Ulster University Animation Student Blog
ANIMATION STRATEGIES – ASSIGNMENT 1 – REFLECTION Although it was initially daunting and a large amount of work, I really enjoyed this assignment and module. The assignment and tutors taught me a lot about 3D production and how to use Unreal Engine, as well as giving me a better understanding of working with teams on a collaborative project. Throughout theContinue reading Animation Strategies – Assignment 1 – Reflection
S1 WEEK 1-2 Task 1: Search for different jobs roles within animation. Report back in your blog with the job roles that you can find and write a brief reflection at the description of one of the jobs you find. Job Roles: 3D Modeler Animator Art Director Film and Video Editor Flash Animator GraphicContinue reading WEEK 1 – 2 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Reflection: Animated Narrative Module and First Year Module Conclusion and Reflection – Although this year has been quite challenging due to Covid-19 in terms of learning and classes, overall, I think this year has been very eye-opening and somewhat a positive experience. This module has taught me a considerable amount since IContinue reading REFLECTION: ANIMATED NARRATIVES MODULE AND FIRST YEAR
WEEK 3 – TONE AND VALUE During the lecture for Week 3, our lecturers had rearranged the groups, so I was moved into Group 4 whose story was based on a science lab that experimented on animals, turning them into hybrids. The world is Post-Apocalyptic and the first half of the story is basedContinue reading Week 3 – Worldbuilding / Tone and Value
WEEK 0 – STOP MOTION INTRODUCTION My Stop Motion Introduction Video For the first week we were tasked to create a short Stop Motion video introducing ourselves to the class. For my video, I wanted to experiment with multiple styles of stop motion using various media, such as clay, paper and puppetry. I drew spritesContinue reading Week 0 – Introduction
ABOUT ME: My name is Una MacIver and I’m currently starting my first year in BDes Hons Animation at Ulster University. This blog is where I will document the work and research I complete as I continue the course. I aspire to work in the animation industry as an animator or character designer. InContinue reading Hello!