FIT3156 Advanced Visual Effects is a core unit in the redesigned Multimedia Development Major and Extended Major

Introduction for course architecture programs. Effective semester 1, 2016

December, 2017. Modified Assessment Summary, removed the assessment breakdown.

This unit, when it runs in semester 2, 2018 will have 3 assignments and 3 tests, not 4 as previously stated.

Request that CE be listed as Mark Power. I am already listed as CE for this unit in the 2018 handbook and Unit Guide. (21/9/2018).

Request that FIT1033 be removed as a pre-requisite for this unit.

The unit has run for the first time in semester 2, 2018, After development of the content, it is only necessary that students have skills developed in FIT2091 to complete this unit. Skills developed in FIT1033 are not required for successful completion.

05/10/2020 Admin: Update to include new assessment and teaching approach fields as per Handbook requirements.

19/11/2020: Admin - this unit was disestablished at FEC 5/20 on 12/11/2020 as it is no longer required.

Advanced Visual Effects builds upon the skills learnt in Creative Computing Foundations, Creative Computing Studio 1 and Foundations of 3D, developing an understanding of the multimedia development process, tools and techniques as applied to advanced time based media manipulation in multimedia content production. It introduces students to a range of techniques by which video can be manipulated and enhanced after the original material has been recorded by combining it with 2D and 3D CGI elements.

At the completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. use sound and video recording hardware and software to create a video based product that incorporates digital compositing and manipulation of live action and visual effects;
2. implement workflows that seamlessly integrate multiple media elements in a project;
3. create digital content that incorporates motion tracking and match moving techniques;
4. design and develop virtual environments that incorporate digital texturing and lighting.

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Advanced visual effects builds upon the skills learnt in Creative computing foundations, Creative computing studio 1 and Foundations of 3D, developing an understanding of the multimedia development process, tools and techniques as applied to advanced time based media manipulation in multimedia content production. It introduces students to a range of techniques by which video can be manipulated and enhanced after the original material has been recorded by combining it with 2D and 3D CGI elements.

On-campus

Lecture and tutorials or problem classes This teaching and learning approach provides facilitated learning, practical exploration and peer learning

In-semester assessment: 100%

1. Assignment 1A: Pre-production document: 10% - ULO ?
2. Assignment 1B: 2D Post-production VFX scene: 20% - ULO ?
3. Assignment 2A: Pre-production document: 10% - ULO ?
4. Assignment 2B: Major compositing project: 30% - ULO ?
5. Tutorial Tests: 30% (15% per tutorial test) - ULO ?

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

(b.) Additional requirements (all students):

This unit will run with a one hour lecture (scheduled separately) and a three hour tutorial/lab

This unit will make use of software from the Adobe Software Suite and Autodesk Maya

FIT2091