Module Descriptors
DIGITAL COMPOSITING 2 I
FVFX50527
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 12
Independent Study Hours: 148
Total Learning Hours: 160
Assessment
- Coursework weighted at 100%
Module Details
MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
1. PLAN AND ANALYSE A FILM SHOOT AND DETERMINE THE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PRODUCE A SUCCESSFUL MATCHMOVE. MQF1, MQF6 2. EVALUATE COMPLETED SHOTS IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY WEAKNESSES AND DISCUSS APPROPRIATE SOLUTIONS. MQF1, MQF6, MQF 7
MQF Learning Outcome Area MQF1 - Innovation, Knowledge and critical thinking skills MQF2 - Practical skills MQF3 - Social skills & responsibilities MQF4 - Values, attitudes, professionalism and ethics MQF5 - Communications, leadership and team skills MQF6 - Problem solving & scientific skills MQF7 - Research, Information management and lifelong learning skills MQF8 - Managerial & entrepreneurial skills
1. PLAN AND ANALYSE A FILM SHOOT AND DETERMINE THE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PRODUCE A SUCCESSFUL MATCHMOVE. MQF1, MQF6 2. EVALUATE COMPLETED SHOTS IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY WEAKNESSES AND DISCUSS APPROPRIATE SOLUTIONS. MQF1, MQF6, MQF 7
MQF Learning Outcome Area MQF1 - Innovation, Knowledge and critical thinking skills MQF2 - Practical skills MQF3 - Social skills & responsibilities MQF4 - Values, attitudes, professionalism and ethics MQF5 - Communications, leadership and team skills MQF6 - Problem solving & scientific skills MQF7 - Research, Information management and lifelong learning skills MQF8 - Managerial & entrepreneurial skills
MODULE LEARNING STRATEGIES
The module comprises lectures and tutorials and involves team working skills within the assignment.
MODULE INDICATIVE CONTENT
Digital image and mixed media integration are one of the fundamental aspects to the Digital Compositing industry. In this module students will learn the technical and creative mix of skills required to create comprehensive composites for Visual FX. This module will introduce history, theory and practice of digital compositing from the still through to the moving image.
MODULE ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
100% coursework comprising:-
The coursework for the module takes the form of a portfolio
100% Log book showing development work, analysis and reflection on the completed work. (learning outcomes 1 and 2)
The coursework for the module takes the form of a portfolio
100% Log book showing development work, analysis and reflection on the completed work. (learning outcomes 1 and 2)
MODULE TEXTS
Lainer (2009), Professional Digital Compositing: Essential Tools and Techniques, Wiley
Miller (2009), Traditional Animation: Multiplane camera, Rotoscoping, Live- action, VDM Publishing House, ISBN-13: 978-6130081997
Perkins (2009), The After Effects illusionist : all the effects in one complete guide, Focal Press, ISBN-13: 978-0240811451
Ulrich (2002), Photoshop 7: The Complete Reference, McGraw Hill, ISBN: 0072223111
Wright, S (2006), Digital Compositing for Film & Video, 2nd Edition, Focal Press, ISBN-10: 024080760X
Miller (2009), Traditional Animation: Multiplane camera, Rotoscoping, Live- action, VDM Publishing House, ISBN-13: 978-6130081997
Perkins (2009), The After Effects illusionist : all the effects in one complete guide, Focal Press, ISBN-13: 978-0240811451
Ulrich (2002), Photoshop 7: The Complete Reference, McGraw Hill, ISBN: 0072223111
Wright, S (2006), Digital Compositing for Film & Video, 2nd Edition, Focal Press, ISBN-10: 024080760X