Animation and visual effects

Brief description

Basics of animation technology
Concepts and overview of 2D and 3D animation
Character animation
Visual Effects (VFX)
Animation/effects production
Technical directing and the workflow of animation and effects projects
Computer-generated Imagery (CGI), models and miniatures
Blue- and green-screen technology as well as interactive and platform-spanning AV-production
Technological aids (3D Stereo Optitrec Motion Capture systems, etc.), studio technology and software for 2D and 3D animation

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

Okun, J., Zwerman, S. (2010): The VES Handbook of Visual Effects: Industry Standard VFX Practices and Procedures, VES, Oxford. Dummler, J. (2010): Das montierte Bild: Digitales Compositing für Film und Fernsehen, UVK, Konstanz. Brinkmann, R. (2008): The Art and Science of Digital Compositing: Techniques for Visual Effects, Animation and Motion Graphics, 2nd revised edition, Morgan Kaufmann Publisher, Burlington. Artis, A. (2008), The shutup and shoot, Focal press, Burlington. Giesen, R., Mulack, T. (2003), Special Visual Effects: Planung und Produktion, Uvk, Konstanz. Fachzeitschriften: FKT-Fachzeitschrift für Fernsehen Film und elektronische Medien, Film & TV Kameramann, Digital Production, Digital Video, Montage/av

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lecture, blended learning, discussion, simulation of workflow in the animation (pipeline structure)

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Course “Equipment and aids on film sets“

Infos

Degree programme

Produktionsmanagement Film-, TV- und Streaming

Cycle

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

3.00

Language of instruction

German

Curriculum

Full-Time

Academic year

2024

Semester

4 SS

Incoming

Learning outcome

After successful completion of the course, the students can
make use of IT-based animation and animation technology for individual projects
estimate form and scope of their respective activities
estimate the necessary expenditure in this context

Course code

1702-23-01-VZ-DE-36