Instructions to Student: 
Description/Focus: 
An Essay analysing the links between traditional animation and new media 
methods and which demonstrates an effective understanding of the historic 
developments. 
Value: 
20 % 
Due date: 
Week 7 
Length: 
1500 words 
Task: 
Research the links between traditional animation techniques and CGI 
methods and compare the two approaches by way of an essay, also 
demonstrating an understanding of the historic developments. 
Preparation: 
Research links between traditional and CGI animation and the historic 
developments of animation. 
Presentation: 
1500 word essay emailed to lecturer as PDF document. 
Assessment criteria: 
Depth of understanding, research, ability to describe the issues, spelling, 
grammar, Harvard CDU referencing 

Instructions to Lecturer 
Assessment Criteria: 

Ensure that the core assessment criteria is met and that the student is able to describe 
the issue clearly and with understanding. Break the essay down into key points and arguments. 
Evaluate the essay based on the central criteria which are relevant to essay writing within the 
context of the subject area. Link the core criteria with systems for marking the essays and 
provide adequate feedback to students. 

Ensure the core criteria are addressed as follows. 

1 Addressing the problem - Ability to describe the issues 
2 Critical evaluation - Depth of understanding 
3 Using evidence - Harvard CDU referencing 
4 Structuring - Organization 
5 Developing argument - Based on evidence 
6 Use of language - Spelling, Grammar, Relevant language 
i need a simple referencing