Course Title: Create digital visual effects

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: VART6431C

Course Title: Create digital visual effects

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5350 - Diploma of Screen and 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

Trewlea Peters

trewlea.peters@rmit.edu.au

9925 58011

 

Alek Joseski

aleksander.joseski@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

In this course you will cover the skills and knowledge required to use a range of industry software applications and material from various sources to create and refine digital visual effects sequences for projects in film, television or digital media productions.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAANM402 Create digital visual effects

Element:

1. Clarify work requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Clarify requirements for digital visual effects with reference to production documentation

1.2 Clarify workflow sequences in consultation with relevant personnel to ensure production deadlines are met

1.3 Select software that best suits the type of production and delivery platform for which visual effects sequences are being created

1.4 Gather and analyse reference material to help with visualisation of final sequences

Element:

2. Prepare components

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Gather all assets for integration and check they are in the correct output file format and do not infringe copyright laws

2.2 Choose digital visual effects that best represent the vision of scripts to create optimum visual impact

2.3 Check components comply with storyboard requirements

2.4 Determine appropriate methods and techniques to create required digital visual effects

Element:

3. Assemble previsualisations

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Create previsualisation of required visual effects sequences using appropriate assets and compositing techniques

3.2 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for extended periods of time

3.3 Experiment with previsualisation to establish the best results and solve problems that arise during the process of creating the visual effects

3.4 Submit previsualisation visual effects sequences to relevant personnel for evaluation and feedback

3.5 Match elements as required, such as colour, lighting and camera

Element:

4. Produce visual effects

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Create final visual effects

4.2 Generate additional required effects to final stage

4.3 Render visual effects to desired format

4.4 Submit visual effects sequences to relevant personnel for evaluation and feedback by agreed deadlines

Element:

5. Finalise visual effects

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Respond to feedback by making adjustments to visual effects so they comply with design and production specifications

5.2 Save files to specified storage system accessible to production team

5.3 Make back-up copies of files, and save and store visual effects using appropriate output file formats and standard naming conventions

5.4 Review personal performance and the process of creating digital visual effects for improvement


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this competency, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to use software applications to create and refine digital visual effects sequences for projects in film, television or digital media productions.

 

 


Details of Learning Activities

Learning Activities

 

In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• demonstration and practical application
• group discussion
• online research
• individual and group project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects

Out-of-class activities include, but are not limited to,
• online research
• group project based work


Teaching Schedule

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability resources.

Week

 

Activity

Assessments Tools

 

Assessments Tasks DUE

 

Week 1

History of VFX. From Special FX to Digital VFX.

The Digital VFX Workflow: previsualisation and pre production requirements.

Introduction to After Effects

Receive Assessment Tool 1

 

Week 2

Masks, keyframes and compositions.

Basic keying – Colour, Matte and Spill Suppressor.

 

 

Week 3

Keylight – matching lighting, colour temperature and camera framing.

Receive brief, script and storyboard for Assessment Task 2. Brainstorming session.

Receive Assessment Tool 2

 

Week 4

Shoot Assessment Task 2 (scheduled in Studio, MUST ARRIVE 10 MINUTES BEFORE APPOINTMENT)

 

 

Week 5

Gather assets, refer to previsualisation, composite and render movie for Assessment Task 2.

Receive Assessment Tool 3

Assessment Task 2

Week 6

Animated Masks, blend modes and effects. Advanced Keylight options.

Pre-production for Assessment Task 3

 

 

Week 7

Shoot Assessment Task 3

 

 

Week 8

Gather assets, refer to previsualisation and composite Assessment Task 3.

Render movie, Present, submit and review VFX process for Assessment Task 3. 

 

 

Assessment Task 1

 

Assessment Task 3 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This schedule is a guide and could change slightly depending on the classes knowledge and skills development through the Semester.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Lynda.com (Log In via RMIT Library Databases A-Z)

 

Adobe Premiere Pro CC Classroom in a Book (2015 release) Maxin Jago

ISBN: 9780134310190 ; ISBN: 0134310195 ; ISBN: 9780134309989 ; ISBN: 0134309987 ; E-ISBN: 9780134310152 ; E-ISBN: 0134310152

Adobe After Effects CC Classroom in a Book (2015 release) Fridsma, Lisa ; Gyncild, Brie

ISBN: 0134308123 ; ISBN: 9780134308128 ; E-ISBN: 013430683X ; E-ISBN: 9780134306834

 

Other resources for this course are available on Canvas.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical team based projects.


Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course.

 

Assessment Task 1

Industry knowledge Quizzie on Canvas

DUE Week 8 - Ungraded

 

Assessment Task 2

Clarify requirements, interpret brief and visualize effects from assets.

DUE Week 5 - Graded

Gather assets and analyse reference material to help with visualisation of final sequences. Shoot to match lighting, colour temperature and camera framing between assigned assets and produced footage. Render movie and submit by agreed deadline.

 

Assessment Task 3

Design and develop Group VFX scene

DUE Week 8 – Graded

Develop, design and assemble previsualisation. Shoot and composite to meet requirements and match lighting, colour temperature and camera framing between location and studio assets. Render movie and submit.

 

Assessment Tasks 1, 2 and 3 are to be finalised by no later than end of Semester 1 Week 8

Grading criteria for graded assessment can be found on the course canvas site.

You will be assessed using the following grades:

CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency 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 matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Assessment Feedback:

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment

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.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

 

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