Course Title: Create digital visual effects
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5198 Diploma of Creative Industries
Course Title: Create digital visual effects
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COSC5382C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term1 2011 |
Course Contact: Adam Lovell
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4976
Course Contact Email: adam.lovell@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
Compositors or effects artists working in 3D animation and graphics studios apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They are responsible for creating digital visual effects to simulate physical or natural phenomenon, such as fire, crowds, flocks of birds, fluids, smoke and weather conditions. They receive material from various sources, which could include blue screen elements, particles, graphics, 2D and 3D animation, and live action footage. Their job is to creatively combine elements into the final image, ensuring that the established style of the project is respected and continuity is maintained.
Typically, their briefs are based on elements of storyboards for film, television or digital media productions, including games. A high level of creativity is required, along with proficiency in using a range of industry-current software applications to create and refine digital visual effects. A collaborative approach to work within a production team is essential, as is an ability to meet deadlines.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
There are no pre-requisits or co-requisits for this unit
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFANM402A Create digital visual effects |
Elements: |
1 Clarify work requirements 2 Prepare components. 3 Assemble previsualisations 4 Produce visual effects. 5 Finalise visual effects |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to apply creative compositing techniques to a range of media productions.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will involve practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical group projects