other practitioners and trends that will inform aspects of your
own creative work. This important aspect of the course will give you
the opportunity to reinforce learning and academic theoretical
communication skills.

Module team/ author/ Glenn Whiting

coordinator(s)
School ESCG
Site/ campus where Station Plaza, Hastings
delivered
Course(s) for which module is appropriate and status on that course
Course Status (mandatory/ compulsory/
optional)
BA (Hons) Animation Art and Practice Compulsory

MODULE AIMS, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT

Aims This module aims to:

 Deepen the theoretical and philosophical debates around

animation and sequential moving imagery as well as CGI

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 innovations and develop an awareness of these debates in
relationship to your own work and practices.

 Develop your capability to select appropriate material, and

carry out sustained research.

 Promote analytical, logical, lateral thinking and further

develop your ability to conduct an academically rigorous
discussion.
Learning outcomes On successful completion of the module you will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship

between animation and sequential moving imagery and the
various technical, social, cultural and historical
circumstances that impact upon its’ inception.

2. Apply knowledge to synthesise new ideas and debates

around craft and design in relation to your own work.

3. Demonstrate sustained analytical, logical, lateral thinking

and conduct an academically rigorous discussion.

Content You will investigate and discuss issues such as:

 Aesthetics.
 Historical and contemporary animation techniques
 Post-modern sensibilities.
 Broad contemporary social and cultural conditions.
 What impact historical and contextual knowledge has to
inform your own practice.
 Research skills, including critical selection,

You will be expected to assume an increasing responsibility for

directing your research independently.

Learning support Indicative Reading

Beckman, K. (2014) Animating Film Theory. Durham: Duke

University Press.

Cavalier, S. (2011) The World History of Animation. London:

Aurum Press.

Lamarre, T. (2009) Anime Machine. Minnesota: University of

Minnesota Press.

Russell, R. and Starr, C. (1988) Experimental Animation. New

York: Da Capo.

Stephenson, R. (1967) Animation in the Cinema. London:

Zwemmer.

Thomas, F. (1990) The Illusion of Life. New York: Abbeville

Press.

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 Key Websites:

www.awn.com
www.animationmagazine.net
www.animationarena.com
www.digitalmediafx.com
www.animationresources.org

Last accessed February 2018

Additional reading may be suggested by tutors to inform project

work and supplement students’ specific needs and individual
interests.

Teaching and learning activities

Details of teaching and Contact time:
learning activities
Group seminars will examine strategies for researching,
structuring and producing written work.

Tutorials with verbal feedback, which is to be recorded by you in

the appropriate manner e.g. journal or notebook.

Non-Contact:
Use a range of research methods to explore subject related and
wider themes.

Development of skills for argument and reasoning .

Research and extended essay writing.

Formative assessment will take place third way through the

module in the form of a 1000 word essay draft which will include
an overview, chapter headings and bibliography, worked on
during non-contact time. You will receive written feedback that
will be un-graded.

Allocation of study hours (indicative) Study

Where 10 credits = 100 learning hours hours
SCHEDULED This is an indication of the number of hours students can expect to 20
spend in scheduled teaching activities including lectures, seminars,
tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, practical classes and
workshops, supervised time in workshops/ studios, fieldwork, and
external visits.

GUIDED INDEPENDENT All students are expected to undertake guided independent study, 180
which includes wider reading/ practice, follow-up work, the
STUDY completion of assessment tasks, and revisions.

PLACEMENT The placement is a specific type of learning away from the University.
It includes work-based learning and study that occurs overseas.

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 TOTAL STUDY HOURS 200

Assessment tasks
Details of assessment Either - 5,000 word illustrated essay.The essay should include
on this module appropriate illustrations. LO1, 2 & 3 100%.

Or - A 20 minute presentation to tutor. This must be supported

with summary notes and imagery LO 1, 2 & 3 100%.

Types of assessment task1 %

Indicative list of summative assessment tasks which lead to the award of credit weighting
or which are required for progression. (or indicate if
component is
pass/fail)
WRITTEN Written Exam

COURSEWORK Written assignment/essay, report, dissertation, portfolio, 100% or 0%

project output, set exercise

PRACTICAL Oral assessment and presentation, practical skills 0% or 100%

assessment, set exercise

EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Area examination board ESCG Hastings Combined Art and Design Examination Board
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External examiners

Name Position and institution Date appointed Date

tenure
ends
Professor Andrew Kotting Professor Time Based January 2018 January
Media UCA 2022

QUALITY ASSURANCE
Date of first approval 25/05/2017
Only complete where this
is not the first version
Date of last revision Nov 2018 post CDR event
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is not the first version
Date of approval for this Nov 2018 post CDR event
version
Version number 2
Modules replaced 0
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1 Set exercises, which assess the application of knowledge or analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills, are
included under the type of assessment most appropriate to the particular task.

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for which this is a
replacement
Available as free-standing module? Yes No X

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