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School of MediaBA(Hons) Animation with Foundation YearCourse Guide

2017-18September

About this guide

This is your course guide. It provides the basic but fundamental information about your course of study. Thisguide is yours for the duration of the course, we don’t re-issue it annually and if any information containedwithin were to change then we will write to you to explain so.

In particular, if any important aspects relating to your modules were to change then we will inform you inaccordance with the Code of Practice for the Management of Changes to Modules and Courses. The teachingand support teams which you will get to know over time will refer to this guide – it will be useful to you andwe advise you to make good use of it throughout your studies.

The Course Guide should be read in conjunction with the more general sources of information which relate toall students at the University. The Student Handbook is a very detailed reference point for all issues relating toyour studies which aren’t specific to just your particular course. You might also want to refer to the StudentCharter; the University’s Policies and Regulations and the University Assessment Handbook documents whichwill provide you with all of the information that we think you will need for your period of study here.

If you need additional information, or you simply want to discuss elements of any of these documents or otheraspects of your course, find that there is something you need to know, please contact your Faculty StudentServices:

Faculty Student Services

We can help with the administration and organisation of your time at University – from enrolment andmodule registration, tuition fee enquiries, attendance support, course management and lifecycle queries,extenuating circumstances, leave of absence, transfers and changes, assignment submission, SAMsappointments, assessment and result queries, right through to Graduation.

You can also come and talk to us for impartial advice and support if things are starting to go wrong and you’renot sure who else to talk to. The main thing to remember is that you are not alone. We see large numbers ofstudents over the course of a year on a variety of issues, so please don’t be afraid to approach us.

We are here to ensure that your transition into Higher Education is as smooth as possible. Normal officeopening hours are Monday-Friday 08:45-17:00.

You can contact us through the e:vision help desk, by phone or in person or by e-mail:

Faculty of Arts (CityCampus)

The MX Building MX 005 (01902) 321034 [email protected]

Help and Advice is alsoavailable from StudentSupport & Wellbeing…

Contact us at the Alan TuringBuilding MI 001 for all enquiries andreferrals… Services operate at allcampuses by appointment.

(01902) 321074(01902) 321070

[email protected]@wlv.ac.uk

Welcome from the Course Leader

On behalf of the teaching and support teams from BA(Hons) Animation with Foundation Year course, I wouldlike to extend to you a very warm welcome to the University of Wolverhampton, and in particular yourcampus.

My name is Emily Mantell and I am the course leader for your BA(Hons) Animation with Foundation Yearcourse and alongside your personal tutor, will be your main point of contact over the duration of your studies.My contact details are below – please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any support or guidance.

The successes which you will achieve whilst at the University are based upon a partnership between theexpertise and support from the staff here and the effort you put into learning. We welcome students who are

eager to think for themselves, to take control of their own learning and who are ready to get involved indeveloping the skills required in a highly competitive job market. Make the most of the wide range ofopportunities available to you.

Studying at University can be difficult, and for many of you the transition into University life will bechallenging. However we will support you throughout your course, particularly whilst you develop into anindependent learner over the course of your first year with us.

We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operationand development of your chosen course. We hope that you might consider acting as a Course Representativeduring some of your time with us to help the University continue to improve your experience.

I would like to wish you every success with your studies. We look forward to working with you and hope thatyou enjoy your time with us.

Emily Mantell

Course Management and Staff Involvement

RoleRole NameName SpecialismSpecialism eMaileMail Tel. Ext.Tel. Ext. RoomRoom

Head of Department Mr Ross Winning [email protected] 2717 MK307

Course Leader Ms Emily Mantell [email protected] 2260 MK616

Senior Lecturer Dr Samantha Moore [email protected] 2068 MK616

Educational Aims of the Course

Animation is an exciting creative process that crosses many boundaries; Animation graduates have skills thatare sought after in the Animation, Visual Effects and Games industries. The Animation industry continues togrow year on year, and holds exciting opportunities for those seeking a career in the creative world of movingimage.

The BA (Hons) Animation course helps you explore animation and discover the areas you are most passionateabout; we encourage you to follow your instincts and identify your creative potential. This course prides itselfon nurturing ‘Creative Employable Thinkers’. Over the three years study (full time) you will develop industrystandard skills in a creative environment with likeminded students and enthusiastic staff.

Animation combines the skills of a visual artist with the ability of film language and storytelling. The BA(Hons) Animation course seeks to develop individuals who are interested developing professional techniquesin the following areas: Drawing (how to observe and communicate), ideas generation, story design, scriptwriting, storyboarding, character design, character animation, principles of animation, production design,concept art, directing, producing, editing, sound design, visual effects, experimental animation, 2D CGanimation, 3D animation, traditional hand drawn and Stop-motion animation (depending on which area youwish to specialise in). As well as gaining a strong foundation in professional creative techniques, studentslearn the following software applications: T.V. Paint, After Effects, Photoshop, Maya, Mudbox, Premiere Pro,and specialist motion capture software.

The course has a structured educational design to enhance your creative journey:

The first year provides a foundation in the following essential areas:

Visual Development (Industry standard animation drawing principles, digital drawing, lighting,composition and design)

Ideas Development – (Understanding professional ideas generation, storyboarding, animatics, filmlanguage, editing, and direction)Animation training – (The principles of animation, physics of animation, body dynamics, emotion andperformance, 2D, 3D, and traditional animation training)

The second year contains a series of modules that focus on specific skills training and encourages ‘play andinnovation’ in a valuable learning space:

Innovative Animation - (Learning from pioneering animators and creative processes, students canpractice and innovate in teams on a variety of inspiring techniques)Key Industry Training – (Visual Effects and 3D Production give students and insight into the variousindustries that these areas feed into)Story and Character Development – (Developing believable and entertaining characters for variousanimation markets, and developing sophisticated ideas, scripts, storyboards, animatics andcommunication skills)

The third year helps students develop a specialist portfolio and preparing for employment:

Major Projects: Students can opt to work collaboratively or individually on an animated short film orundertake personal experimental work that focuses on their individual ambitions. Students can produceany style of work they wish through Animation Research, Practice and Production, specialist portfoliowork such as storyboarding, concept art; character animation (and more), all are nurtured and encouragedby staff.

Industry Focus: Students work on live client briefs giving them an understanding of industry trends andcommunication. Students develop specific skills and industry research that focuses on their personalambitions and plans through an industry report a focussed showreel and an online presence

What makes this programme distinctive?

The BA (Hons) Animation course helps you combine visual ideas with sound and time to create an on screenexperience for your audience.

On this course you learn: ideas generation, visual storytelling, storyboarding, scriptwriting, sound design,character design, character animation, experimental animation, 2D animation, 3D animation, stop motionanimation, film editing and compositing.

At your fingertips you will have the power of software suites such as Adobe and Autodesk which are renewedannually. Specifically in animation we use Maya, Mudbox, TV Paint, After Effects, Photoshop, and PremierePro. We also use pencils, paper, clay and anything else that communicates a brilliant idea!

Course Structure

September (Full-Time)September (Full-Time)

Part time students study alongside full time students. However, they do not study more than 80 credits in eachacademic calendar year.

ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType Module LeaderModule Leader

3AD001 Introduction to Media and Materials 20 SEM1 Core Julia Rowley

3AD004 Vocational and Specialist Media 20 SEM1 Core Julia Rowley

3AD003 Vocational and Professional Media 20 SEM1 Core Julia Rowley

3AD002 Introduction to Contextual Practice 20 SEM2 Core Julia Rowley

3AD005 Portfolio Creation 20 SEM2 Core Julia Rowley

3AD006 Independent Project 20 SEM2 Core Julia Rowley

4DM023 Animation Essentials 20 SEM1 Core Emily Mantell

4DM026 Drawing Strategies 20 SEM1 Core Ross Winning

4DM036 Ideas Development 20 SEM1 Core Carl Hadley

4DM038 Visual Development 20 SEM2 Core Emily Mantell

4DM035 Film Language and Direction 20 SEM2 Core Ross Winning

4DM037 Introduction to Character Animation 20 SEM2 Core Emily Mantell

5DM032 Innovative Animation 20 SEM1 Core Samantha Moore

5DM043 Visual Effects 20 SEM1 Core Emily Mantell

5DM028 Character Development 20 SEM1 Core Emily Mantell

5DM044 Story and Script 20 SEM2 Core Denise Doyle

5DM039 3D Animation Production 20 SEM2 Core Emily Mantell

Group 12 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20Group 12 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20

5DM045 Advanced Innovative Animation 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Samantha Moore

5MZ029 Work Placement 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Brian Cattell

6DM022 Animation Research & Practice 40 SEM1 Core Samantha Moore

6DM016 Professional Animation Project 20 SEM1 Core Emily Mantell

6DM029 Animation Production 40 SEM2 Core Samantha Moore

Group 16 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20Group 16 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20

6DM028 Professional Development 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Emily Mantell

6MZ021 Work Placement 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Brian Cattell

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome Contributing ModulesContributing Modules

Foundation Year Course Learning Outcome 1Foundation Year Course Learning Outcome 1(UCCLO1)(UCCLO1)

"Demonstrate knowledge of the underlyingconcepts and principles associated with yourarea(s) of study, and an ability to evaluate andinterpret these within the context of that area ofstudy"

3AD001 Introduction to Media and Materials3AD003 Vocational and Professional Media3AD004 Vocational and Specialist Media3AD005 Portfolio Creation3AD006 Independent Project


"Demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate andinterpret qualitative and quantitative data, inorder to develop lines of argument and makesound judgements in accordance with basictheories and concepts of your subject(s) of study."

3AD001 Introduction to Media and Materials3AD002 Introduction to Contextual Practice3AD006 Independent Project


Evaluate the appropriateness of differentapproaches to solving problems related to yourarea(s) of study and/or work

3AD001 Introduction to Media and Materials3AD003 Vocational and Professional Media3AD004 Vocational and Specialist Media3AD005 Portfolio Creation


"Communicate the results of your study/workaccurately and reliably, and with structured andcoherent arguments"

3AD003 Vocational and Professional Media3AD004 Vocational and Specialist Media3AD005 Portfolio Creation3AD006 Independent Project


Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment requiring the exerciseof some personal responsibility

3AD002 Introduction to Contextual Practice3AD003 Vocational and Professional Media3AD005 Portfolio Creation

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (CHECLO1)(CHECLO1)

"Demonstrate knowledge of the underlyingconcepts and principles associated with yourarea(s) of study, and an ability to evaluate andinterpret these within the context of that area ofstudy"

4DM035 Film Language and Direction4DM036 Ideas Development


"Demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate andinterpret qualitative and quantitative data, inorder to develop lines of argument and makesound judgements in accordance with basictheories and concepts of your subject(s) of study."

4DM023 Animation Essentials4DM026 Drawing Strategies4DM035 Film Language and Direction4DM036 Ideas Development4DM037 Introduction to Character Animation4DM038 Visual Development


Evaluate the appropriateness of differentapproaches to solving problems related to yourarea(s) of study and/or work

4DM023 Animation Essentials4DM037 Introduction to Character Animation4DM038 Visual Development


"Communicate the results of your study/workaccurately and reliably, and with structured andcoherent arguments"

4DM026 Drawing Strategies


Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills

4DM023 Animation Essentials4DM026 Drawing Strategies4DM036 Ideas Development

necessary for employment requiring the exerciseof some personal responsibility

4DM038 Visual Development

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (DHECLO1)(DHECLO1)

"Demonstrate knowledge and criticalunderstanding of the well-established principlesof your area(s) of study, and of the way in whichthose principles have developed with anunderstanding of the limits of your knowledge,and how this influences analyses andinterpretations based on that knowledge."

5DM028 Character Development5DM032 Innovative Animation5DM043 Visual Effects5MZ021 Popular Media Forms5MZ029 Work Placement


"Demonstrate the ability to apply underlyingconcepts and principles outside the context inwhich they were first studied, including, whereappropriate, the application of those principles inan employment context"

5DM039 3D Animation Production5DM043 Visual Effects5DM044 Story and Script


"Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods ofenquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the namedaward, and ability to evaluate critically theappropriateness of different approaches tosolving problems in the field of study"

5DM028 Character Development5DM032 Innovative Animation5DM039 3D Animation Production5DM045 Advanced Innovative Animation5MZ021 Popular Media Forms5MZ029 Work Placement


"Use a range of established techniques to initiateand undertake critical analysis of information,and to propose solutions to problems arising fromthat analysis"

5DM045 Advanced Innovative Animation5MZ021 Popular Media Forms5MZ029 Work Placement


"Effectively communicate information, argumentsand analysis in a variety of forms to specialist andnon-specialist audiences, and deploy keytechniques of the discipline effectively"

5DM028 Character Development5DM043 Visual Effects5DM044 Story and Script5DM045 Advanced Innovative Animation


"Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment, requiring the exerciseof personal responsibility and decision-makingand undertake further training, developingexisting skills and acquire new competences thatwill enable them to assume significantresponsibility within organisations."

5DM032 Innovative Animation5DM039 3D Animation Production5DM044 Story and Script

Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(ORDCLO1)(ORDCLO1)

"Demonstrate knowledge and ability of creativethought processes in relation to animation, theability to recognise them and communicate themto others. Demonstrate critical and visualobservations and skills relevant to thedevelopment of animation as a creative andcommercial tool."

6DM016 Professional Animation Project6DM028 Professional Development6MZ021 Work Placement


"Demonstrate knowledge and ability inindependent learning through the practice ofself-directed study, developing specialist creative

6DM022 Animation Research & Practice6DM029 Animation Production

skills and knowledge in the pursuit of artisticvision and style in the domain of animation."Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 3Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 3(ORDCLO3)(ORDCLO3)

"Demonstrate knowledge and ability in managingworkloads, meeting deadlines, setting andachieving goals, time and organisation skills,working independently and collaboratively,problem solving skills, professional responsesand ability to communicate professionally."

6DM016 Professional Animation Project6DM022 Animation Research & Practice6DM028 Professional Development6DM029 Animation Production6MZ021 Work Placement


Demonstrate knowledge and ability in identifyingpersonal ambitions and developing relevant skillsto increase career opportunities in animation.Demonstrate an understanding of the widercreative industries and the cultural implicationsinfluencing the subject animation bothcommercially and as a creative output.



"Demonstrate knowledge and ability of Researchand Practice in animation as an essential tool forcreative, academic, and professional purposes."

6DM016 Professional Animation Project6DM022 Animation Research & Practice6DM028 Professional Development


Demonstrate knowledge and ability inarticulating knowledge and an ability to think ona variety of practical skills and theories related toAnimation. Demonstrate historical andcontemporary knowledge of animation and theability to debate ideas and theories related toanimation.

6DM016 Professional Animation Project6DM029 Animation Production

Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(DEGCLO1)(DEGCLO1)

"Confidently practice creative thought processesin relation to animation, the ability to recognisethem and communicate them to others.Demonstrate critical and visual observations andskills relevant to the development of animation asa creative and commercial tool."



"Confidently practice independent learningthrough the practice of self-directed study,developing specialist creative skills andknowledge in the pursuit of artistic vision andstyle in the domain of animation."

6DM022 Animation Research & Practice6DM029 Animation Production


"Confidently practice managing workloads,meeting deadlines, setting and achieving goals,time and organisation skills, workingindependently and collaboratively, problemsolving skills, professional responses and abilityto communicate professionally."

6DM016 Professional Animation Project6DM022 Animation Research & Practice6DM028 Professional Development6DM029 Animation Production6MZ021 Work Placement


Confidently practice identifying personalambitions and developing relevant skills toincrease career opportunities in animation.Demonstrate an understanding of the widercreative industries and the cultural implicationsinfluencing the subject animation bothcommercially and as a creative output.



"Confidently practice æresearch and practiceÆin animation, as an essential tool for creative,academic, and professional purposes."

6DM016 Professional Animation Project6DM022 Animation Research & Practice6DM028 Professional Development


Confidently practice articulating knowledge andan ability to think on a variety of practical skillsand theories related to Animation. Demonstratehistorical and contemporary knowledge ofanimation and the ability to debate ideas andtheories related to animation.

6DM016 Professional Animation Project6DM029 Animation Production

PSRB

None

Employability in the Curriculum

All courses in The Wolverhampton School of Art are now available with a professional placement option. Thisis a unique opportunity as the school is the only art & design provider in the region, and one of only a handfulacross the UK to offer one year professional placements as part of a degree course. A professional placementprovides an opportunity for professional development in the work place and as such, greatly enhances thestudent’s prospects of finding rewarding and relevant employment at the end of their studies.

Typical career opportunities open to graduates include work in animation, television and games design,illustration and the creative and communications industries.

You may also continue your studies to postgraduate level on our MA Programmes: MA Art and Design, MADesign for Advertising or MA Fine Art. During the MA programme, students produce work of a higherprofessional standard.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Students take part in both formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments provide feedbackon work in progress; this is done during in weekly sessions, as well as in writing throughout the course. Summative assessment is given as the final grade which a rigorous procedure often involving two or moremembers of staff, students work is examined in accordance to the Module Learning Outcomes andAssessment Criteria which is stipulated on the Assessment Brief (given at the beginning of each Semester).

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students. Learning Centresprovide physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.) and offer a range of study areas to allow

students to study in the environment that suit them best: Social areas, quiet and silent areas.

Learning Centres also provide access to wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-Journals and subject databases. For more information, please visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/info/welcome

Learning Centres also provide students with academic skills support via the Skills for Learning programme.Students on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such as academicwriting and referencing. Students can access a range of online skills material at: www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills

Dedicated Subject Pages allow students to explore key online information sources that are recommended fortheir studies. For Media: www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/subjects/broadcasting-film-and-media edia:

The University Student Support website offers advice on a variety of matters (careers, counselling, studentunion advice, etc.) https://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/student-support/

Students can also access these services by booking appointment with the SU, careers, counselling services,etc.

In addition to the material provided in class and on the Virtual Learning Platform, the Faculty offers tailoredacademic and pastoral support to students. Students’ first port of call is their personal tutor (each student isallocated a personal tutor at the beginning of the academic year), but they can also talk to module leaders,course leader, school administrator, graduate interns and graduate teaching assistants, whose details can befound in the course guide. Advice will be given through the induction process and then through appointmentsthroughout the year, in addition to classes and tutorials. Students can expect to receive support and guidancein the area of Personal Development Planning, to understand better their learning process, have the skills andunderstanding to act on the feedback.

Lecturers will provide personalised feedback for formative and summative assessments. On occasionslecturers may provide generalised feedback to the whole group on points relating to an assessment.

Learning and Teaching Methods

This data indicates the proportion of time in each year of study that students can expect to engage in thefollowing activities (expressed as a percentage for each level).

LevelLevel TeachingTeaching IndependentIndependent PlacementPlacement

3 20 80 0

4 24 76 0

5 24 76 0

6 27 73 0

Assessment Methods

This data indicates the proportion of summative assessment in each year of study that will derive from thefollowing: (expressed as a percentage for each level).

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LevelLevel Written ExamsWritten Exams Practical ExamsPractical Exams CourseworkCoursework

3 8 0 92

4 0 0 100

5 0 0 100

6 0 0 100

Reference Points

Quality Code - Part A: Setting and Maintaining Academic Standards.

Including :

Qualifications Frameworks

Characteristics Statements

Credit Frameworks

Subject Benchmark Statements - `

Communication, media, film and cultural studies 2008

Subject benchmark statement Art and design 2008

Quality Code - Part B: Assuring and Enhancing Academic Quality

University Policies and Regulations

Equality Act (2010)

Academic Regulations Exemptions

None

Support with your studies

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students providing access to:

Physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.)Study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suits them best: Social areas, quiet andsilent areas.A wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-journals and subject databasesAcademic skills support via the Skills for Learning programmeStudents on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such asacademic writing and referencing.Dedicated Subject Pages to enable you to explore key online information sources that are recommendedfor their studies.Physical access to local libraries both in UK and overseas via SCONUL and WorldCat agreements

We also strongly advise you to download to “MyWLV” student app. MyWLV is a single point of personalisedaccess to the variety of systems the University offers. This includes pulling through relevant information (e.g.deadlines, timetables) and linking to underlying systems.

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/quality-code-part-a

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/qualifications

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/characteristics-statements

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/academic-credit

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/Subject-benchmark-statement-Communication-media-film-and-cultural-studies.pdf

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/Subject-benchmark-statement---Art-and-design-.pdf

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/quality-code-part-b

http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/governance/legal-information/policies-and-regulations/academic-regulations/

Course Specific Support

University provided support:

As well as providing general counselling support the University Counselling Service provides short courseson topics such as "Self Confidence", "Stress Management and Relaxation" and "Life Skills". They also providestudy skills and academic support, providing short courses such as provide help in areas such as "Writing andAssignment Skills", "Exam Techniques", "Enhancing Professional Skills", "Personal Development Planning"and "Making Choices for the Future.

University Learning Centres provide general academic skills support to all students. You can make anappointment with a study skills advisor for advice on areas such as academic writing, assignment planning,exam preparation, and time management. In addition, there is a regular timetable of drop-in and bookableworkshops covering information and digital literacy skills, including academic referencing. TheWolverhampton School of Art students are supported by a designated subject librarian who is available tosupport research and project work.

You can expect to receive support and guidance in the area of Personal Development Planning, so that you:can understand better your learning process, have the skills and understanding to act on the feedback, so as tobecome more effective and successful, collect evidence on your achievement to enhance your employability.http://www.wlv.ac.uk/default.aspx?page=18450

The Wolverhampton School of Art support:

Study support is available through the Personal Academic Tutorial system with course tutors who are familiarwith your area of study. At the start of each year of your course you will be assigned a Personal Tutor whowill guide you through the induction process and provide support and academic counselling throughout theyear on an appointment basis. They should be able to offer you advice and guidance to help you liaise withother staff and support facilities in The Wolverhampton School of Art and University. You should meet yourPersonal Tutor regularly, which must include meetings that you are invited to at critical points in your course.

Staff can be contacted through the University email or by booking an appointment through the SAMS. Additional study support is provided through various communication systems, for example, CANVAS, emailand PebblePad.

The Personal Tutor provides academic counselling and will be accessible on an appointment basis to discussrequests for extensions, requests for extenuating circumstances, general concerns about study and studentlife and general programme planning. Personal Tutor will act as a first point of contact in relation to leave ofabsence (including returning after leave), withdrawal, transferring to another course (internal and external)and changes to mode of attendance. Your Course Leader will be available thereafter for meetings byappointment to discuss leave of absence, withdrawal, transferring to another course (internal and external),changes to mode of attendance, returning after leave of absence and direct entrants.

Subject support:

Tutorials, workshops, seminars and course committee meetings provide the primary opportunities forstudents to interact with staff on topics relating to modules.

Access to a digital copy of all lecturer-produced course documents is provided, e.g. module guides,assessment briefs, presentations, hand-outs, reading lists. These will be as hard copies or available within aVirtual Learning Environment (VLE) context (normally after each class for review and beforehand if anidentified learning need requires it)

From time to time academic and technical staff run enrichment activities/clubs. We have professionallyqualified technicians and demonstrators in our The Wolverhampton School of Art. Our technical demonstratorfacilitates technical demonstrations at intervals throughout the year. In accordance with Health and Safety

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compliance and correct maintenance of equipment, you may be required to complete a competencetest/activity hosted by a demonstrator before being allowed access to equipment/studios/edit suites.

Contact Hours

In higher education, the term ‘contact hours’ is used very broadly, to refer to the amount of time that youspend learning in contact with teaching or associated staff, when studying for a particular course.

This time provides you with the support in developing your subject knowledge and skills, and opportunitiesto develop and reflect on your own, independent learning. Contact time can take a wide variety of formsdepending on your subject, as well as where and how you are studying. Some of the most common examplesare:

lecturesseminarstutorialsproject supervisionsdemonstrationspractical classes and workshopssupervised time in a studio/workshopfieldworkexternal visitswork-based learning (including placements)scheduled virtual interaction with tutor such as on line, skype, telephone

In UK higher education, you as the student take primary responsibility for your own learning. In this context,contact time with teaching and associated staff is there to help shape and guide your studies. It may be usedto introduce new ideas and equip you with certain knowledge or skills, demonstrate practical skills for you topractise independently, offer guidance on project work, or to provide personalised feedback.

Alongside contact time, private or independent study is therefore very significant. This is the time that youspend learning without direct supervision from, or contact with, a member of staff. It might includebackground reading, preparation for seminars or tutorials, follow-up work, wider practice, the completion ofassignments, revision, and so on.

Course Specific Health and Safety Issues

Everyone in the Faculty is required to read and adhere to the Codes of Practice and Operational Procedures forthe areas of the Faculty they work/study in. Codes of Practice are available within the Faculty of Arts Health &Safety Canvas course. Please familiarise yourself with the codes appropriate to your study location. Pleasealso note, all potentially hazardous Faculty facilities require the successful completion of one or more formalinduction sessions before access to those facilities can be granted. Your module tutor and or course team willbe able to advise you on which modules / areas of study require specific additional inductions.

Course Fact File

Hierarchy of Awards:Hierarchy of Awards: Bachelor of Arts with Honours Animation with Foundation Year Bachelor of Arts Animation with Foundation Year Diploma of Higher Education Animation with Foundation Year Certificate of Higher Education Animation with Foundation Year University Statement of Credit University Statement of Credit

Course Codes:Course Codes: DM002T01UV Full-time 4 YearsDM002T31UV Part-Time 8 Years

UCAS Code:UCAS Code: W616

Awarding Body / Institution:Awarding Body / Institution: University of Wolverhampton

School / Institute:School / Institute: School of Media

Category of Partnership:Category of Partnership: Not delivered in partnership

Location of Delivery:Location of Delivery: University of Wolverhampton

Teaching Institution:Teaching Institution: University of Wolverhampton

Published: 01-Dec-2017 by Karen Cooper