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
Pre-requisite
50 credit points in one of the following:
Any undergraduate degree within the School of Design and Architecture or Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or Bachelor of Games and Interactivity and related double degrees
OR
Photomedia Minor
OR
Visual Effects Advanced Minor
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
| Activity Type | Activity | Total hours | Number of weeks | Hours per week | Venue type and activity detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus |
Studio | 36 | 12 weeks | 3 | Studio class |
| Unspecified activites | Various | 24 | 12 weeks | 2 | Online video tutorials |
| Unspecified activities | Independent learning | 90 | 12 weeks | 7.5 | Online video turorials, Independent study, Assignment preparation |
| TOTAL | 150 | Total hours (per week): | 12.5 |
Swinburne Online
| Activity Type | Activity | Total hours | Number of weeks | Hours per week | Venue type and activity detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online |
Learning activities | 4 | 4 weeks | 1 | Studio class |
| Specified activities | Various | 48 | 12 weeks | 4 | Review learning resources, Discussion boards and feedback |
| Unspecified activities | Independent learning | 98 | 13 weeks | 7.54 | Individual project work, Independent research |
| TOTAL | 150 | Total hours (per week): | 12.54 |
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.