Engineering Reality (11132.1)
Please note these are the 2020 details for this unit
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Arts And Communications | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
From photoshopped magazine images to landing alien spacecraft on Parliament House, digital special effects have become a mainstay of visual media. Although the history of the technology predates the digital by many decades, digital technologies have radically expanded the possibilities and ubiquity of constructed images. Through extensive practical application this unit explores the techniques and cultural implications of digital special effects and provides students with a solid grounding in the technology so they can apply digital special effects in their own media works.
1. Analyse and deconstruct commonly used special digital effects techniques;
2. Identify and apply production techniques for the creation of effects-ready media;
3. Critique and implement a number of commonly used digital special effect techniques; and
4. Debate the socio-technical development of special effects and its role and impact upon the history and culture of the entertainment industry.
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Analyse and deconstruct commonly used special digital effects techniques;
2. Identify and apply production techniques for the creation of effects-ready media;
3. Critique and implement a number of commonly used digital special effect techniques; and
4. Debate the socio-technical development of special effects and its role and impact upon the history and culture of the entertainment industry.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
11013 Pixels and Polygons.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
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Required texts
- Blazer, L. (2019). Animated Storytelling. Peachpit Press.
- Braha, Y., & Byrne, B. (2010). Creative motion graphic titling for film, video, and the web. Taylor & Francis.
- Crook, I., & Beare, P. (2017). Motion graphics: Principles and practices from the ground up. Bloomsbury Publishing.
- Krasner, J. (2013). Motion graphic design: applied history and aesthetics. Taylor & Francis.
- Selby, A. (2013). Animation. Laurence King Publishing.
- Taylor, A. (2013). Design essentials for the motion Media artist: A practical guide to principles & techniques. Routledge.
- Watch the Titles. (n.d.). Watch the Titles. Retrieved from http://watchthetitles.com/
Participation requirements
Students should endeavour to maintain at least 80% attendance for all lectures and tutorials, whether they are virtual or face-to-face. Attendance below 80% may adversely affect your ability to complete the unit at a satisfactory level.
Students who attend campus for class or other purposes must play their part in keeping our campus and community safe by following these basic guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission:
- Practise good hand hygiene, washing hands regularly;
- If you do happen to cough or sneeze, please do so into the crook of your elbow, dispose of tissues immediately and wash hands immediately
- Practise effective physical distancing;
- Follow all directions of teaching and other UC staff regarding safety measures;
- Stay off campus if you are unwell and get tested according to QLD Government guidelines, and
- Follow University communications about campus arrangements https://www.canberra.edu.au/coronavirus-advice
Required IT skills
Students require general computing skills in applications such as word, PowerPoint, and basic internet search capability.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not Applicable
