Course code
Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.
Level
The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
Subject
Course planning information
Course notes
Introduction to Virtual Production
In-camera visual effects (ICVFX) is the latest technology changing how content creators conceptualise and create stunning environments for live-action shooting. This method of virtual pre-viz has become an industry standard for production processes, even for low-budget productions.
This course will focus on NASA’s virtual volume set-up in Studio 1. Students will understand the overall virtual production pipeline, gain experience shooting VP content, learn the roles and teams needed to support VP, and ultimately create a wholly accurate pre-visualisation, simulating real-world shooting environments rendered in high fidelity in real-time. The end product will be a group project creating a 1-2 minute scene with minimal sound design.
While Virtual Production uses the Unreal Engine, no previous Unreal experience is required. However, this course is best suited for students with prior filmmaking experience.
Prerequisite courses
You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.
General progression requirements
You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.Learning outcomes
What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.
- 1 Identify clear aims in response to a prescribed project.
- 2 Demonstrate an ability to control relationships between concepts, materials and processes.
- 3 Demonstrate an appropriate level of skill in self-directed inquiry and apply this to the development of a project.
- 4 Contribute to class discussion and critique and introduce critical ideas in their own work.
- 5 Show an understanding of current ideas and strategies in relevant creative practice and research.
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
| Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Creative compositions | 1 2 3 4 5 | 100% |
Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.
You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.
Explanation of assessment types
- Computer programmes
- Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
- Creative compositions
- Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
- Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
- Exam (centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
- Oral or performance or presentation
- Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
- Participation
- You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
- Portfolio
- Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
- Practical or placement
- Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
- Simulation
- Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
- Test
- Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
- Written assignment
- Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.
Textbooks needed
There are no set texts for this course.