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Berwick Second semester 2007 (Day)
This unit examines animation from a critical communications perspective. We firstly locate the history of animation in relation to transnational cultural flows and industrial hegemonies, critiquing the dominance of Disney and examining the rise of non-Western forms of animation such as Japanese anime. We then analyse animation's diverse media presences, contexts and uses. We look at the aesthetics of animation; animation fandom, animation and commodity culture (advertising and MTV); the animated sitcom (eg: The Simpsons); CGI, virtual reality and the hyperreal; and the issues shaping creative production. Students can choose to take a 3 week workshop in practical animation skills.
On successful conclusion of the unit students should be able to:
Major Essay (2000 words) : 40%
Group debate and summary (500 words) : 15%
Creative Production Exercise OR Minor Essay (Equivalent of 1500 words) : 35%
Attendance and participation : 10%
For assessment item 3, students have the option of undertaking EITHER a practical animation production exercise OR an essay. Faculty of IT students are not permitted to undertake the creative production exercise assessment component.
One hour lecture, 1.5 hour screening and either a one hour tutorial or a two hour practical workshop.
An approved first year sequence