Compositing for Visual Effects
Overview
This unit delivers advanced software technique for compositing photographic images. Students explore digital image compositing through investigative and experimental frameworks in order to discover, practice and understand technique. Building on technical process, image compositing is then contextualised within design, communication and professional practice.
Requisites
Rule
100 credit points in one of the following:
Any undergraduate degree within the School of Design and Architecture (including double degrees and Bachelor of Design degrees – currently in teach out) or Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or Bachelor of Games and Interactivity and related double degrees
27-October-2024
09-February-2025
01-June-2025
05-October-2025
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Apply advanced techniques in photographic image-composition, with an awareness of visual and design fundamentals
- Integrate illustrative technologies, processes, and methodologies to develop professional outcomes
- Apply creative thinking to produce unique imagery, combining software based technology and conventional image making processes
- Produce a body of work, showing stylistic decision-making to a professional level taking into consideration copyright/ethical issues
- Evaluate the effectiveness of photography, design process, and image compositing for applications in contemporary design
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Studio | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| Unspecified Activities Various | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 7.50 | 12 weeks | 90 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Swinburne Online
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Contact (Phasing out) Collaboration | 1.00 | 4 weeks | 4 |
| Specified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Various | 4.00 | 12 weeks | 48 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 7.54 | 13 week | 98 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Individual | 25% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Assignment 2 | Individual | 25% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Assignment 3 | Individual | 50% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Content
- Advanced photo compositing
- Manipulation of image through a variety of software
- Alternate image capture
- Photo-illustrative skills
- Contemporary practice and awareness of image application within design
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.