Program Overview

VFX206 Special Effects

This subject focuses on the art of special effects and explores the creative talents responsible for imaginative visual realisation. The subject will investigate the diverse history, theory and practice of special effects that demonstrate success and failure, realistic/unrealistic aesthetics, problem-solving skills, creative potential and technical innovation in informational, artistic, educational and entertainment contexts.

Subject Outlines

Subject Outlines and assessment tasks are updated each session.

Availability

The subject is available in Session 2 with 60 students on the Wagga Wagga Campus.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Communication and Creative Industries

Enrolment Restrictions

Not available to students who have already completed MPI209.

Assumed Knowledge

VFX102 / CCI100 Students are advised to undertake VFX106 3D Animation if they are not capable of creating animated 3D imagery and VFX205 Digital Compositing if they are unable to create photorealistic video composites.

Incompatible Subjects

MPI209

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to demonstrate the theory and practical aspects of special effects
• be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of various applications of visual effects for internet, television, movie or related graphic design
• be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the software and hardware employed in the special effect industry
• be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the creative potential of special effects based multimedia

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• History and appreciation of special effects
• Production pipelines and workflow
• Optical and digital visual effects
• Problem-solving and efficient solutions