Module Descriptors
MULTIMEDIA EFFECTS
COWB50307
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Rachael Trubshaw
Email: R.T.Trubshaw@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
(1:20)3
The lab sessions will support the underlying knowledge and skills required to complete the module, and will be facilitated with booklets, course texts, and the internet. Group discussions will also take place in these sessions.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% assignment (Learning Outcome 1-3)
- Design documents and creation of a 2-4 minute video with various 2D and 3D multimedia effects
- A 10 minute presentation to support the video and interactive TV prototype

Module Indicative Content
TV, Film and Game Effects, including 2D and 3D graphics effects (using software such as After Effects)
Introduction To Green Screen Effects
Colour components for effects (RGB and YUV colour)
Introduction to Puppet Effects
Morphing
Compositing
Fog effects
Creating DVD showcases using software such as Adobe Encore
Module Texts
Adobe Creative Team (2010) Adobe After Effects CS5 Classroom in a Book (Classroom in a Book (Adobe)), Adobe, ISBN-10:0321704495
Module Resources
The Internet
Adobe Master Collection CS3
Director 11
Media Encoders
Use of green screen
Camcorders / Cameras / Tripods
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.