This module builds on your experience with visual effects tools and builds on the ideas of adding narrative to the visual effects sequences to allow you to make more in depth choices on techniques and tools.
The module will clarify and add detail to the green screen and compositing techniques and provide more detailed modelling techniques. It will give you opportunity to develop your camera skills in still and moving images capture.
Throughout the module you will investigate, develop and propose your own ideas in collaboration with peers and staff to help you develop a critical mindset which is essential for your lifelong learning and development.

1. Pitch Presentation 30% assessing learning outcome 1. The pitch is an individual presentation supported with visual materials to communicate the intended project outline and methods to be used.
2. Practical Portfolio 70% assessing learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4. The practical portfolio consists a negotiated narrative piece of work that uses a range of visual effects techniques. The portfolio should include only final render images.

This module will develop your understanding of visual effects production through engaging with research and practical exercises around the history, contemporary and future developments in the field. Problem-based learning will be used to contextualise the development of solutions using the skills and techniques developed through the module.

Workshops will introduce concepts and themes to build your knowledge and understanding of the subject and enable you to develop your applied skills across a range of production tasks with relevant production tools. Technical Instruction will build your competence in the setup and operation of a range of production equipment and post-production tools.

1. On completion of this module, you will be able to design and pitch a short VFX piece with a linked narrative.
Communication

2. On completion of this module, you will be able to identify, choose and apply appropriate techniques to a visual effects project.
Application

3. On completion of this module, you will be able to show a developing understanding of the tools and processes used in visual effects.
Knowledge and Understanding

4. On completion of this module, you will be able to appraise the functionality, features, efficiency and practicality of selected VFX tools.
Analysis

GDD specialist teaching space
Media stores filmmaking resource
Greenscreen space
Virtual Production Studio
Visual Effects Software
• Maya
• Houdini
• PFTrack
• Reality Capture
• Nuke
• Adobe Suite
• PTGui
• Unreal
Blackboard VLE
Lynda.com

Dinur, E., 2017. The Film Makers Guide to Visual Effects: The Art and Techniques of VFX for Directors, Producers, Editors, and Cinematographers.. 1st ed. Milton: Routledge.
Glintenkamp, P., 2011. Industrial light and magic : the art of innovation.. New York : Abrahms.
Dinur, E., 2017. The Film Makers Guide to Visual Effects: The Art and Techniques of VFX for Directors, Producers, Editors, and Cinematographers.. 1st ed. Milton: Routledge.
Romero, M. & Sewell, B., 2019. Blueprints Visual Scripting for Unreal Engine. 2nd ed. s.l.:Packt Publishing. Wang, R., 2021. The Making of The Wandering Earth: A Film Production Handbook.. London: Taylor francis. Yot , R., 2019. Light for Visual Artists: Understanding and Using Light in Art and Design. London: Laurence King Publishing.

This module provides you the opportunity to develop your visual effects skills and learn how to approach a structured narrative by making a short VFX film. You will develop your theoretical, practical and technical understanding of the tools and techniques used to create content. You will mix live action and computer generated imagery by developing your understanding of chroma key and compositing techniques.