• Class Number 2616
  • Term Code 3130
  • Class Info
  • Unit Value 6 units
  • Topic Pattern and Rhythm
  • Mode of Delivery In Person
  • COURSE CONVENER
    • Amr Tawfik
  • LECTURER
    • Amr Tawfik
  • Class Dates
  • Class Start Date 22/02/2021
  • Class End Date 28/05/2021
  • Census Date 31/03/2021
  • Last Date to Enrol 01/03/2021
SELT Survey Results

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

    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:

    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

    Value: 40 %
    Learning Outcomes: 1-4

    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

    Value: 20 %
    Learning Outcomes: 

    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

    Value: 40 %
    Learning Outcomes: 1-4

    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

    CriteriaHigh DistinctionDistinctionCreditPassFail

    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).

    Amr Tawfik
    u4189698@anu.edu.au

    Research Interests


    Screen based art and narrative

    Amr Tawfik

    By Appointment
    Amr Tawfik
    Amr.Tawfik@anu.edu.au

    Research Interests


    Amr Tawfik

    By Appointment

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