ELO-E8005 - Creative Ateliers, Lecture, 10.2.2025-21.3.2025

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

Creative Animation Ateliers II - development; production/post-production. The students develop a methodological, analytical, creative, and problem-solving approach to their own creative ideas and work. They understand the value of research in creative processes and learn to respond to constructive criticism.

Credits: 9

Schedule: 10.02.2025 - 21.03.2025

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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    Creative Animation Ateliers II - development; production/post-production. During this course the students will approach animation productions with a researcher's mindset from script to screen. They are inspired to expand the boundaries of animation into new forms of visual storytelling. The course focuses on practice-based knowledge that can be applied to different technical processes rather than on a software-specific skill. It advances the core understanding of animation principles while the students investigate different animation traditions and reflect them on their own work.

     

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Active participation in teaching and practical projects.

     

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, workshops and masterclasses. There will be series of short creative exercises.

    Contact teaching 81 h independent studies 162 h

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 Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV - V
    2025-2026 Spring IV - V

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