ELO-E8006 - Theories and analyses of animation , Lecture, 20.1.2025-7.2.2025

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

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: 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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    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 72 h, Independent studies 90 h

    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 Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III - Summer
    2025-2026 Spring III - Summer

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