Validation of self-acquired learning and credits transfer in web design and computer animation - CREATE In the frame of “Leonardo da Vinci” sub-programme of the Lifelong Learning Programme of the EC.

Validation of self-acquired learning and credits transfer in web design and computer animation - CREATE Dr. Rosen Petkov and Elitsa Licheva, National association SCAS, Bulgaria

Why “web design” and “computer animation”?

What is informal learning and why its recognition has become a priority?

CREATE project aims at proposing innovative methods and tools for assessment and validation of the results of informal learning in two creative professions – web design and computer animation. CREATE project: Aim

CREATE project: Target group  Organizations and institutions in VET (VET schools, VET centres), that offer validation of informal learning in web design and computer animation. The organizations can issue their own certificate that can be presented to the accrediting body which then can decide whether to recognize the results from the tools or not. The project can also serve as a model for all organizations that would like to develop their own tools for assessment of informal learning in other professions.  All who would like to validate their informal learning in web design or computer animation. The tools can also be used for self-assessment.

CREATE project: Partners  Student Computer Art Society (SCAS), Bulgaria  National Agency for VET (NAVET), Bulgaria  DEKRA Akademie, Germany  Fastrack into IT, Ireland  National Student Information and Career Centre (NSICC), Bulgaria

CREATE project: Stages and results Stage 1: Units of learning outcomes Stage 2: Methods for assessment of the results of informal learning Stage 3: ECVET points Stage 4: Online tools for assessment of the results of informal learning in web design and computer animation

Stage 1: Units of learning outcomes Computer animation: More basic units: Unit 1: Principles of traditional animation Unit 2: Idea and scenario Unit 3: Environment and object design Unit 4: Human character design Unit 5: Rigging Unit 6: Animation Unit 7: Texturing and lighting Unit 8: Rendering More advanced units: Unit 9: Advanced character design Unit 10: Advanced animation techniques Unit 11: Advanced texturing and lighting techniques Unit 12: Advanced rendering Web design: More basic units: Unit 1: Planning Unit 2: Design Unit 3: Development Unit 4: Management (web sites management/maintenance) Unit 5: Optimization More advanced units: Unit 6: Interactivity and animation Unit 7: Introduction to database systems

Stage 2: Methods for assessment of the results of informal learning  Tests  Declarative methods  ePortfolio  Observation  Simulation  Evidences extracted from work practices

Assigning methods for assessment to the units 1. Exploring the required knowledge, skills and competences, estimating which dominates in each unit more skills (more practical) game/ePortfolio more knowledge (theory) test 2. Selecting a proper tool or a combination of tools which clearly relate(s) to the mentioned knowledge, skills and competences. 3. Testing and adjusting the selected tools.

Stage 3: ECVET точки 1. What are the ECVET points? 2. How are ECVET points assigned to units of learning outcomes? The numerical representation of the overall weight of learning outcomes in a qualification and of the relative weight of units in relation to the qualification. 60 points are allocated to the learning outcomes expected to be achieved in 1 year of formal full time VET. The relative weight of a unit of learning outcomes, with regard to the qualification. Calculating the number of ECVET points for each unit.

Stage 4: Online tools  E-games  Online interactive tests  ePortfolio

Computer animation – Unit 2: Idea and scenario

Computer animation – Unit 2: Idea and scenario

Computer animation - Unit 4: Character design

Web design - Unit 1: Planning

Interactive test, Computer animation – Unit 5: Rigging

ePortfolio

Dr. Rosen Petkov and Elitsa Licheva SCAS, Bulgaria – тел: Thank you for your attention!