Arena Animation International Program VFx

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1 Master Presenter Manual Arena Animation International Program VFx OV-3076 Effective from: April 2014 Ver. 1.0

2 Amendment Record Version No. Effective Date Change Replaced Pages 1.0 April 2014 New - Term 1 Aptech Limited Page 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ARENA ANIMATION INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM VFX... 4 GENERAL CURRICULUM INFORMATION... 5 COURSE DELIVERABLES... 6 THEORY VS LAB COVERAGE (2 HRS A DAY/ 3 DAYS A WEEK)... 8 TRAINING METHODOLOGY EVALUATION COMPONENTS EVALUATION DETAILS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Term 1 Aptech Limited Page 3

4 Introduction Arena Animation International Program VFx At the end of this module, the student will be able to: Describe the principles and elements of design and visualization. Explain the importance and usage of various types of colors in designing an artwork. Describe various visualization and imagery techniques Explain the usage of storyboard for graphic designing and layout Sketch humans, animals, and cartoons using various sketching techniques Explain resolution in terms of images, input, and output devices Explain various forms of typography Choose a typeface Work with the various elements in the Illustrator interface Work with gradients, drawing tools, layers, and text Measure and paint objects and also work with effects Work with graphics, symbols, and 3D Export, create, and print Web graphics using Illustrator Differentiate between Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw Draw various shapes Describe the usage CorelDraw Text tools Print objects/documents created on CorelDraw Describe the interface of Photoshop CS6 Define various image sizes and resolutions in Photoshop CS6 Use the various layers and tools in the toolbox Enhance an image by using painting tools and applying various filters and text effects Explain advertising Discuss various types of print advertising Use color, fonts and graphics for creating a campaign Explain the interface of Adobe InDesign CS6 Explain the usage of various tools in the toolbox Work with documents, layouts, and templates Create a book in InDesign CS6 Explain ways to export a book Term 1 Aptech Limited Page 4

5 General Curriculum Information Module Duration Skill Book Code Name Theory Lab Total Code Code Name Design and Visualization DVF Fundamentals OV-DVFKIT01 GIF TT CI CA Graphics and Illustrations Fundamentals OV- GRFKIT01 Typography Techniques OV-TYP0001 Creative Illustrations OV-CrI0001 Creating Artworks OV-CrA0001 Tool Design and Visualization Fundamentals - Graphics and Illustrations Fundamentals - IM Image Magic OV-IMM0015 Image Magic Design for Design for Print and Print and DPA Advertising OV-DPA0001 Media Media MP Publishing OV-MEP0007 Publishing Typography Techniques - Creative Adobe Illustrations Illustrator Creating Artworks CorelDraw Adobe Photoshop Extended Advertising - Adobe Indesign PP Print Portfolio OV-PRG0006 Project - Grand Total Term 1 Aptech Limited Page 5

6 Course Deliverables This module deliverables are available on OnlineVarsity To aid the teaching process, following are the deliverables Faculty Deliverables: 1. Presenter Manual (PM) To aid the learning process, following are the deliverables Student Deliverables: 1. Learner s Guide (ebook) Resources available on OnlineVarsity for Students: Icons Feature - Description / Functionality Download Book - Student has the option to download the subject related e-book and read offline Glossary - Student can access a list of subject related specialized words with their definitions. FAQ - Student can access frequently asked questions and their answers Show Me How - Student can view a step-wise simulation / demonstration of the module related topics. Work Assignments - Student can solve scenario based lab assignments (Hands-on). The faculty will evaluate and give their feedbacks. Term 1 Aptech Limited Page 6

7 Download Source code / Files Student can download courseware related source files. References - Student can access additional subject related material for reading. Feedback - Student can provide feedback on the course material Ask to Learn Student can submit subject related technical queries. Queries submitted will be directed to the particular course coordinator/head. Term 1 Aptech Limited Page 7

8 Theory Vs Lab Coverage (2 hrs a day/ 3 days a week) Weeks / Modules DVF O4 O7 O1 O3 D3 GIF O3- O7 O6 D3 O1-O2 TT O5- Te1 D3 O1 O2- O4 O6 A1 CI O9 A2 D3 CA O1 O2-O8 Te2 D3 O1 O2-O8 O9 A3 Weeks / Modules IM A4 O2-O17 Te3 D3 O1 DPA O5 D3 O1 O2- O4 MP O12 O1 A5 D3 O2-O11 Te4 PP D3 O1- O2 O3- O7 O8 Term 1 Aptech Limited Page 8

9 DVF GIF TT CI CA IM DPA MP PP Design and Visualization Fundamentals Graphics and Illustrations Fundamentals Typography Techniques Creative Illustrations Creating Artworks Image Magic Design for Print and Advertising Media Publishing Print Portfolio T Theory session; L Lab session; O - Online Session; A - Assignment; Te Test D - Day Term 1 Aptech Limited Page 9

10 Training Methodology The course will follow the T + L+T+ L+ T + L methodology. Wherever applicable or mentioned, the student will have to create and submit assignments and will also have to appear for Internal Tests. Assignments [A]: Assignments for each module should be completed during the allocated time. The assignments will have to be submitted to the faculty for evaluation. Additional Assignments wherever applicable have been provided in the respective module presenter s manual. Faculty has to ensure that student creates the assignment. The project/portfolio created by the students will be a connectivity of all assignments created. Internal Tests [Te]: The student will have to appear for Internal Tests. The objective questions for Internal Tests will be prepared by the faculty only. Internal Tests for modules mentioned in the evaluation table should be completed during the time allocated for test. Term 1 Aptech Limited Page 10

11 Evaluation Components I. Assignments Assignments will be administered by the faculty while conducting the course. The following table lists the topics involved in the course: Marks: 25 per assignment 1. Typography Techniques 2. Creative Illustrations 3. Creative Artworks 4. Image Magic 5. Media Publishing II. Internal Tests Duration: 2 hours each The faculty will administer the Internal Tests. These tests will be according to the table given below. Marks: 25 per test Duration: 2 hours each 1. Design and Visualization Fundamentals, Graphics and Illustration Fundamentals and Typography Techniques 2. Creative Illustrations and Creative Artworks 3. Image Magic 4. Design for Print and Advertising and Media Publishing III. Project This project will be a portfolio of the students with emphasis on Print Portfolio. Faculties should ensure that the students have taken a backup on the CD. At the end of the semester, students will make a presentation of all the projects and they will be evaluated. Marks: 100 Duration: As per the PM IV. Semester End Examination Examinations will be conducted at the end of each semester. The students will be evaluated on the examinable modules based on the evaluation strategy given in the table below. Below is the list of modules to be covered in Final Examination along with their weightages: Marks: 20 Type: Objective Duration: 1 hour each Sr. No. Module Name Percentage of content 1. Creative Illustrations 20% 2. Creative Artworks 20% 3. Image Magic 40% 4. Media Publishing 20% Term 1 Aptech Limited Page 11

12 Evaluation Details Components Marks to be obtained Internal Marks Test (Te) 50% + Assignments (A) 100% Sem-End / External Marks Online Exam 100% Project Marks Project Marks 100% Overall weighted final marks Internal 25% + External 40% + Project 35% Grade Based System The students are awarded grades based on the following criteria: Overall Weighted Marks > = 40% but, < 60% qualifies for Pass Overall Weighted Marks > = 60% but < 75 % qualifies for Credit and Overall Weighted Marks > = 75 % qualifies for Distinction. Note: To attain a Pass/Credit/Distinction grade, a student should achieve at least 40% in each of the elements of internal examination as well as final examination; otherwise, he/she will be declared as, Referred. Term 1 Aptech Limited Page 12

13 System Requirements Hardware Requirements 64-bit operating system required: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (Service Pack 2 recommended) or Windows 7 2GB of RAM (4GB or more recommended) 16.3GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash-based storage devices) 1280x900 display (1280x1024 recommended) with qualified hardware-accelerated OpenGL graphics card, 16-bit color, and 256MB of VRAM Some GPU-accelerated features in Adobe Photoshop require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL RPM hard drive for editing compressed video formats; RAID 0 for uncompressed Adobe-certified card for capture and export to tape for SD/HD workflows OHCI-compatible IEEE 1394 port for DV and HDV capture, export to tape, and transmit to DV device Sound card compatible with ASIO protocol or Microsoft Windows Driver Model DVD-ROM drive compatible with dual-layer DVDs (DVD+-R burner for burning DVDs; Blu-ray burner for creating Blu-ray Disc media) QuickTime software required for QuickTime features Adobe Flash Player 10 software required to play back DVD projects exported as SWF files Broadband Internet connection required for online services Software Requirements 64-bit operating system required: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (Service Pack 2 recommended) or Windows 7 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Adobe Illustrator CorelDraw Adobe Photoshop Extended Adobe Indesign ***End of Document*** Term 1 Aptech Limited Page 13