#ba3a

[kinga-fineart]

Throughout this week’s interim show I was finally able to make use of the switch mechanism I’ve been working on, as well as explore the possibilities of transforming the space using the previously made desk. I was able to successfully apply the switch to the ping pong palette, the finished piece being inspired by Rauschenberg’s ‘Open Score’ performance as part of the research for my dissertation.

[nessietessimalnua]

A first design for the ‘protagonist’ of my fable! I’m going to play around with his design a bit more: see if I can simplify the belts, and maybe change the cloak - and, if he’s going to be a hunter - add a bow and arrows! I think I’ll do another two hunters, the Elder, and the beast they go to slay - So I’ll play around with some concepts over the next week or so, then draw up a couple character and expression sheets! 

I want to keep the designs fairly simple so I can animate them relatively easily, but I still want to keep the little details that give them their character. I’m also going to colour them with flats to start with, then go over afterwards to add shadows/light.

[iansweeny]

iscribble sketchdump 5

[kinga-fineart]

Demonstration of ping pong light switch set-up

[ruthann-animation]

BA3a Feedback

Personal Showcase Good considerations of narrative or skills showcase. Examples of research that have inspired visual tone. Thumbnails of the setting and how to develop. Experimentation with design. 12-panel storyboard.

Continue to research branding, and social media presence. Assets to promote work. Further development is needed. Research content creators.

[ruthann-animation]

Personal Showcase Briefing.

8 week project. Deadline: 13.11.20 Lead tutor: Helen

Developing multiple sequences (can be used in BA3b) to demonstrate specialist skills. Animated showcase (narrative or skills). Show a use of: visual design; animation/posing; sound design.

Narrative piece - Focus on storytelling and character driven work. Skills showcase - Work that builds on abilities.

The brief is open to interpretation. Decide how you want to approach this. Motion graphics, music videos, abstract moving image, title sequences... Must allow for research, development and showcasing generalist and specialist skills.

RESEARCH Pre-production process Scriptwriting, character design, style frames and colour script. Essential to evolve project. Career Explore and develop awareness of industry practices, methodologies and experimentation in software. Inssues Sustainability, inclusivity and diversity. How these can be addressed in your practice and work.

ANIMATIC/Blocking Presentation level. Black, white, grey where necessary. Rougher drawings. Narrative, character-driven. Dynamic posing to communicate intentions of final film. 30 seconds. Story art (boarding, animatic, colour script.) Design (character, set, layout). Skills showcase (non-narrative). Animatic or blocking (CG, Stop motion models). required to clearly outline intentions of BA3b development. Both need title and credits.

SOUND DESIGN Developed Soundtrack Inc. intended voice artist work. Essential for all projects. Temporary sound can be used for BA3a submission with acknowledgement that a final soundtrack will need to be created, collaborated or purchased without copyright issues.

DESIGN DOCUMENT PDF Sketchbook. Using a provided template. Images and text outlining iterative process towards refined and resolved outcomes. Exact content is up to you. As many pages as you want.

Research/reference material.

Primary observation.

Thumbnail designs (character and layout)

Storyboards

Colour script

Model sheets

Photographed models. (CG/Clay)

‘making of’ promotional work.

EXPERIMENTATION REEL Sequences into reels. Collection of animatic iterations and rough animation tests. Character work but include turnaround. Include place holders in your showreel for finished content.

FINAL PROJECT PROPOSAL Further briefing later. Detailed proposal for the next unit. Help to identify/solidify potential areas of specialism within chosen animated technique. This will inform roles in BA3b collaboration. These roles/skills must be stated.

REFLECTIVE JOURNAL PDF sketchbook. Written and visual documented summaries. Key aspects. Research and development on the project.

[ruthann-animation]

BA3a: Research and Development

New course leader: Mark Wickham. Primary tutor for this unit: Helen.

This unit aims to prepare:

Independence as a practitioner.

Individual and collaborative showcases.

Use and develop skills from first and second year.

Develop a body of work informed by research and experiential practice.

Prep for the next unit.

Planning, developing, organising final project work for BA3b.

Create own work to showcase industry standard skills.

Focus on areas of specialism.

Continued research, experimentation, risk-taking and reflection.

Build industry awareness. Considering future employment/education.

Creating a portfolio directed towards specific areas within animation and/or related creative industries.

Personal Showcase Animated sequence showing full range of generalist and specialist skills. Inform roles for collaborative project in BA3b. Alongside with the resolution for showcase.

Research Report 5000 word research report. Developing and researching BA2b proposal.

Careers and Employability Career aspirations and employment options. How this will add to branding and self promotion. Proactive approach. Seeking opportunities. Live projects, festivals, and competitions.

[ruthann-animation]

First research report proposal. I’m revising the topic and considerations because I feel like I’ve moved away from what it is exactly that I want to research and explore. I will keep a lot of resources but move away from digital media in general and make it more animation specific. Re-writing the proposal will help me when it comes to writing.