Sheridan Course Outlines

ANIM52758
VFX-Industry

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

Section I: Administrative Information

Credit Value: 2.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2013
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Course Name (short): VFX-Industry
School: Animation Arts and Design
Program(s): Visual Effects
Program Coordinator(s): Noel Hooper
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Originator: Lesley Brown-Paterson
Designate: Lesley Brown-Paterson
Version: 1.0
Status: Draft (DRAF)

Calendar Description
Students investigate how to create industry contacts and market their skills to enter the visual effects field. They create a personal demo reel and develop methods to make it accessible to the industry.

Typical Instructional Format

Other	28.0
Total hours:	28.0

Courses may be offered in other formats.

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students prepare to enter the workforce by creating a demo reel that showcases their most successful projects. They learn how to use industry contacts and marketing approaches to effectively present their work.

Program Context

Visual Effects

Program Coordinator: Noel Hooper

This is required course and is the last of three courses for the production of the Capstone projects.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 Critical Performance

By the end of the program the student will have demonstrated the
ability to prepare for employment in to the visual effects industry.

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

1. Create an effective demo reel to showcase visual effects work.
2. Create hard copy and online access to demo material.
3. Communicate with representatives from the industry.
4. Prepare an effective resume.
5. Break down shots completed in the course for clear presentation.
6. Create online social presence.
7. Find recruitment contacts in the industry.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

1. Module 1 Contact and Marketing Assignment 50%
2. Module 2 Demo Reel 50%

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

	Communication		Critical Thinking & Problem Solving		Interpersonal
	Numeracy		Information Management		Personal

Notes: N/A

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Multiple PLA Contacts
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam	Portfolio	Interview	Other	Not Eligible for PLAR
				X

Notes: N/A

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: 1135
Professor: Noel Hooper
Textbook(s):

N/A

Applicable student group(s): N/A
Course Details:

Module 1 Industry Exposure
Students tour visual effect facilities and attend lectures from
industry representatives.

Learning Outcomes:  3,7

Evaluation Module 1 Contact and Marketing Assignment 50%

Module 2 Demo Reel

Students create a cv and edit a demo reel of their most successful
work. They also find ways to deliver their material and make industry
contacts.

Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7

Evaluation Module 2 Demo Reel 50%

Academic Honesty
The principle of academic honesty 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 faculty member, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Instances of academic dishonesty, including assisting another student to cheat, will be penalized as detailed in the Student Handbook.

Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic honesty are advised to discuss them with the faculty member prior to submitting the assignment in question.

Discrimination and Harassment
Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that respects the dignity, self esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination are available in the Student Handbook.

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