Module Number

MEDI-4512
Module Title

Audiovisual Media III (Special Effects)
Lecture Type(s)

Seminar
ECTS 3
Work load
- Contact time
- Self study
Workload:
90 h
Class time:
30 h / 2 SWS
Self study:
60 h
Duration 1 Semester
Frequency Irregular
Language of instruction German
Type of Exam

Workpiece with documentation

Content

Students work out and discuss central special effects and trick techniques of film productions on the basis of current examples. At the same time, they learn basic special effects, which they are to implement in small groups in form of a short film. Examples of effects include: Bluescreen/Greenscreen, overlay, digital matte, miniature effects, stop motion.

Objectives

Students have knowledge and in-depth understanding of the basic special effects of film production and are familiar with current effects techniques based on relevant, current examples.

Allocation of credits / grading
Type of Class
Status
SWS
Credits
Type of Exam
Exam duration
Evaluation
Calculation
of Module (%)
Seminar
S
o
2
3.0
tp, op
30
g
100
Prerequisite for participation MEDI-4510 Audiovisual Media I (Camera and Digital Editing)
Lecturer / Other Schilling
Literature

Fontaine: Adobe After Effects CS5: Das Praxisbuch zum Lernen und Nachschlagen,
Giesen / Mulack: Special Visual Effects: Planung und Produktion,
Rickitt / Harryhausen: Special Effects: The History and Technique

Last offered unknown
Planned for currently not planned
Assigned Study Areas INFO-INFO, MEDI-APPL, MEDI-INFO, MEDI-PRAX, MEDZ-SEM, ML-CS