Course Title: Create digital visual effects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: COSC5382C
Course Title: Create digital visual effects
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5218 - Diploma of Interactive Digital Media
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Course Contact: Kieran Doolan
Course Contact Phone: 9925 4110
Course Contact Email: kieran.doolan@rmit.edu.au
Course Contact: Jessie DiBlasi
Course Contact Phone: 9925 4815
Course Contact Email: jessie.diblasi@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 70
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency, Create Digital Visual Effects CUFANM402A is delivered in the classess Imaging 1 and Imaging 2. The unit covers the skills required to create digital visual effects for a screen based production. In addition, particular attention will be paid to still image and broadcast compositing effects.
This unit is co-delivered with Implement design solutions BSBDES501A in semester one, and assessed independently.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFANM402A Create digital visual effects |
Element: |
1 Clarify work requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
1. With reference to production documentation, clarify requirements for digital visual effects |
Element: |
2 Prepare components |
Performance Criteria: |
5. Gather all assets for integration and check that they are in the correct output file format |
Element: |
3 Assemble previsualisations |
Performance Criteria: |
9. Create previsualisation of the required visual effects sequences using the appropriate assets and compositing techniques |
Element: |
4 Produce visual effects. |
Performance Criteria: |
13. Create final visual effects |
Element: |
5 Finalise visual effects. |
Performance Criteria: |
17. Respond to feedback by making adjustments to visual effects so that they comply with design and production specifications |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. In addition, you will have developed the skills required to create digital visual effects and titles for a screen based production.
Details of Learning Activities
Students are required to make extensive use of the lynda.com database and associated University library facilities, in researching and developing digital imaging, graphic and motion design skills and techniques. Structured online learning resources for this course can be found in the c5218 Create digital visual effects Blackboard Shell.
Learning material for this course includes After Effects tutorials hosted on lynda.com, structured classroom activities such as team research and presentation tasks, animation and design races, project discussion and individual feedback.
Your two summative assessments will enable you to demonstrate intermediate and advanced imaging and visual efffects skills. Formative assessments will be conducted and/or presented during class time.
Students are encouraged to make full use of class time, open studio time and University computer lab and equipment resources. You are advised to look at the course Blackboard page for ongoing updated information.
In class learning activities may include, but are not limited to:
* lectures
* peer teaching and class presentations
* group discussion
* teacher feedback
* online research
* independent project based work
* teacher directed group activities/projects
* work shopping of students? own projects
Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to
* online research
* work shopping
* independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
| Wk | Broadcast 2 |
Assessments | National Elements | Wk | Imaging 2 | Assessments | National Elements |
| 1 | After FX interface, animate basic transformations - Introduce A01 - Simple Shapes Motion Graphic Animation (20 Secs, inc. titles credits) |
CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | 1 | Skills review - alpha channel composite/channel masking - Introduce A01 - Julianne Kost Composite exercise |
CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | ||
| 2 | Compositions, layers, keyframe techniques - Research initial concept and design development for A01 |
CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | 2 | Levels and curves adjustments | CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | ||
| 3 | Project structure, broadcast specifications, rendering, compression, mastering. |
CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | 3 | Studio class and project feedback | A01 - Julianne Kost composite exercise | CUFANM402A: 4, 5 | |
| 4 | Studio class and project feedback |
A01 - Simple Shapes Motion Graphic Animation (20 Secs) |
CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | 4 | White balance and colour correction | CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | |
| 5 | Manage transparency, masks, mattes and stencils. Intermediate renders. |
CUFANM402A: 4, 5 | 5 | Seamless Photoshop textures | CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | ||
| 6 | Parenting and grouping | CUFANM402A: 4, 5 | 6 | Studio class and project feedback | A02 - Colour correction exercise | CUFANM402A: 4, 5 | |
| 7 | Studio class and project feedback |
A02 - Concept presentations for "Revolutionary" Motion Graphic Animation (30 Secs) |
CUFANM402A: 4, 5 | 7 | Photoshop vector techniques | CUFANM402A: 4, 5 | |
| 8 | 3D cameras, lights and workflow | CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | 8 | Advanced masking: Hair masking techniques | CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | ||
| 9 | Animated strokes and masks | CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | 9 | Photographic studio: Hair masking shoot | CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | ||
| 10 | Studio class and project feedback |
A03 - "Revolutionary" Motion Graphic Animation (30 Secs) |
CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | 10 | Studio class and project feedback | CUFANM402A: 4, 5 | |
| 11 | Motion tracking and time manipulation | CUFANM402A: 4, 5 | 11 | Photographic studio: Portrait shooting for A04 | A03 - Hair masking exercise | CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | |
| 12 | Compositing workshop 1 - Three point lighting, light for composites, studio filming and safety |
CUFANM402A: 4, 5 | 12 | Advanced retouching techniques | CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | ||
| 13 | Compositing workshop 2 - Shoot live action and greenscreen |
CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | 13 | Studio class and project feedback | CUFANM402A: 4, 5 | ||
| 14 | Compositing workshop 3 - Rough edit footage, pull greenscreen keys, build rough composite |
CUFANM402A: 1, 2, 3 | 14 | Studio class and project feedback |
A04 - Summative - Altered Image Portrait |
CUFANM402A: 4, 5 | |
| 15 | Studio class and project feedback |
A04 - Summative - Greenscreen/3D Composite |
CUFANM402A: 4, 5 | 15 | In class presentation, printed A04 - Altered Image Portrait | CUFANM402A: 4, 5 | |
| 16 | Studio class and project feedback | CUFANM402A: 4, 5 | 16 | Studio class and project feedback | CUFANM402A: 4, 5 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Students are expected to make extensive use of the Lynda.com resource and associated University library facilities, in researching and developing digital imaging, graphic and motion graphic design skills and techniques. You are advised to look at the course Blackboard page for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
Students are encouraged to make full use of University computer lab resources. Please consult the course
Blackboard page or the University web site for details of access times and locations.
Other required resources include broadband internet access, suitable digital media storage such as a portable hard drive or
USB flash drive, with at least 4Gb capacity.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks include ongoing class exercises and design and development of various animated/composited projects
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and a grade for the summative assessments.
Assessments - Broadcast 2
A01 - Simple Shapes Motion Graphic Animation (20 Secs)
Demonstrate your understanding of basic transformations in After Effects, by animating supllied artwork.
A02 - Concept presentations for "Revolutionary" Motion Graphic Animation (30 Secs)
Present your concepts for the Revolutionary Motion Graphic Animation
A03 - "Revolutionary" Motion Graphic Animation (30 Secs)
Demonstrate your aquired skills and knowledge by conceiving, designing and animating an HD motion graphic animation, in the style of a revolutionary poster.
A04 - Summative - Greenscreen/3D Composite
Build a live action, greenscreen composite jointly with the 3D 2 class, based on Orson Welles’ film "Citizen Kane"
Assessments - Imaging 2
A01 - Julianne Kost composite exercise
Recreate a contemporary composited artwork with your own touch, by renowned digital artist Julianne Kost
A02 - Colour correction exercise
Demonstrate your understanding of intermediate image correction skills, by colour correcting a series of digital stills
A03 - Hair masking exercise
Shoot and post process a complex hair masking image
A04 - Summative - Altered Image Portrait
Shoot, composite and retouch an "altered image" portrait
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competentcy Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Communication
Email and Blackboard will be used outside of class hours for all communication regarding the course. Students need to check their emails and Blackboard at least once every day. Appointments with the teachers need to be organised via email.
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Feedback
You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration. Special consideration, appeals and discipline http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
Work Placement:
It is a requirement of this program that all students participate in authentic work related tasks. These may be either simulated or in a real work environment. On occasion, we are approached by industry and given opportunities for students to apply for short term placements. When these placement opportunities arise, students are required to negotiate the specific details with the relevant program coordinator or teacher. All industry placements require students, RMIT staff and host organisations to sign a written agreement prior to the commencement of the placement.
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