Short-term international mobility experiences for Australian animation students

Chris Carter; Michelle Carter

doi:10.21125/edulearn.2016.0251

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Short-term international mobility experiences for Australian animation students

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Short-term international mobility experiences for Australian animation students

Chris Carter and Michelle Carter

Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN16 ), pp.5895-5899

International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, 8th (Barcelona, Spain, 04-Jul-2016 - 06-Jul-2016)

International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED)

2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2016.0251

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Abstract

International Student Mobility, Critical Reflection, Immersive learning, International Study

Tour, University Overseas Experiences, Codesign,

The Los Angeles Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) study tour has been developed to further establish animation research and practice at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) within a global context. To date, QUT graduate outcomes in animation have seen students predominantly focussing on placement within the local animation industry with very little research or practice occurring internationally. This localised focus has stunted the capacity for graduate outcomes in the field and limited undergraduate exposure to the wider research and creative activity occurring beyond the Australian sector. By establishing an annual sojourn to the creative and cultural hub of animation and visual effects, students are exposed to the wider animation community and shown the global research and vocational opportunities that await them after completing their undergraduate study. This paper reflects on the 2015 Los Angeles Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) study tour, identifies key strengths and weaknesses in the initiative and provides recommendations for future overseas shortterm international mobility experiences.

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Title: Short-term international mobility experiences for Australian animation students
Authors: Chris Carter (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Michelle Carter (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Contributors: L Gómez Chova (Editor)
I Candel Torres (Editor)
A López Martínez (Editor)
Publication details: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN16 ), pp.5895-5899
Conference details: International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, 8th (Barcelona, Spain, 04-Jul-2016 - 06-Jul-2016)
Publisher: International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED)
DOI: 10.21125/edulearn.2016.0251
Organisation Unit: School of Creative Industries - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Business and Creative Industries
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99480007102621
Output Type: Conference paper

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