Animation History and Research (FLTV10017)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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This subject explores, investigates and interprets the historical and contemporary contexts of animation. An embedded program in academic literacy skills of analysis and discussion, essay writing, research and information retrieval equips students with research capabilities.

Students undertake introductory exercises in communicating animation research using animation tools and techniques.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • research and critically analyse key issues relating to the history of animation in a sociocultural and historical context drawing on literature, films and artworks within the discipline;
  • design and produce digital animation;
  • demonstrate essential video and audio skills for animation production;
  • apply specific qualities of animation to the communication of information;
  • present fact and fiction in animated narrative form.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • model respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship;
  • demonstrate a commitment to intellectual curiosity and to staying well-informed;
  • conduct and report original research;
  • articulate, integrate and adapt knowledge from different domains;
  • integrate personal reflection into the creative process;
  • give and receive constructive feedback.

Last updated: 4 March 2025