Course Title: Animation and Interactive Media Studio 4

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Animation and Interactive Media Studio 4

Credit Points: 24.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP2596

City Campus

Undergraduate

345H Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 2 2017

GRAP2596

City Campus

Undergraduate

370H Design

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Laura Eldar

Course Coordinator Phone: Please email

Course Coordinator Email: laura.eldar@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Please email

Course Coordinator Availability: Please email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study

Successful completion of:

GRAP2594  Animation and Interactive Media Studio 2 

or equivalent

OR

Alternatively you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.  Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.  Further information: Credit at RMIT


Course Description

An array of different studios is offered in this course.  You will elect to complete one studio.  A studio output may include real-world published outcomes and require working with external clients.

This studio builds on the experience and expands the methodology developed within previous Animation and Interactive Media studios and the practical skills developed within program option courses. Either individually or in a team, you will engage with a brief(s) from the animation and interactive media discipline, and develop a conceptual solution through to production and final presentation of the solution.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course addresses the following program learning outcomes: 

  • Employ a body of theoretical knowledge of visual systems, narrative structures and navigational forms to communicate animated linear and interactive concepts.
  • Work with others in a range of roles and contexts demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness and ethical and reflective practice.
  • Apply a body of theoretical and practical knowledge and specific skills in media and communication, in which to base your professional practice or future study.


Upon the successful completion of this course you will be able to:

 

  1. Work with contextualised briefs to design, develop and complete projects, within the established scope of time and resources. 
  2. Investigate and analyse the thematic and technical context of briefs to design appropriate solutions.
  3. Communicate concepts in thematic contexts and production details to stakeholders and production team members. 
  4. Apply developed technical skills and knowledge in a chosen area of the animation and interactive discipline in the production of creative works. 
  5. Research, evaluate and apply current industry practices to the realisation of substantial projects, and reflect on the outcomes in relation to briefs.

 


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in learning that involves a range of activities such as studios, project work, lectures, tutorials, class discussion and activities, individual and group activities and individual research. 

This course engages you in learning about animation and interactive media via an immersion into the discipline, its methods and practices through set projects. These projects involve a range of planned learning experiences in the studio environment including: individual and group problem solving; idea generation and the iterative development of animated linear or interactive concepts; using preproduction methodologies for the purpose of further refining propositions; and presenting and reflecting on individual and collective learning processes. 

The iterative development of concepts through to animated linear or interactive productions includes developing a practice of documenting ideas. Learning activities include workshops, group work, independent inquiry and critique. 

The studio format gives you the opportunity to explore thematic/cultural/professional design issues in depth through a variety of approaches. You will explore concepts, techniques and modes of communication through the creation of animated linear or interactive productions that respond to a series of theoretical and technical principles, real and simulated situations and practical constraints. There may also be the opportunity for students from other studios, within this program or external programs, to work alongside you in a setting that encourages peer-to-peer learning through shared experience. 

This studio has a number of separate classes offered each focusing on a different project outcome. You will receive details of each class offered and will rank each studio in order of preference. Places available will determine which studio you will be assigned.

If you do not enter your preferences or if you enrol late in the semester you will be assigned a place based on availability.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources that are relevant to the focus of your own learning.

There are services available to support your learning, including the University Library and Study Support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. 

Assessment may include studio projects, assignments, critiques, reports and presentations, individually and/or in groups. 

Assessment will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning. You will be able to develop your work in relation to your own specific areas of interest in your professional practice. 

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. 

 

Assessment Tasks

Concept: 20%

Learning outcomes: 1, 2

 

Pre-Production: 30% 

Learning outcomes: 1,2, 3, 4

 

Final Production: 50% 

Learning outcomes: 1, 3, 4, 5

 

Details of each assessment task (an assignment brief) will be available in the online platforms used by this course.