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Computer Generated Imagery and Sound 1
level 1 semester 2


This module will be of particular interest to students wishing to follow a carrer in the film or tv visual effects industry. It introduces the principles of 2D digital imagery in both raster and vector forms and students will learn how to blend and composite digital imagery in both it's static and moving form.
During workshop sessions students will use professional image and video editing software to a high level of sophistication.
Techniques used in the film and television industry such as chroma keying and colour correction will be taught enabling the combination of imagery from a variety of sources to be seemlessly combined.
Additionally digital audio synthesis and manipulation techniques will be introduced.

Assesment is by coursework and in class test.

CGI