Sheridan Course Outlines

ANIM54925
Visual Effects Production & Post Production

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

Section I: Administrative Information

Credit Value: 9.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2012
Prerequisites: (ANIM53382)
Corequisites: ANIM50016, ANIM54049, SYST52875
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: Successful completion of the one-year post-diploma program - Computer Animation

Course Name (short): Visual FX Prod & Post Prod
School: All Sheridan Schools
Program(s): Comp Animation-Dig Vis Eff
Program Coordinator(s): Mark Simon
Course Leader or Contact: Richard Cohen
Originator: Nancy Heath
Designate: Nancy Heath
Version: 4.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Calendar Description
Based on an industry production pipeline model, students complete a series of high quality visual effects shots.

Typical Instructional Format

Lecture	36.0
Studio Course	90.0
Total hours:	126.0

Courses may be offered in other formats.

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Based on an industry production pipeline model, students complete a series of high quality visual effects shots. The shots are the result of preproduction planning. Each student shoots live action plates for their own projects. Students learn system administration; digitizing and formatting plates, the editorial process, creation of assets; shots assembling and demo reel strategies. Through mentoring and weekly project critiques, students complete a demo reel.

Program Context

Comp Animation-Dig Vis Eff

Program Coordinator: Mark Simon

This is a required course in the Computer Animation- Digital Visual Effects Program. Students further develop the technical skills learned in previous semesters. The knowledge and skills learned in this course are essential to a variety of positions in the computer animation visual effects industry.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 Critical Performance

By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the 
ability to produce a high quality sequence of shots using a variety 
of visual effects tools and techniques. 

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Shoot straight forward plates for the shots.
2. Create computer generated elements for shots.
3. Assemble plates and computer generated imagery.
4. Complete the shots within a given timeframe.
5. Solve production problems as they arise.
6. Create high quality demo reel.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Screening and critique of plate     25%
3 critique shot @ 25% each          75%  
Total                              100%

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: Mark Simon
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: Winter 2012
Professor: Richard Cohen
Textbook(s):

Handouts (provided)

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

Week 1: Introduction to the Course

Topics:
Guidelines and Expectations
Review of camera lighting
Plate shooting

Module 1: Production (week 2-3)

Targeted outcomes: 1

Topics:
System administration 
Digitizing plates
Formatting digital plates

Assignment: 
Screening and critique of Plates (week 3)


Module 2: Post Production (Week 4 - 14)

Targeted outcomes: 2, 3, 4 and 5

Topics:
Editorial process
Create assets
Assemble shots
Demo reel strategies

Assignment: 

Critique and sequence progress (Week 8, 12 and 14)

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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