ANIM58448
VFX-Capstone Project
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version   Public
 
Section I: Administrative Information
  Credit Value: 6.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2013
Prerequisites: (ANIM58263) AND (ANIM55892) AND (ANIM53551) AND (ANIM50065)
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents:
N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

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

Calendar Description
Students concentrate on the execution of the final visual effects for the Capstone project. The project requires an intensive application of all the tools and techniques learned in the first two terms of the program.

Typical Instructional Format

N/A

Courses may be offered in other formats.

Section I Notes: N/A

 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students concentrate on the execution of the final visual effects for the Capstone project with an intensive application of all the tools and techniques learned in the first two terms of the program. They continue to develop their skills and confidence in the software used in the production of visual effects.

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 course the student will have demonstrated the
ability to complete all stages of the production of visual effects for
a film.

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

1. Manage a production pipeline.
2. Define and meet effective deadlines.
3. Create appropriate and accurate tracking data.
4. Light 3D object to match live action plates.
5. Render 3D objects to appear photo-real.
6. Generate and render appropriate and effective dynamic or particle
   effects.
7. Create seamless composites with 2D and 3D generated images.
8. Deliver a complete visual effects based short film.


Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 
Module 1 Capstone Temps - 50%
Module 2 Capstone Finals - 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: Spring/Summer 2013
Professor: Noel Hooper
Textbook(s):
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Applicable student group(s): N/A
Course Details:
Module 1 Capstone Temps

Students execute the temp visual effects for their Capstone. 

Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Evaluation Module 1 Capstone Temps 50% of course grade


Module 2 Capstone Finals

Students execute the final visual effects for their Capstone. 

Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Evaluation Module 2 Capstone Finals 50% of course grade


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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