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Area/Catalogue
GRAP 2028

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Course Level
Undergraduate

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Offered Externally
No

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Course ID
101850

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Unit Value
4.5

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University-wide elective course
Yes

Course owner

Course owner
School of Art, Architecture and Design

Course aim

To extend students' abilities in the methods and principles of experimenting creatively with animation design.

Course content

Students will build on their graphic or illustration design skills by: developing concepts of image, typography and character design; applying design principles to 2D animation techniques including cel, stop-motion, video and computer; and exploring time and motion, and visual movement synchronised with sound. Students will create animations that demonstrate effective communication through development of narrative and theme, and will explore experimental production using relevant media and technologies. Students will develop an understanding of the history and development of principles and techniques of animation design.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Studio 4 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Studio 5 hours x 10 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.


Assessment

Major Project, Project 1, Project 2

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.

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