Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

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• Unit Title

  Animation and Filmosophy

• Unit Code

  FAV3116

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

Is Peter Griffin the new Socrates? This unit takes the contemporary perspective of filmosophy as the method and means in which to theoretically interpret and critically evaluate animation texts. It will provide creative inspiration for practitioners and scholars alike, using animation to address the philosophical questions of life.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from FAV1111

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FAV3216

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply an experimental/imaginative approach to animation as a creative practice.
2. Critically understand the relationship between animation techniques and creative intention.
3. Develop a capacity for conception, conceptualization and theoretical synthesis.
4. Implement advanced research skills that are theoretically informed.

Unit Content

1. Aesthetic possibilities of the animated form.
2. Animation history and culture.
3. Case studies of key animated texts.
4. The study of film as philmosophy (filmosophy).

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, screenings and tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Unit Reader
• Cholodenko, A. (Ed.). (2007). The illusion of life 2: More essays on animation. Sydney: Power Publications.
• Frampton, D. (2006). Filmosophy. London: Wallflower Press.
• Furniss, M. (1998). Art in motion: Animation aesthetics. Sydney: John Libbey.
• Russett, R., & Starr, C. (1988). Experimental animation: Origins of a new art. (Rev. ed.). New York: Da Capo Press.
• Napier, S. (2001). Anime from Akira to Princess Monoke: Experiencing contemporary Japanese animation. Palgrave, New York.
• Noake, R. (1988). Animation: A guide to animated film techniques. London and Sydney: Macdonald Orbis.
• Halas, J. (1987). Masters of animation. London: BBC Books.
• Pilling, J. (1997). A reader in animation studies. London: John Libbey.
• Cholodenko, A. (Ed.). (1991). The illusion of life: Essays on animation. Sydney: Power Publications.
• Leyda, J. (Ed.). (1988). Eisenstein on Disney. London: Methuen.

^ Mandatory reference

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