Visions of the Future in Art

The content on this page is part of an academic project intended to help students explore how visions of the future have been presented in art. The links are mostly articles about various mainstream works of science-fiction literature and films as well as introductions to specific sub-genres. The list is not intended to be exhaustive. … Read more

Reading 9 – Deserts & Desertification

This is additional reading material for the Animation degree programme at QUST/Bradford It is uncontroversial to say that reading is probably the best way to extend your vocabulary and the more you read, the greater your vocabulary will be This week the main text below is an abstract from an academic report so you can … Read more

Reading 8 – Writing a Storyboard

This is additional reading material for the Animation degree programme at QUST/Bradford It is uncontroversial to say that reading is probably the best way to extend your vocabulary and the more you read, the greater your vocabulary will be This week the readings are on different websites which you can find by following the links … Read more

Reading 7a – Mini-Saga (project overview)

This is an additional Reading Text for the Animation degree programme at QUST/Bradford It is uncontroversial to say that reading is probably the best way to extend your vocabulary and the more you read, the greater your vocabulary will be Words from the AWL are in BLUE The reading material and exercises on this page … Read more

Reading 6 – Mini Saga (place)

This is an additional Reading Text for the Animation degree programme at QUST/Bradford It is uncontroversial to say that reading is probably the best way to extend your vocabulary and the more you read, the greater your vocabulary will be The reading material and exercises on this page will help you prepare for your Writing … Read more

Reading 5 – History of Animation

This is an additional Reading Text for the Animation degree programme at QUST/Bradford It is uncontroversial to say that reading is probably the best way to extend your vocabulary and the more you read, the greater your vocabulary will be AWL vocabulary is displayed in bold The history of animation is surprisingly long. This is … Read more

Reading 4 – Introduction to Animation

This is an additional Reading Text for the Animation degree programme at QUST/Bradford It is uncontroversial to say that reading is probably the best way to extend your vocabulary and the more you read, the greater your vocabulary will be AWL vocabulary is displayed in bold There are two short reading passages below from two … Read more

Listening Resources for Self-Study

Here are two useful resources students can access to practise their academic English listening skills: TED Talks and 60-Second Science. TED Talks TED Talks make ideal listening practice for English for Academic Purposes students because they are typically 10-20 minute presentations. Listen to the talk and take notes Find the transcript and read it as … Read more