1st Sit COURSEWORK 1–QUESTION PAPER

Year Long 2024/2025

Module Code:	CU6008NI
Module Title:	Visual Effects for Computer Graphics and Games
Module Leader:	Dibesh Man Maskey (Islington College)

Coursework Type:	Individual – Production 1: VFX for 3D Scene
Coursework Weight:	This coursework accounts for 40%of your total module grades but will be graded out of 100.
Submission Date:
Milestone 1 submission	Week 5 – 28th Nov 2024
Milestone 2 submission	Week 9 – 31st Dec 2024
Final Submission	Week 13 – 29th Jan 2025
When Coursework is given out:	Week 2
Submission Instructions:	Submit the following to the Islington College RTE department before the due date: Production Process Documentation Google Drive Folder Link Youtube link
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Coursework 1–Production 1: VFX for 3D Scene

This coursework assesses the following Learning Outcomes of the module:

LO1: understand the advanced concepts and creative and technical issues related to VFX;

LO3: demonstrate a capability to choose the appropriate advanced techniques and tools as well as apply in practice the knowledge and skills to match project requirements and suggest effective problem solutions;

Coursework Introduction

This coursework enables you to develop your skills in developing and applying VFX to a 3D animation scene.

In your 1^stcoursework, are to make VFX using any 3D Software and apply it to an animation scene

Note:

• no presets of any kind are allowed to be used
• The project should be the same as the storyboard you developed.
• Learning base software is MAYA

Instructions

For this coursework, here’s how you can proceed:

1. Select Your 3D Software

• Choose Software: Although your primary tool is Maya, you can explore other 3D software like Blender, Cinema 4D, or Houdini to create the VFX.

2. Plan the story and the VFX

• Create Storyboard: create your story and storyboard accordingly
• Identify the Effects: Decide on the two environment-based VFX you want to create. This could include effects like weather (rain, snow, fog), explosions, fire, or environmental destruction.
• Scene Integration: Plan how these effects will be integrated into your existing animation scenes.

3. Create the VFX

• VFX Creation: Use the chosen software to create the two VFX sequences. Pay attention to realism, interaction with the environment, and overall visual impact.
• Simulations and Dynamics: Utilize the software’s simulation tools to create realistic effects. For example, consider using fluid simulations for natural movement if you’re making a fire effect.

4. Apply VFX to the Animation Scene

• Scene Integration: Integrate the animated scene with your created VFX.
• Rendering: Render the scene with the VFX applied. Ensure that the effects are properly integrated and enhance the overall animation.( you can render effects in passes and composite later.)
• No Breakdown Required: Since a breakdown video is not required for this submission, focus on ensuring the VFX is seamless and well-integrated.

6. Final Submission

• Submit PDF file with a proper link to your final video and drive link.

This approach will guide you to complete your coursework.

COURSEWORK 1 –

Production 1: Visual Effects for Computer Graphics and Games

Deliverables

• Project files with all sources for textures.
• Project progress documentation with all the details of how the project was carried out.
• Final video is to be provided in MP4 format with H.264 codec with a minimum of 352 by 240 resolution.(also youtube link for the same video)

Note: Marks will not be impacted based on the resolution of the video

Description of the assessment component	Week due
CWK – Coursework	Week 13
Assessment description: The student is required to submit a 3D scene, including character animation and one environment-based effect.
Milestone 1 Description: Concept, Storyboard development, research, Documentation up to research topic.	Week 5
Milestone 2 Description: Documentation with Drive Link with 3D environment and character model with texture and character animation Scenes i.e. Maya files .according to the storyboard. Documentation is to be completed till modelling and animation.	Week 9

Google Drive Contents Structure

Contents

Folder Structure: Documentation Photoshop Files Project Files Rendered Images Readme.txt References.txt

Documentation – This folder should contain the soft copy of the documentation submitted. Photoshop Files – contain the Photoshop source files used for the model. Project Files – This should contain the 3D Scene Files. The proper folder structure and naming is expected. Rendered Images – Should contain the rendered images in .jpg format. Readme.txt – Should contain student name, student ID, course of study, lecturer name, and folder and file structure location information. References.txt – contain the proper links of any external sources used in the project.

Note: Harvard-style referencing must be used for reference.

MARKING SCHEME

Criteria

Marks

Character Model	7
Set Model	7
Research is done for the project	10
Storyboard	15
Character Animation Supporting Effects	10
Environment Based Effect	20
Rendered Video (Lighting)	8
Rendered Video (Shaders)	8
Documentation	15

*note- Please Submit PDF files only. This PDF must contain a drive link of necessary files and a YouTube link to the submitted video.