Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The master students know the major developments, movements and critical approaches in international animation field. The students learn to recognize types of approaches in film analysis and connect them to various film theories. The students will understand different theoretical frameworks and learn to relate them to their own work.
Credits: 2
Schedule: 14.12.2020 - 15.01.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Leinonen Tuula
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Leinonen Tuula
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The students study animation history and theoretical frameworks and analyse a chosen animation.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course is held in participatory lecture format in which the students contribute actively to in-class discussions. They accomplish a combination of tasks designed to explore various aspects of animated films and media. Reading materials, lectures, art, film screenings, discussions.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contact teaching: 35 h (lectures, demonstrations and tutoring)
Student's personal work outside the contact teaching hours: 65 h (includes time for reflection and planning).
The student is required to attend minimum 80% of the scheduled classes.Attending at least 80% of lectures and presenting a final project is required to successfully pass the course.
Additional credit may be awarded if the final project shows exceptional effort and quality of work.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Course materials will be provided during the course
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
No prior knowledge required
- Teacher: Leinonen Tuula