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Posting Reference: MAAC 4401 FR01A

Course Information

Course Prefix: MAAC Course Number: 4401
Course Section: FR01A Course Name: Animation Principles
Term: Fall Campus:Fredericton
Faculty: Arts, Faculty of Department: Culture and Media Studies, Department of
Position Start Date: 2024-09-04 Position End Date: 2024-12-18
Posting Date: 2024-06-07 Application Deadline: 2024-06-22
Applications to be submitted via: email email cams@unb.ca
Requested By: Dr. Sophie Lavoie

Class Details

Days: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.
Number of Positions Available: 1 Total Credit Hours: 3
Mode of Delivery: Face to Face Location: On Campus
Stipend Amount: $7,193

Curriculum Context

Elective


Course Description

Examines animated image making across a variety of media (film, TV, games), all of which rely on the Phi Phenomenon identified in Gestalt theory. Small project assignments will introduce students to some common animation tools and course discussions will focus on the application of animation concepts to storytelling.

Prerequisite: Students will normally have completed 60 ch. Students who have already completed MM 4401 for credit may not enrol in MAAC 4401.


Qualifications

MFA degree (preferred) in film, photography, visual Arts, video production or other relevant field. Demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter and relevant experience with teaching or professional presentations.  Relevant professional experience considered an asset.


Additional Notes

Applicants should include the following with their application:

  • Letter of Application highlighting academic credentials, experience, and expertise applicable to course
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three references (preferred, but not required)
  • Proposed course syllabus (preferred, but not required)
  • Teaching Dossier (containing, for example, summary of previous courses taught with syllabi and assignments, Student Opinion Surveys, a statement of Teaching Philosophy)

Preference in competition will be to persons holding Right of First Refusal in the course first. Other applicants will be considered at the end of posting if no persons with Right of First Refusal apply. https://www.unb.ca/hr/_assets/documents/cae20222025.pdf


Disposition

none

Is the instructor a Graduate Student Teaching Apprentice

none

Successful Applicant(s)


Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada