Program Overview

Introduction to VFX101

The VFX101 subject is an introductory course that covers the history, theory, and practice of animation. This subject introduces students to the art of the moving image, from traditional animation to modern digital techniques, across a diverse range of media.

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is one session.

School

This subject is part of the School of Communication and Creative Industries.

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is not available to students who have already completed MPI205.

Assumed Knowledge

Students enrolling in this subject are expected to have demonstrated some artistic merit and have functional knowledge in using computers.

Incompatible Subjects

The incompatible subject for VFX101 is MPI205.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• understand the history, theory, and practice of traditional and digital animation
• demonstrate a working knowledge of the software and hardware employed in the animation industry
• demonstrate fundamental skills for preproduction, production, and postproduction
• demonstrate foundation knowledge in production of animation for diverse applications and mediums
• demonstrate a critical awareness and appreciation of the creative potential of animation in internet, television, movies, graphic design, and interactive media

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• History and appreciation of animation
• Fundamentals of animation techniques
• Traditional Animation
• Basic anatomy and physics
• Stop motion and rotoscoping
• Computer Graphics in animation
• Essential compositing
• Animation production pipelines

Availability

This subject is available in Session 2, with 60 students on the Wagga Wagga Campus. Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details, as the SAL takes precedence over the Handbook in case of differences.