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: 3
Schedule: 20.01.2025 - 07.02.2025
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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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.
Workload
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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).
At least 80% participation in face-to-face teaching is mandatory to complete the course. If, due to absences, the student does not achieve the learning outcomes defined in the course description, the remaining 20% may have to be compensated as determined by the responsible teachers of the course. All absences must be reported to the teachers in charge. The responsible teachers of the course will specify the necessary compensating assignments.
DETAILS
Study Material
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Course materials will be provided during the course
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 No teaching
2025-2026 Autumn II - Spring IIIRegistration:
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