Module: DIA6003-60 Portfolio/Showreel/Major Project

Level: 6

Credit Value: 60

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1. Brief description and aims of module:   

This module is the consolidation and pinnacle of your 3 year (or 4 with placement year) on the course. It is the chance to deeply explore your unique approach to digital animation. In negotiation with the module tutor you will create a plan for an extensive and thorough project, or multipart project. It will require deep research and careful time management to achieve an output that demonstrates your abilities to the full.

You will investigate a topic and develop your own brief and project plan that you intend to adhere to. The method of production is up to you as is the purpose for your project and its intended audience. You might make a narrative based piece, an interactive experience or installation. The common factor will be the time expectation for this module, which will allow you to create a project with considerable ambition.

2. Outline syllabus:

• Planning workload

• Researching topics

• Development of an animated project.

• Finalising outputs

• Public performance/exhibition.

3. Teaching and learning activities:

• Seminars

• Workshops from technical demonstrators

• Online tutorials

• Online forums

• Regular tutor support and guidance

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Major project with integrated research document 

• % Weighting: 100