ANIM59432
Visual Effects Compositing 2
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version   Public
 
Section I: Administrative Information
  Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2005
Prerequisites: (ANIM56761) AND
Corequisites: ANIM53382
Equivalents:
N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: Successful completion of the one-year post-diploma program - Computer Animation

Course Name (short): Visual Effects Compositing 2
School:
All Sheridan Schools
Program(s): Comp Animation-Dig Vis Eff
Program Coordinator(s): James Sayers
Course Leader or Contact: Richard Cohen
Originator: Paulette Geffros
Designate: Paulette Geffros
Version:
2.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Calendar Description
This second semester course which is a continuation of Visual Effects Compositing1 will use the paradigm of a studio environment and take it one step further by allowing the student to concentrate on a personal project and work with the instructor on a one on one basis. Pre-production on this project will have been completed in the first semester class "Visual FX & Pre-Production" allowing the student to put into practice advanced uses of the techniques and theories taught in Visual Effects Compositing 1.

Typical Instructional Format

Lecture
42.0
Total hours: 42.0

Courses may be offered in other formats.

Section I Notes: N/A

 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
This second semester course which is a continuation of Visual Effects Compositing1 will use the paradigm of a studio environment and take it one step further by allowing the student to concentrate on a personal project and work with the instructor on a one on one basis. Pre-production on this project will have been completed in the first semester class "Visual FX & Pre-Production" allowing the student to put into practice advanced uses of the techniques and theories taught in Visual Effects Compositing 1.

Program Context

 
Comp Animation-Dig Vis Eff Program Coordinator: James Sayers
Compositing is relied on quite heavy in the creation of complex visual effects work. In most instances compositing is the glue that binds all the elements together and in it's own right, many sophisticated effects can be created directly within the compositing software. Anyone thinking seriously about creating visual effects must have a high level of expertise in this area.


Course Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes identify the critical performances, and the knowledge, skills and attitudes that successful students will have reliably demonstrated through the learning experiences and evaluation in the course. Successful students will have demonstrated the following:

 
 
            Knowledge
			
Successful students will have demonstrated knowledge of:
7 Advanced compositing techniques and methodologies.
7 Blue/green screen shoots and collecting appropriate data.
7 Matte painting and related techniques.
7 Morphing.
7 Rotoscoping.

 
            Skills
			
Successful students will have demonstrated further development in 
their abilities to:
7 Create scenes of reasonable complexity with compositing software.
7 Organize their projects.
7 File management  of a complex project.



 
            Attitudes
			
Successful students will have demonstrated attitudes of:
7 Commitment in overcoming obstacles with fresh approaches.
7 Responsibility by attending classes.	
7 Responsibility for meeting project due dates.	


Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
- 3 assessments @ 15% each                     45%
- Final project                                45%	
- Participation and contribution in class      10%
Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Generic Skills
Generic Skills emphasized in the course:

  communication - written   communication - oral X communication - visual
X analytical X creative thinking X decision making
  interpersonal   numeracy X organizational
X problem solving X technological   other (see below)

Notes: N/A

General Education
This General Education course relates to the following themes as specified by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

  asthetic appreciation   social understanding
  civic life   understanding science
  cultural understanding   understanding technology
  personal development   work and the economy

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: Winter 2005
Professor: Richard Cohen
Textbook(s):
The Art and Science of Digital Compositing by Ron Brinkman

Applicable student group(s): Students of Computer Animation
Course Details:
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances 
such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and 
class timetabling.
		
Students will begin and complete their final project with individual 
one on one sessions with their instructor. Advanced uses of techniques 
and theories taught in Visual Effects Compositing 1 will be used in 
the production of this final project. 

Three assessments will be conducted on an individual basis at weeks 4, 
9 and 14 during this semester.


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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