Here is my learning agreement for the module of my MA, either download the word document from the link below, or just preview online in the text below.
NUA MA LEARNING AGREEMENT
Course Moving Image and Sound…………….
Name(s): Tracey Tutt……………………………………….
Unit Award Specific Unit 1
Date 10/10/2013…………………………………… Full-time / Part-time (delete as applicable)
NB For collaborative projects please complete a single Learning Agreement, clearly identifying the names and roles of all external or internal collaborators.
Section 1: Description of Project
What are you proposing to do? Why are you doing it? What do you intend to submit?
Give references to methods, research and practices that contextualise your project (including texts, images, artists, designers, etc). For collaborative projects, give details of each person’s role in the project. (max. 500 words)
I am going to create a short film using live action and overlaid animation, in this way I will combine a new experience of live filming/editing/working with actors/locations, with my own illustration technique which I will experiment with and transform into animation.
After choosing an actor and overcoming the problems with a live location shoot I will be able to rotoscope over the main character to give me more control of how the finished piece will look, and the connection with the viewer.
With time limitations I will not be making a fully rotoscoped film, such as Linklater’s Scanner Darkly or Waking Life, so concentration on the character and only using two shades of the same colour will allow me to apply my illustration skill, in the knowledge I can complete it in the time given. I will also use the rotoscoped section by themselves and play with the ability to fade the live action out, so he appears to be walking endlessly, as my core idea for the film is to do with loss of reality.
I will also be composing a short poem to give my character a voice within the film.
I will be submitting a short film, with a vocal narration of an original poem. |
Section 2: Learning Outcomes
Explain how your intended submission for the unit will demonstrate that you have met EACH Learning Outcome. |
I went through a lot of different starting styles and processes until I came to my chosen one of rotoscoped illustration – what I call a ‘digital cell’ – over live film. |
Once my style of film had been selected I took a look at what was out there and chose to push it slightly further by using the alpha channel on the digital ‘cell’ animation rather than always overlaying it. |
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4.I will be logging all of my research and experimentation in my online blog, which makes it easy to reference outside influences and demonstrate findings. |
Section 4: Resources and Schedule
Provide a plan outlining your project schedule and indicating resource requirements where applicable (this may be attached as a separate sheet).
Week 1: story ideas. Week2: location recce. Week 3: photographic storyboard, Week 4: test filming with equipment, (steadicam, DSLR), Week 5, 6: live shoot, editing. Week 7,8 & 9: rotoscope and export images (all 2572 of them). Week 10 & 11: convert back into footage, edit together, produce sound and final render. |
Section 5: Risk Assessment
Outline any potential risks, particularly Health and Safety and/or ethical issues that could affect the project. It is recommended that you seek the advice of your tutor and relevant NUA staff, eg the Health and Safety Officer, before completing this section. Continue on a second page if necessary.
I must take care when filming at night, for my own safety and others, fortunately I will be with my main actor for most of the filming. Also camera equipment does not perform well in the cold, so will need to take extra batteries. |
Section 5: Tutor’s Comments
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Student(s): Tracey Tutt…………………………………………………. Date:13/01/2014…
Course Tutor: ………………………………………………………………….. Date:…………………
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