Module Descriptors
CORE SKILLS (STUDIO SKILLS FOR VFX)
PROD40043
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Hugh Williamson
Email: Hugh.Williamson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CWK - A&D weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will introduce you to the background and the need to present ideas and information in two and three dimensions and its role within the professional practice of design.
An outline of the key methods and techniques associated with two dimensional presentation which will include marker rendering, coloured pencils and pastels, line weight drawings, and perspective
You will develop a basic level of competence in the various materials and methods used through experimentation.
The culmination of the module will be an individual portfolio of work demonstrating competence and application of the above.
An outline of the key methods and techniques associated with two dimensional presentation which will include marker rendering, coloured pencils and pastels, line weight drawings, and perspective
You will develop a basic level of competence in the various materials and methods used through experimentation.
The culmination of the module will be an individual portfolio of work demonstrating competence and application of the above.
Module Learning Strategies
Watching demonstrations of various drawing, rendering and layout techniques.
Experimenting with a number of techniques for visual representation in 2 dimensions.
Independently developing your visualisation and layout skills in the studio, workshop, other parts of the university and at home and organising your work load
Presenting your work in a competent, professional and organised manner.
Experimenting with a number of techniques for visual representation in 2 dimensions.
Independently developing your visualisation and layout skills in the studio, workshop, other parts of the university and at home and organising your work load
Presenting your work in a competent, professional and organised manner.
Module Resources
Appropriate studio/workshop facilities
Lecture/Seminar space
Students are expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals, CD-ROMs, online resources and be aware of the work of major practitioners within the field of product and industrial design.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Lecture/Seminar space
Students are expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals, CD-ROMs, online resources and be aware of the work of major practitioners within the field of product and industrial design.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Module Texts
Powell, D (1995) Presentation Techniques (Little, Brown & Co) ISBN 0316912433
Kemnitzer, R(1983) Rendering with Markers; Watson & Guptill ISBN 0823045323
Kemnitzer, R(1983) Rendering with Markers; Watson & Guptill ISBN 0823045323
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% Coursework comprising:A folder or portfolio of work demonstrating the understanding and competence of visualisation skills obtained. [ALL Learning Outcomes]