ELO-E8000 - Theory, Analysis, History D, Lecture, 10.1.2022-26.5.2022

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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: 6

Schedule: 10.01.2022 - 26.05.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tuula Leinonen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    Theories and analyses of animation. The students study animation history and theoretical frameworks and analyse a chosen animation

     

Assessment Methods and Criteria

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    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.

    Lectures, examples/film-watching, analyzing, exercises, homework.

    Reading and analyzing scholarly texts.  

Workload

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    Contact teaching 12 h/cp, Independent studies 15 h/cp

    Compulsory attendance contact teaching: 80%

DETAILS

Study Material

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    Study material will be provided during the course

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Spring III

    2021-2022 Spring III

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ELO-E8000

    Registration for Courses: Sisu replaces Oodi on 9 August, 2021. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-in-aalto-arts

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