ANIMATION RESEARCH (2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: LO1 – explain the application of Design Thinking in developing research papers, focusing on addressing issues related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); LO2 – construct comprehensive research papers covering Introduction, Literature Review, Method, Results and Discussions, Conclusions, and Bibliography; LO3 – Create informed and innovative solutions in animation, demonstrating the connection between research findings and practical projects.

Topics:

1. Introduction to Animation Research;
2. Brainstorming and defining Problem Statements Linked to SDGs;
3. Crafting Titles, Abstracts, and Introductions;
4. Writing a Literature Review;
5. Writing Research Methods;
6. Writing Results and Discussions;
7. Creating Citations and Bibliographies;
8. Conducting a Systematic Literature Review;
9. Analyzing Data and Research Findings;
10. Applying Design Thinking to Animation Research;
11. From Observations to Writing and Creative Works;
12. Writing Conclusions and Exploring Future Directions;
13. Final Project Presentation.