MDIA 2211 - CGI and Visual Effects/Game Art III

Tea Tree Gully - Semester 2 - 2015

In this course students will be learning advanced techniques used within the game art, cgi and vfx industries including: Advanced modelling using high poly polygonal and sub division meshes to bake details to low poly, game ready models using a variety of 3rd party, industry recognised applications. Using Photoshop to apply advanced texturing techniques, utilising Wacom tablets and external 2d software. Advanced compositing skills will be covered such as Green screen, tracking in Nuke and photorealistic lighting and rendering in Autodesk Maya using the Mental Ray rendering engine.

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Course Details

Course Code	MDIA 2211
Course	CGI and Visual Effects/Game Art III
Coordinating Unit	Media
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	Tea Tree Gully
Units	6
Contact	6 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	Successful completion of MDIA 2210 CGI and Visual Effects/Game Art II
Incompatible	Not available to students who have entered BMedia program via TAFE articulation
Assumed Knowledge	Competent in Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Autodesk Maya and Nuke
Restrictions	Available to BMedia students only
Quota	A quota of 20 applies
Assessment	Individual projects (100%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Kathryn Bowd

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

WK01	(Nuke) (Maya)	Project brief, outcomes and schedule explained – Introduction to Nuke, interface, node graph, viewer Greybox layout of virtual set
WK02	(Nuke) (Maya)	Compositing CG element into background plate Refinement of virtual set, asset list, allocation of modelling tasks
WK03	(Nuke) (Maya)	Rotoscoping, masks, transforms Environmental animation (Cloth simulation)
WK04	(Nuke) (UDK)	Compositing render passes Environmental animation (Cloth simulation)
WK05	(Nuke) (Maya)	Introduction to green/blue screen keying Animated Texture Effects (holographic screen)
WK06	(nuke) (UDK)	Utilising different keyers video tutorials Advanced Animated Materials (holographic screen)
WK07	(nuke) (Maya)	Utilising different keyers video tutorials Preparing virtual set for test shots
WK08	(Nuke)	Green screen practical video shoot in studio (closed toe shoes)
WK09	(Maya) (UDK)	Lighting/rendering virtual environment Virtual set in engine
WK10	(Nuke) (UDK)	Keying green screen footage Lighting virtual set in engine
WK11	(UDK)	Unreal Front End – creating an install of your game levels
WK12	(Maya) (Nuke)	Composite final render passes and green screen elements

Course Learning Outcomes

1.Integrate 3d into live action footage

2.Create and manipulate high polygonal and subdivision meshes

3.Lighting principles and associated rendering techniques.

4.Apply advanced texturing techniques

5.Apply animation principles to 3d models

6.Apply advanced compositing skills

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1 -5
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1 - 5
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1 - 5
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	1 - 5
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	1 - 5
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1 - 5
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	1 - 5
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1 - 5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Facilities and resources will be provided through the Creative Industries Centre, Tea Tree Gully; some additional resources will be available to students through the Discipline of Media, 成人大片

Recommended Resources

Access to following applications: Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe After Effects

Online Learning

Students will be provided with access to the online system used at the Creative Industries Centre. Essential information on enrolment and other administrative information will be provided via MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Practice based learning

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

72 hours class teaching; approximately 210 hours of independent work to complete assignments

Learning Activities Summary

This is a practice-based course that provides a thorough grounding in the essential skills required to use industry-standard, computer graphic applications. Students complete tasks assigned in workshop classes under the active instruction of members of CIC staff

Specific Course Requirements

Attendance at classes conducted at Creative Industries Centre, Tea Tree Gully

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Formative: Lecturer led software demonstrations with students submitting files at end of lessons

Summative: Individual projects demonstrating knowledge acquired during formative exercises Assessment is entirely determined by teaching staff of the Creative Industries Centre and identical in every respect to the approach and standards used in the equivalent qualifications regularly taught through the CIC. A joint management group comprising senior staff from both UA and CIC will monitor assessment processes and student outcomes.

Assessment Related Requirements

Compulsory attendance at workshops

Assessment Detail

Week 1:	Grey box virtual set file
Week 2:	QT video robot composite
Week 3:	Playblast of final simulation
Week 4:	UDK map and package with simulation
Week 5:	QT video green screen godiva composite Animated texture (and all associated image files)
Week 6:	UDK package with animated material
Week 7:	Clean virtual set file
Week 8:
Week 9:	Still image test render of virtual environment UDK map and package of virtual set
Week 10:	UDK map and package of virtual set updated with lighting
Week 11:	Install file of virtual set
Week 12:	QT video, nuke script, maya scene file of major green screen project

Submission

Assessments must be submitted on due dates. Late submissions must be negotiated with the lecturer through prior contact no less than three days before the due date.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

GS8 (Coursework Grade Scheme)
Grade	Description
CN	Continuing
FNS	Fail No Submission
NFE	No Formal Examination
F	Fail
NGP	Non Graded Pass
P	Pass
C	Credit
D	Distinction
HD	High Distinction
RP	Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

NGP Non-Graded Pass
FNS Fail: No Submission
F Fail

Final results for this course will be made available through .

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