Diploma In Animation

Programme structure

The Diploma is offered as a full-time programme over three years and is divided into three levels, which correspond to each academic year of the programme.

The academic year is divided into two semesters of 13 weeks with two additional Assessment Weeks [Week 14 and 15]. There will be 120 credits for each year of study and successful Diploma graduates must gain a total of 360 credits points to earn the Diploma.

Learning methods

Delivery Modes
Aligned with the specific aims, emphases and learning outcomes of the programme, learning and teaching methods will draw on an appropriate balance of delivery modes and these are detailed as follows:

Seminars/discussion groups
Seminars or Discussion Groups are sessions that provide the opportunity for you to engage in discussion of a particular topic and/or to explore it in more detail than might be covered in a lecture - the extent of interaction will depend on the delivery method.

Typically, you would be involved in a guided, tutor-led discussion in a small group. However, the term also encompasses student or peer-led classes with a staff member or affiliate present.

As with lectures, the use of technology means seminars may take place virtually. Seminars are assumed in general to involve smaller groups of students than lectures, but size will vary depending on the nature of what is being taught, the size of the overall student cohort, and practical concerns.

Workshops
Examples might include time spent in an art or design studio, or in a rehearsal space such as a workshop theatre. It could be timetabled or take place on an ad hoc basis.

Peers as well as staff or affiliates may be involved. Due to the nature of the activity, it is unlikely to take place virtually. Supervised time in a studio/workshop might involve a group or individual.

Lectures
This teaching method covers everything from the traditional model, where your lecturer or an affiliate introduces ideas or delivers facts to you and your peers, to approaches that might be much more interactive, involve a variety of contributors, make use of a range of media and technologies, and take place virtually as well as in person.

Tutorials
Tutorials may be distinguished from seminars for a stronger emphasis placed on your work by your lecturer in giving direction or feedback. Tutorials can happen virtually as well as face-to-face.

Supervision
Supervision in the form of one-to-one mentorship will be provided in modules such as Internship, Engaging Communities and Final Project, where appropriate.

While you are expected to be independent and resourceful in sourcing for internship opportunities and proactive in developing and proposing project-related briefs, your lecturers will evaluate and approve your proposed internship provider and project briefs.

For the Internship module, you will be guided by lecturers who will check on you regularly, at least once every two months, to monitor your progress, provide guidance and feedback. Moreover, you can schedule consultation sessions with your lecturers if the need arises.