Sheridan Course Outlines

ANIM54049
Inside the Visual Effects Industry

I: Administrative Information II: Course Details III: Topical Outline(s) Printable Version

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2009
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: ANIM50016, ANIM54925, SYST52875
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Comp Animation-Dig Vis Eff
Program Coordinator(s): Mark Simon
Course Leader or Contact: Mark Simon
Version: 1.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students are exposed to the spectrum of applications of visual effects in the industry today. Designed as a series of guest lectures, the course offers students a macroscopic view of the visual effects industry. Guest speakers from many areas of the industry are asked to discuss what they do, how they do it, and under what conditions. Students receive information on possible areas of employment and knowledge of work environments. Specific use of the technology available and where guest speakers see change and development happening are also explored. Opportunities may arise for on-site visits to companies. Topics may include high-end film/commercial visual effects, computer graphics lighting and rendering techniques, etc. The selection of guests varies from year to year, taking advantage of the rapid changes in the industry. Graduates of the program are always on the lecture list, for their special point of view and encouragement to present students.

Program Context

Comp Animation-Dig Vis Eff

Program Coordinator: Mark Simon

This is a required course in the Computer Animation- Digital Visual Effects Program. The guest lectures are opportunities for the students to see and hear about real world applications of the material covered in the program courses.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 Critical Performance

By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the 
ability to explore trends, existing and cutting edge technologies and 
potential career opportunities in the visual effects field.

Learning Outcomes

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated 
the ability to:

1.  Identify visual effects areas of interest in which to find future 
    employment opportunities.

2.  Develop short, mid or long term goal strategies to enhance 
    potential career opportunities.

3. Create a resume and portfolio.

5.  Communicate with industry professionals in appropriate technical
    language and with an understanding of their specific fields.

6. Utilize a number of methods for creating and maintaining contacts 
   in the visual effects field - including professional associations,
   conferences, publications and networking.

7. Establish a communication strategy for employment opportunities.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Research, presentation and summary of guest speaker session     30%
Resume and cover letter                                         20%
Portfolio Presentation                                          50%
Total                                                          100%

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Effective term: Winter 2009
Professor: Sheila Greenland
Textbook(s):

N/A

Applicable student group(s): Students of Computer Animation - Digital Visual Effects
Course Details:

Week 2
Research, presentation and summary of guest speaker session: week by 
week starting on Week 2.

Week 10
Resume and cover letter due.

Week 14
Portfolio due.

Sheridan Policies

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Academic Integrity: The principle of academic integrity requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the professor, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own, violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic integrity are advised to review the Academic Integrity Policy and procedure and/or discuss them with the professor.

Copyright: A majority of the course lectures and materials provided in class and posted in SLATE are protected by copyright. Use of these materials must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy, Use of Copyright Protected Work Policy and Student Code of Conduct. Students may use, copy and share these materials for learning and/or research purposes provided that the use complies with fair dealing or an exception in the Copyright Act. Permission from the rights holder would be necessary otherwise. Please note that it is prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote. It is also prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own or your own work with the intent to assist others in cheating on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote.

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