Syllabus

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students learn about possibilities, types, styles/characteristics and goals of vfx animation, as well as about the differencies between mainstream and more innovative/artistic/experimental vfx.
After the course students know how to start developing one's own vfx styles.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 16.09.2024 - 27.09.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tuula Leinonen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Students get to see plenty of examples about vfx animations done in different animation techniques.
  The possibilities and styles of vfx are discussed.
  Students do tests and experiments in vfx with their chosen technique.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Lectures, examples/film-watching, analyzing, exercises, homework. Active participation in the organized teaching. Performing the given assignments according to instructions and within given timeframes. Supporting peer learning.

Workload

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Contact teaching 36 h, Independent studies 45 h

  At least 80% participation in face-to-face teaching is mandatory to complete the course. If, due to absences, the student does not achieve the learning outcomes defined in the course description, the remaining 20% may have to be compensated as determined by the responsible teachers of the course. All absences must be reported to the teachers in charge. The responsible teachers of the course will specify the necessary compensating assignments.

   

DETAILS

Study Material

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Course materials will be provided during the course

   

Substitutes for Courses

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Substitutes for Courses

Prerequisites

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Teaching Language: English

  Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
  2024-2025 Autumn I
  2025-2026 No teaching

  Registration:

  Group size max 8, min 2. Registration for courses Sisu. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture https//www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-at-aalto-arts  

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