This multi-disciplinary course develops the skills and understandings necessary for constructing computer generated story worlds for use in a broad range of media industries. Project work will include pre-visualisation sequences for film or TV, virtual spaces for use in massively multiplayer online games and social virtual worlds and rich environments for CG animation or machinima.
By the end of this course students will have experience in:
- Creating a range of pre-visualisations of both real and fantasy spaces
- Exploring the strong links between real set design and virtual world design from a production and cinematographic perspective
- Using a wide range of environmental design tools, off-the shelf virtual worlds and the various advanced techniques required for high-end production
- Exploring spaces and tools designed particularly for multiplayer quest-based game play
- Creative worlds designed for low end browser-based social interaction through to 3D immersive social virtual worlds
- Finding stories and locations in game engines and creating a wide range of Machinima
Throughout this 32 week course students will work on several practical projects including a real industry brief.
Through lectures, demonstrations, masterclasses, and industry guest speakers students will investigate areas such as Cinematography, 3D set and landscape creation, Voice Over Scripting and Production, Lighting, Team Production, Character Animation, Game Play and Sound and Music Design.
This course provides opportunities to develop creative ideas and projects in a multi-disciplinary environment
Pre-requisites:
Demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the following areas:
- Filmmaking
Such as: Production, writing, animation, cinematography, sound or music design, digital visual effects
- Interactive Programming and/or Design
Such as: Online Coding, Interactive Design, Installation Art, Social Web 2.0 Development, Offline Scripting, Interactive Production
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated creative potential as evident in portfolio
- Evidence of ability to complete complex tasks
- Evidence of original creative thinking
Tasks to be completed as part of the application process
- Set Task 1
Create an original response to the theme of 'loneliness'. Please limit written responses to 500 words or other responses to 5 minutes duration.
- Set Task 2
Choose any 5 photographs from the images included in the application form (in no more than 500 words)
- Include four copies of your creative portfolio which demonstrates your talent and potential. Your portfolio can include documentation of artwork, written work, film, video and interactive work. (Your portfolio must fit in an A4 envelope). Clearly outline your official role on any work submitted in your portfolio.
OR
If you come from a technical background and do not have a creative portfolio, please provide four copies of a Professional Statement which, in no more than 500 words, establishes your eligibility for the course. The statement should outline your reasons for applying, your relevant experience and how you propose to use the knowledge and skills gained from this course.
- Include four copies of your Curriculum Vitae
- Include four copies of a professional reference from someone in the industry who can attest to your skills
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