Sam Cyb's BA3A Research Report Work

Topics and ideas Types of report Standard report? Reflective report? After Effects animation 2D Digital animation Storytelling History of storytelling in animation? Hybrid animation? CG animation designed to mimic 2D? The reason why, why it’s so hard, and is there a way to get it right? Film language How is film language used in animation, and how is it becoming increasingly similar to live action? Look up Alfred Hitchcock on film language Maybe study the film language of a different studio/film/genre per chapter?

This week I was ill and my hearing wasn't great, but I was still able to understand most of the briefing. Deliverables for the research report proposal: An edited and proofread draft of chapter 1 (1000 words) Research blog Contents of final research report: Cover page An abstract Table of contents Table of illustrations (if any work is illustrated) Introduction Body of report Conclusion Bibliography  Tips: 3-6 chapters Don't just state facts, question and back them up Show understanding of my generalist/specialist roles Chapter 1 should be an overview chapter to contextualize the rest of the report and define any unfamiliar terms you intend to use Check out examples of previous student reports The topic must be something you're genuinely interested in, but be realistic Will the topic feed into your practice in some way? Types of research report: Extended essay (standard academic method) Industry report (analysis of roles and practices)...