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Writing Animation (FLTV20019)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Christie Widiarto: christie.widiarto@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject builds upon knowledge and skills attained in Introduction to Screenwriting with a focus on story research, character creation and world building.
Students undertake research for the creation of an animation screenplay that will be ready for production by the end of the subject.
Students will be introduced to the field of animated documentary and will create an animated rendering of biographical material.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- investigate and compare animation methods and identify their impact on writing;
- research related background material that underpins story and concept design;
- support creative concepts through academic research and argument;
- apply interview preparation and recording skills;
- identify and interpret factual material that can be applied to animation;
- create an original screenplay at a standard that is ready for animation production;
- critique and evaluate feedback to develop screenplays and storyboards.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- develop and implement innovative and creative ideas;
- respond openly and imaginatively to new ideas;
- communicate effectively in oral, written and digital forms;
- give and receive constructive feedback;
- manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FLTV10019 | Animation Studio 1B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
FLTV10020 | Animation Lab 1 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
FLTV10025 | Introduction to Screenwriting | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Animation report
| First half of the teaching period | 30% |
1 to 3-minute animated documentary
| Late in the teaching period | 35% |
3-minute screenplay
| During the assessment period | 35% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Christie Widiarto Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 42 hours, comprising one 3.5-hour workshop per week Total time commitment 204 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Christie Widiarto: christie.widiarto@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
Last updated: 31 January 2024