The module will include the following learning aspects

The module will be a mixture of lectures and self-studies such as exercises related to the lectures.

Theme 1.
Introduction

• Theatre Sport
• Pixilation
• A broad introduction to a guide on how to animate
• Short film productions
• “Getting to know each other” and a field trip

Theme 2.
Narrativity

• Danish art and culture
• Art history
• Picture composition
• Character design
• Storyboarding
• Story-telling
• Narrative techniques
• Constructivist perception

Theme 3.
Language and learning theory

• Overview of Theory of Science
• Language and concept formation
• Language and thinking
• Children’s development

Theme 4.
Didactic considerations

• Applied didactics
• Didactic theory
• Didactic perspectives in linguistic development work
• Drawing: Life modelling and drawing for animation

Theme 5.
Film analysis and production

• Analysis of film
• Visuel Communication
• Knowledge of genres
• Comparative media analysis
• Introduction to various animation techniques
• Software and technical set-up

Theme 6.
Aesthetic learning

• Aesthetics and learning
• Creative processes
• Drama and drama theory
• Children and young people contributing actively to culture

Theme 7.
Alternative methods of learning and intercultural meetings

• Cultural challenges in a learning situation
• Visiting schools
• Presentations of intercultural meetings
• Student presentations of culture, learning and learning traditions
• Options with animation in a learning situation

Theme 8.
Preparation of field work

• Planning of fieldwork, didactical considerations, review of relevant theories, etc.
• Field work

Theme 9.
Evaluation

• Evaluation of practical training and the chosen didactic and animation techniques etc.
• The children’s films and evaluation

Theme 10.
Preparation of a final report and a final film production

• Advise of productions
• Production of final film
• Work with written assignment based on the final film production, practice and curriculum