Course units 课程单元
In response to the Climate Emergency, UAL has embedded responsible practices within the curriculum. We shaped our courses around principles of social and racial justice, and environmental sustainability that ensure learning outcomes reflect the urgent need to equip you with the understanding, skills, and values for ethical practice and empower you to work towards an equitable future.
作为应对气候紧急情况的回应，UAL 已将负责任的实践融入课程中。我们围绕社会和种族正义以及环境可持续性的原则塑造了课程，确保学习成果反映了迫切需要为您提供理解、技能和价值观以进行道德实践，并赋予您为实现公平未来而努力的能力。
In common with all courses at University of the Arts London, this course is credit rated. The course is 3 years, levels 4-6. Each year requires you to achieve 120 credit points. To be awarded the BA (Hons) Animation qualification, you need to accumulate a total of 360 credits.
与伦敦艺术大学的所有课程一样，该课程是学分评定的。该课程为期 3 年，属于 4-6 级。每年需要获得 120 学分。要获得 BA（荣誉）动画学位，您需要累积总共 360 学分。
Year 1 第 1 年
All students take the same units in Year 1, although the projects will vary in the Visual Narrative unit focusing their proposed pathway specialism.
所有学生在第一年都学习相同的单元，尽管项目在视觉叙事单元中会有所不同，重点是他们提出的专业方向。
Introduction to Animation (20 credits)
动画简介（20 学分）
With a focus on theoretical, critical and practical skills development, you’ll be introduced to the course and its subject specialism, as well as effective learning at undergraduate level.
通过对理论、批判和实践技能的发展进行重点培养，您将被介绍课程及其专业主题，以及在本科水平上的有效学习。
Production Principles (40 credits)
生产原理（40 学分）
This unit introduces you to the fundamental terminology, technology and craft skills that underpin all areas of animation across all pathways. You’ll work in 2D drawn animation (analogue and digital), 3D computer animation, and Visual Effects. The unit covers a range of key production areas including the principles of animation, observational drawing, design for animation, character design, storytelling, creative writing, sound and performance, and focuses on short projects developed through skills-based workshops.
本单元将向您介绍支撑各种动画领域的基本术语、技术和工艺技能。您将在 2D 手绘动画（模拟和数字）、3D 计算机动画和视觉效果方面进行工作。该单元涵盖了一系列关键的制作领域，包括动画原理、观察性绘画、动画设计、角色设计、叙事、创意写作、声音和表演，并侧重于通过基于技能的研讨会开发的短期项目。
Visual Narrative (40 credits)
视觉叙事（40 学分）
An extension of Production Principles, this unit will provide a deeper understanding of how narrative is constructed visually. You’ll attend workshops aligned to the 4 pathway options and have the opportunity to select your preferred area of specialism.
《制作原则》的延伸，本单元将深入探讨叙事如何在视觉上构建。您将参加与 4 个路径选项对齐的研讨会，并有机会选择您偏爱的专业领域。
Informed Practice 1 (20 credits)
通知实践 1（20 学分）
You’ll be introduced to histories, theories and debates in relation to animation and visual and material culture. Focusing on the development of creative ideas, you’ll explore the common themes and relationships between theory and culture. You will explore a broad knowledge base around contemporary discussions in relation to sustainability, social justice, inclusivity and ethics in animation.
您将了解与动画、视觉和物质文化相关的历史、理论和辩论。专注于创意理念的发展，您将探索理论与文化之间的共同主题和关系。您将探索与动画中的可持续性、社会正义、包容性和伦理相关的当代讨论的广泛知识基础。
Year 2 第二年
Both pathways will follow the same unit structure to enable collaboration across the pathways, however the content and delivery will be differentiated to reflect the specialisms.
两条路径将遵循相同的单元结构，以促进路径之间的合作，但内容和交付方式将有所区别，以反映专业特长。
Pathway Units – Principles (40 Credits)
路径单元 - 原则（40 学分）
Building on Year 1, you’ll advance your learning through the technical and practical skills of your specialism.
在第一年的基础上，您将通过您专业的技术和实践技能来深化学习。
- Principles of Experimental: If you follow the Experimental pathway, you’ll experiment with design, technique, content and format and have opportunities to explore a range of areas beyond conventional formats such as performance, installation, interactive, projection mapping, short film or documentary.
实验原则：如果您选择实验路径，您将尝试设计、技术、内容和格式，并有机会探索超出传统格式的各种领域，如表演、装置、互动、投影映射、短片或纪录片。 - Principles of Character: If you follow the Character Pathway then you’ll focus on developing your understanding of the fundamentals of animation such as character design, storyboarding, storytelling and creative writing.
角色原则：如果您遵循角色路径，那么您将专注于发展对动画基础知识的理解，如角色设计、分镜头、叙事和创意写作。
Professional Practices (20 credits)
专业实践（20 学分）
Focusing on work-based learning, this unit will help you to consider your future career goals and the steps you need to take to achieve them. You’ll also be introduced to essential tools for professional presentation through tutorials and workshops. If you’re interested in applying for the Diploma in Professional Studies, we’ll support you through the application process.
专注于基于工作的学习，本单元将帮助您考虑未来的职业目标以及实现这些目标所需采取的步骤。您还将通过教程和研讨会介绍专业演示的基本工具。如果您有兴趣申请专业研究文凭，我们将在申请过程中为您提供支持。
Exploratory Practice: Experimental/ Character (40 Credits)
探索性实践：实验/特性（40 学分）
Whichever pathway you take, you’ll explore the application of your skills through a selection of longer form projects. At this level, you’ll be encouraged to enquire about your own personal and unique approach to your subject area.
无论您选择哪条道路，您都将通过一系列较长的项目来探索您的技能应用。在这个水平上，您将被鼓励探究您自己对主题领域的个人独特方法。
Technical skills workshops will continue on all pathways, these include:
技术技能研讨会将在所有途径上继续进行，包括：
- Experimental: After Effects and other Adobe Suite software, Resolume, production design, puppet-making, and lighting and cinematography for stop-motion.
实验：使用 After Effects 和其他 Adobe Suite 软件，Resolume，制作设计，木偶制作，以及为定格动画制作的灯光和摄影。 - Character: Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, After Effects and other Adobe Suite software, performance for animation, lip synch, and the animation production pipeline.
角色：Toon Boom Harmony，Storyboard Pro，After Effects 和其他 Adobe Suite 软件，用于动画，嘴唇同步和动画制作流程的性能。
Informed Practice 2 (20 credits)
通知实践 2（20 学分）
Following on from Informed Practice 1, this unit is a shared unit across all pathways and will expand upon histories, theories and debates in relation to animation, games, visual effects and visual and material culture. Continuing to focus on the development of creative ideas, you’ll explore the common themes and relationships between theory and culture and your place within it.
继续上一节《知情实践 1》，本单元是所有路径共享的单元，将深入探讨动画、游戏、视觉效果以及视觉和物质文化的历史、理论和争论。继续专注于创意思想的发展，您将探索理论和文化之间的共同主题和关系，以及您在其中的位置。
Year 3 – (Year 4 for students returning from an additional Diploma year)
三年级 - （对于从额外的文凭年度返回的学生为四年级）
All pathways will follow the same unit structure to provide the opportunity for collaboration across the pathways; however, the content and delivery will be differentiated to reflect the specialisms.
所有路径将遵循相同的单元结构，以提供跨路径之间的合作机会；然而，内容和交付将有所区别，以反映专业领域。
Final Major Project: Experimental/ Character (60 credits)
最终主要项目：实验/角色（60 学分）
The Final Major Project is a collaborative project that will allow you to make a significant contribution to a major project in a specialist role within a small production team. Working with a carefully formed team based on your interests and specialisms, this is an opportunity for you to demonstrate the skills you've developed over the course.
最终的主要项目是一个协作项目，将允许您在小型制作团队中的专业角色中对一个重要项目做出重大贡献。与根据您的兴趣和专长精心组建的团队合作，这是一个展示您在课程中发展的技能的机会。
Professional Futures (40 credits)
专业期货（40 学分）
This unit builds on the experiences gained through Year 2 Professional Practices. There’s a focus on tailoring skills towards a specific role within the industry, and on developing professional methods and tools of presentation such as CV and personal website. The unit will contribute towards your portfolio of work. This experience will give you the opportunity to make introductions to contacts in the animation and creative industries.
该单元建立在通过第二年的专业实践获得的经验基础上。重点是将技能定制到行业内的特定角色，并发展专业的演示方法和工具，如简历和个人网站。该单元将有助于您的作品集。这种经验将为您提供与动画和创意产业的联系人建立联系的机会。
Informed Practice 3 (20 credits)
通知实践 3（20 学分）
This unit is a culmination of the ‘Informed Practice’ component of the course. The subject of your work will be based on a written proposal and research produced at the end of the second year, and can be directly linked to other Year 3 units.
这个单元是课程“知情实践”组成部分的结晶。您的工作主题将基于在第二年末制定的书面提案和研究，可以直接与其他第三年单元相关联。
Optional Diploma between Years 2 and 3
第 2 和第 3 年之间的可选文凭
Between Years 2 and 3 of the course, you’ll also have the opportunity to undertake one of the following additional UAL qualifications:
在课程的第 2 年和第 3 年之间，您还将有机会获得以下额外的 UAL 资格之一：
Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) (Optional)
专业研究文凭（DPS）（可选）
An optional, year-long learning opportunity which enables you to develop your professional skills by undertaking time out for industry experience. Supported throughout the year by academics, you’ll build on the knowledge gained on your course in a range of national or international locations, and graduate with an additional qualification of Diploma in Professional Studies.
一项可选的为期一年的学习机会，让您通过参与行业实践来发展专业技能。在整个一年中，您将得到学术界的支持，将在各种国家或国际地点继续积累课程中获得的知识，并获得专业研究文凭的额外资格。
Diploma in Creative Computing (Optional)
创意计算文凭（可选）
Between Years 2 and 3, you can undertake the year-long Diploma in Creative Computing. This will develop your skills in creative computing alongside your degree. After successfully completing the diploma and your undergraduate degree, you’ll graduate with an enhanced degree: BA (Hons) Animation (with Creative Computing).
在第 2 年和第 3 年之间，您可以修读为期一年的创意计算机文凭。这将在您的学位之外培养您的创意计算机技能。成功完成文凭和本科学位后，您将获得一个增强的学位：BA（荣誉）动画（创意计算机）。
