University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 | Credits: 5

In this module students will develop their design skills in the production of creative media content. The module includes a) practice in the creation of animation and moving image content; b) theories of creative media design, development and dissemination; c) knowledge of current practices in the Creative Industries.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Conceptualise, design, and develop animated and moving image creative media content using industry standard digital software.
  2. Understand and apply theoretical concepts in screen and moving image design.
  3. Reflect critically upon design processes and practices in creative media.
  4. Apply understanding of Creative Industries current practices through basic evaluation
Assessments
  • Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Multimedia Foundations: Core Concepts for Digital Design" by Costello, Vic
    ISBN: 978041574003.
    Publisher: Routledge
  2. "The Moving Image Workshop: Introducing animation, motion graphics and visual effects in 45 practical projects" by Freeman, Heather
    ISBN: 978147257200.
    Publisher: Bloomsbury
  3. "The Animator's Survival Kit" by Williams, Richard
    ISBN: 978057123834.
    Publisher: Faber & Faber
The above information outlines module FM2103: "Creative Media Design and Development" and is valid from 2022 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.