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ELO-E8009 - Research-based animation , Lecture, 24.3.2025-16.5.2025

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

Research-based animation film production. During this course we'll be looking into how to utilize virtual and/or augmented reality to create meaningful narratives and audiovisual content. By testing and experimenting with various ideas and concepts, the students are able to perceive the expressive potential of this medium. The course will contain for example: introductory lectures to familiarize the students with the subject, case studies, discussion, exercises and prototyping ideas, and a course project.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025

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

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Students do tests, experiments and research and utilize virtual and/or augmented reality to create meaningful narratives towards a VR installation in small groups.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures and exercises. Successful completion of the course will require attendance of 80 % of the course and that all the student's exercises are completed and approved. Students will be required to give course feedback in order to successfully complete the course.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures and exercises.

    Contact teaching 78 h, Independent studies 84 h

    Compulsory attendance contact teaching: 80%

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Course materials 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 - IV
    2025-2026 Spring III - IV

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