| Unit name | Project Design and Storyboarding |
|---|---|
| Unit code | DRAMM1212 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Mr. Bailie |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Drama: Theatre, Film, Television |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit enables students to write, design and storyboard a short animated project, either individually or in small groups. It comprises five main elements: (1) Drawing: Regular life drawing practice, using a variety of media, enabling students to assemble a small portfolio. This element includes the analytical study of line, colour and form. (2) Narrative: Enabling students to compose a short screenplay for animation. This element includes the analytical study of narrative structure and characterisation. (3) Technical Feasibility Assessment: Enabling students to carry out such assessments on their projects, this element includes consideration of A.I. for animation issues. (4) Storyboarding: Enabling students to compose a short storyboard, this element includes the analytical study of compositional technique and screen grammar. (5) Presentation: A group or individual presentation of a project idea and storyboard to a panel of tutors and peers. The includes study of presentation and $ypitching&) techniques. Each of the above elements will include consideration of aspects of current industrial structures and practices.
