Module Details

Module Code: COMP C9055
Full Title: Character and Visual FX
Valid From:: Semester 2 - 2021/22 ( January 2022 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Martin Mchugh
Departments: Visual and Human-Centred Computing
Module Description: This module aims to develop in students the necessary skills and techniques used in creating and working with particle systems for visual effects(VFX) and character effects(CFX) for a real time animation pipeline and immersive environments.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Integrate advanced concepts of principles, methods and techniques utilised in the development of visual effects.
MLO2 Appraise issues, influences and trends in visual effects and discuss future directions.
MLO3 Assess the use of creative design in the development of visual effects driven narrative.
MLO4 Arrange in a systematic manner visual effects sequences to a given brief and project schedule.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Module Indicative Content
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Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 5 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Produce a solution toolset for a vfx pipeline to be used in a vfx / animation production pipeline.
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will produce an artefact to a given theme using the vfx tool created in the earlier assessment and present formally demonstrating a knowledge of a range of animation skills and techniques for a VFX pipeline with visual aids and provide a written critique.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 5 Learning Outcome 1,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Produce a solution toolset for a vfx pipeline to be used in a vfx / animation production pipeline.
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will produce an artefact to a given theme using the vfx tool created in the earlier assessment and present formally demonstrating a knowledge of a range of animation skills and techniques for a VFX pipeline with visual aids and provide a written critique.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Practical Contact Lab based learning Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 7.00 7
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 7.00 7
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
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