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UM2POP05 Post Production

UM2POP05 Post Production

  • Course description
    • NQF Level
      Bachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
    • Area of Study
      Interactive Media
    • Program of Study
      Interactive Media: Animation
    • ECTS
      05
    • Campus
      Kristiansand, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
    • Course Leader
      Erik Geslin
Introduction

Language of Instruction and assessment: English
May be offered on Campus and Online.
May be offered as a separate course.

Included in the following bachelor's degrees:

  • Interactive Media: Animation
Course Aim(s)

The course aims to provide students with a detailed understanding of the post production phase of animation productions, focusing on workflows inherent in animation direction and engaging content creation.

Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge

The student has knowledge of

K1 can gain practical and theoretical understanding of light with regards to rendering.
K2 is aware of the structure and function of the post-production pipeline.
K3 understands the relationship between production and post-production tools and techniques.
Skills

The student gain skills in

S1 can develop appropriate visual imagery using industry standard tools and techniques.
S2 can research, analyse and interpret the meaningful connections between animation style, 
technique and aesthetic mood.
S3 can develop appropriate materials and textures for a given style.
General Competence

The student can demonstrate

G1 can assess and update own production planning during the duration of the project.
G2 can contribute to discussions surrounding the relationship of experimentation and digital content 
creation.
G3 is aware of and can collaborate in developing an audience focused product.
G4 is familiar with industry standard production formats.
Course Topics
  • Lighting qualities and techniques
  • Material and shader use 
  • Rendering engines; types and techniques
  • Mood, atmosphere, and style through visual communication
Teaching Methods
  1. Teaching will be based on a hybrid-flexible approach. Instructor-led face-to-face learning is combined with online learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both.
  2. All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
  3. Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
  4. Students will be taught using a mixture of guidance, self-study, and lecture material. Topics will be introduced in a series of weekly lectures. The guidance sessions will be directed practical exercises and reading in which students can explore topics with support from a teacher. This material will also require students to self-manage their time to ensure tasks are completed and the theory is fully understood. This will allow the students to fully engage with lectures and with their peers.
Resources and Equipment
  1. Learning resources are available in the LMS and include, but is not limited to:
    • literature and online reading material (essential and recommended)
    • streams, recordings and other digital resources, where applicable
    • video conferencing and communication platforms, if applicable
    • tools, software and libraries, where applicable
  2. Students must have access to an internet connection, and suitable hardware.
    • Accessing live streams and virtual laboratories requires a minimum broadband connection of 2Mbps (4Mbps recommended).
  3. Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, e.g., webcam, microphone, headphones.
Prerequisite Knowledge

UM13R110 3D Rigging 1, or equivalent course(s).

Reading List

The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.

Study Workload

125 nominal hours.
Study workload applies to both Campus and Online students.

ActivityDuration
Teacher-led activity
12
Teacher-supported work
24
Self-study
89
Work Requirements

There are no mandatory assignments in this course.

Assessment Strategy

This course has one (1) exam contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.

The exam must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.

Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessment
Portfolio of Work
A-F