This course is structured around projects designed to develop and deepen a range of skills and technologies that are coupled with conceptual strategies. Students engage in a process of technical and conceptual exploration through individual responses to various topics. They begin to develop innovative and individual applications of video or animation processes in relation to visual storytelling. A studio theory program encourages students to explore the visual, conceptual and technical possibilities offered by an engagement with aspects of the history and theory of animation and video in the visual arts field. Workplace health and safety (WHS) instruction is an integral part of this course. This topic-based course alternates over two years (odd and even years). In odd years, the course focuses on composition and colour. Even years will investigate pattern and rhythm.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Competently utilise a range of skills and technologies relevant to animation and video in response to set projects
2. Explore the potential of technologies and equipment used in animation and video production pipelines
3. Reflectively investigate the inventive application of concepts and processes in visual storytelling 
4. Engage with historical and theoretical contexts of visual storytelling in the discipline.

Field Trips

n/a

Additional Course Costs

Students will be required to own/purchase an appropriate digital data storage device (i.e. hard drive and/or USB flash drive).

Examination Material or equipment

n/a

Recommended Resources

WACOM Intuos graphics tablet if you create any digital drawings.  

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	No class - classes begin week 2
2	Course outline Lecture: Colour and Composition Lecture: The Camera Exercise: Filming on location
3	Lecture: Editing and Graphics Exercise: Editing and Graphics
4	Lecture: Sound and Story Exercise: Audio record on campus Lecture: Storyboard & Production Planning Individual production work
5	Lecture: Lighting & Grading Studio Exercise: 3-point lighting Individual production work
6	Lecture: Editing Individual production work
7	REVIEWS	Assignment 1a and 2 due
8	Lecture: Early Video Art Production work Individual production work
9	Lecture: Contemporary Video Art Production work
10	Lecture: Animation Production work
11	Production work
12	Production work
13
14	Exam Block	Assignment 1b due

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Task 1a: Music Video	40 %	1-4
Task 2: Research and for Task 1b	20 %
Task 1b: Desktop/Screen Film	40 %	1-4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Integrity . In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Classroom attendance is required.  

Examination(s)

There is no formal examination.  

Assessment Task 1

Task 1a: Music Video

Summary

Music Video featuring an object or person which explores composition, colour and advanced video editing using After Effects.  

Students will choose a particular object or person, film it and then edit the footage together to create a 1-2 minute-long music video that explores composition, colour and advanced editing using after effects. They can use an audio track of their own choosing and it may be cut shorter to fit the time limit.  

Word limit (where applicable): N/A

Value: 40%

Presentation requirements: A digital movie file in HD 1080p format (1920 x 1080 square pixels, progressive scan, 25 fps) with H264 compression. The file should be named “studentname_Assignment1d” and uploaded to Wattle. 

Estimated return date: Generally within 2 weeks of assessment item submission 

Hurdle Assessment requirements (where applicable): N/A  

Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable): N/A  

See below for the Assessment Rubric for tasks 1a and 1b.  

See the course Wattle page for further details, production guides and breakdown of the assessment criteria.   

Assessment Task 2

Task 2: Research and for Task 1b

Research and Production planning for Task1b. This could include some, or all of the following, a synopsis, a script, a storyboard, a production schedule, vfx shot breakdowns, an animatic. These should be combined into a single word document or pdf for submission.  

Word limit (where applicable): 2,000  

Value: 20%  

Presentation requirements: A word file or pdf.  The file should be named “studentname_Assignment1d” and uploaded to Wattle 

Estimated return date: Generally within 2 weeks of assessment item submission 

Hurdle Assessment requirements (where applicable): N/A  

Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable): N/A  

See below for the Assessment Rubric for tasks 1a and 1b.  

Assessment Task 3

Task 1b: Desktop/Screen Film

Make a short film (2-5 minutes) informed by the theme “Desktop/Screen”. This film must take most part within a computer, phone or similar screen.  

Use the planning documents you submitted for Task 2 to create your major project.    

Value: 40%  

Estimated return date: Generally within 2 weeks of assessment item submission 

Hurdle Assessment requirements (where applicable): N/A  

Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable): N/A  

See below for the Assessment Rubric for tasks 1a and 1b.  

Rubric

Criteria	High Distinction	Distinction	Credit	Pass	Fail
Demonstrate a range of  fundamental   technical skills in visual storytelling	Expertly demonstrates a range of fundamental technical skills	Successfully demonstrates a range   of  fundamental   technical skills	Moderately successful in demonstrating a range of fundamental technical skills	Minimally successful in demonstrating a range of fundamental technical skills	Does not   demonstrate a range of fundamental   technical skills
Explores a range of basic materials and processes in visual storytelling	Expertly explores materials and processes	Successfully explores materials and processes	Moderately successful in exploring materials and processes	Minimally successful in exploring materials and processes	Does not explore materials and processes
Shows basic awareness of historical and theoretical contexts relevant to visual storytelling	Shows basic awareness of historical and theoretical contexts of own work and critically reflects on and synthesises key material	Shows basic awareness of historical and theoretical contexts of own work and critically reflects on key material	Shows basic awareness of historical and theoretical contexts of own work and reflects on key material	Can show basic awareness of historical and theoretical contexts	Cannot show basic awareness of historical and theoretical contexts
Exploits the characteristics of materials and processes in an individual way	Expertly exploits the characteristics of materials and processes in an individual way	Successfully exploits the characteristics of materials and processes in an individual way	Moderately successful in exploiting the characteristics of materials and processes in an individual way	Minimally successful in exploiting the characteristics of materials and processes in an individual way	Does not exploit the characteristics of materials and processes in an individual way
Demonstrates understanding of the importance of critical and self-reflective practice	Expertly demonstrates understanding of the importance of critical and self-reflective practice	Successfully demonstrates understanding of the importance of critical and self-reflective practice	Moderately successful in demonstrating understanding of the importance of critical and self-reflective practice	Minimally successful in demonstrating understanding of the importance of critical and self-reflective practice	Does not demonstrate understanding of the importance of critical and self-reflective practice
Identify and develop personal topics for individual research	Expertly identifies and develops personal topics for individual research	Successfully identifies and develops personal topics for individual research	Moderately successful in identifying and developing personal topics for individual research	Minimally successful in identifying and developing personal topics for individual research	Does not identify and develop personal topics for individual research

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically, committing to honest and responsible scholarly practice and upholding these values with respect and fairness.

The ANU commits to assisting all members of our community to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle and Academic Misconduct Rule, uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with.

The Academic Misconduct Rule is in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Very minor breaches of the academic integrity principle may result in a reduction of marks of up to 10% of the total marks available for the assessment. The ANU offers a number of online and in person services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. Visit the Academic Skills website for more information about academic integrity, your responsibilities and for assistance with your assignments, writing skills and study.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Any physical work will be returned to the student directly by the lecturer upon completion of assessment. In those cases where this is not possible, work can be collected directly from the lecturer throughout the duration of the semester, up until the end of the examination period.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Students may, in consultation with the lecturer, resubmit any previously submitted assessment item throughout the duration of the semester, up until – but not beyond – the VIVA examination date, and without the need for accompanying supporting documentation. Students wishing to submit any assessment item after the VIVA examination date will be required to seek the approval of the Head of Department and also provide appropriate supporting documentation, such as a medical certificate from a health professional.  

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students