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Core Module Information
Module title: Visual Effects (VFX)
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: IMD09133
Module leader: John Morrison
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: Relevant HND eg Digital Media including training with cameras or relevant HND eg Digital Media including training with Adobe After Effects AND AND Pre-requisite: [Module IMD08105] 2D Computer Animation AND Pre-requisite: [Module IMD08104] Digital Video Development
Description of module content:

Within the context of digital cinema and television we look at how visual effects can contribute to the overall narrative. Particular consideration will be given to asset creation and digital compositing techniques.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of principles, methods and techniques utilised in the development of visual effects.

LO2: Appraise issues, influences and trends in visual effects and discuss future directions.

LO3: Make effective use of creative design in the development of visual effects driven narrative.

LO4: Determine and produce in a systematic manner visual effects sequences to a given brief and project schedule.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: John Morrison
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 32 Guided independent study
Online Guided independent study 120 Guided independent study
Face To Face Lecture 24 LECTURE
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24 Practical classes and workshops
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 50 1~2 Week 1 HOURS= 6 Project - Practical
Project - Practical 50 3~4 Week 1 HOURS= 6 Project - Practical
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
IMD09133 Visual Effects
 

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