Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Virtual Studio Production
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COMM2522 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019 |
COMM2522 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021 |
COMM2522 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
515T Creative Industries |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 1 2025, Sem 2 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Mark Johnson
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3683
Course Coordinator Email: mark.johnson3@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 94.02.37
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
In this course you will explore a range of animation and compositing techniques to build on your production, design and visual storytelling skills. You will examine the history of animation and be introduced to a diverse range of technical and cultural practices in animation. By completing media projects you will develop your practical understanding of sequence design, explore the elements and principles of animating sequences, and use compositing software programs.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the AD017 Associate Degree in Screen and Media Production:
1. produce screen and media content with high production values for a range of platforms and environments
2. apply industry relevant knowledge and skills to devise, develop and build contemporary screen and media content for diverse audiences and contexts
3. apply and creatively adapt theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in screen and media production to your practice or future study
4. identify, analyse and reflect on relevant trends in screen and media production in both local and international contexts.
5. demonstrate critical thinking and innovation when identifying and responding to problems in diverse contexts within screen and media production
8. apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in your work or further study
In this course you will develop the following learning outcomes:
1. investigate historical and cultural practices in compositing considering their impact on current practice
2. select, analyse and apply appropriate techniques for a range of compositing processes, including virtual production
3. create a design for a visual sequence based on a brief
4. apply elements of live action into a virtual production
5. apply industry practices from pre to post-production
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in learning that involves a range of activities such as studios, project work, presentations, tutorials, class discussion, individual and group activities.
Overview of Learning Resources
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources that are relevant to the focus of your own learning.
Student learning resources also include access to computer laboratories and relevant software.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). The course and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.
RMIT Library
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library and Study Support services.
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides.
The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
Assessment Task 1: Investigate Visual Effects (Report)
Weighting 15% (Individual) This assessment task supports CLO 1
Assessment Task 2: Non - Fiction Virtual Production (Practical)
Weighting 40% (Individual) This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3, 4, 5
Assessment Task 3: Virtual Genre Production (Practical)
Weighting 45% (Group) This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3, 4, 5