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Module title: Live Graphics
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: DES09150
Module leader: Peter Buwert
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Art Design and Photography
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Live performance is a holistic sensory experience. We don’t talk about going to “hear” a band or theatre play, we talk about going to “see” it. The visual dimension of live performance has always been a core component of the experience. In this ‘Live Graphics’ module, you will be introduced to the world of graphic design for performance and entertainment. You will work on two design challenges, focused on different areas of the entertainment industry, and each allowing you to explore and develop skills in areas of your own interest within the realm of motion design: ranging from digital or analogue animation, to projection mapping, to responsive generative visuals.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate and work with an understanding of key principles, theories, concepts and terminology relating to the use of motion design within live performance and entertainment contexts

LO2: Apply knowledge, skills and understanding in using a range of the principal professional skills, techniques, and practices of motion design in live performance and entertainment contexts

LO3: Critically analyse design project briefs to identify and exploit key opportunities for conceptual storytelling, visual communication and use of technical skills

LO4: Communicate and present compelling design proposals through persuasive and informative visualisations using industry standard skills and techniques

LO5: Exercise and demonstrate autonomy, initiative, and qualities of professionalism in working collaboratively with others to deliver appropriate motion design outputs
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Peter Buwert
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 11 Weekly lectures will introduce students to key concepts, theories and terminology, as well as introducing and discussing important historical and contemporary examples of professional practice in this field.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 40 Each week you will work in studio alongside your peers and under the guidance of your tutors, responding to tasks and exercises set by tutors, developing your skills, and working towards development and production of your course-work deliverables.
Online Guided independent study 140 Each week throughout the trimester you will spend time independently learning and consolidating as you research, practice, and iteratively develop your knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills working towards achieving the learning outcomes for the module.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 In weekly small group crit-tutorials you will meet with a tutor and up to 12 peers to share progress and give and receive constructive critique and feedback.
Total Study Hours201
Expected Total Study Hours for Module201


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 100 1~2~3~4~5 Week 14 , WORDS= Portfolio Students will submit a portfolio of work in response to up to three given design project briefs. Deliverables for each project will include: a process book documenting the research and development process, including a narrative on how feedback received has shaped this development; a final motion design outcome (or set of outcomes) produced in response to the requirements of the brief; and a set of packaged digital files to demonstrate skills and techniques used. At least one project should involve collaboration with or response to a partner/client in a performance/entertainment context. It is expected that final motion design output across all submitted projects will amount to between 6-10 minutes of content.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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