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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Design Principles in Composition | |||
| Reference | CM3128 | Version | 3 |
| Created | September 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | July 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | April 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to evaluate design principles and methods, and apply them to composition in different digital media contexts. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Contrast compositional design elements and principles in the context of design project briefs. |
| 2 | Assemble design principles in the context of composition for a variety of digital media contexts based on design project briefs. |
| 3 | Make judgement on appropriate design principles for the production of digital media artefacts and appropriate tools in the manipulation of these artefacts. |
| 4 | Schedule a structured approach to planning and development of design project briefs. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Basic Principles: Rule of thirds, Rule of odds, Centre of interest, Rabatment, Eye line/horizon, Perspective (1, 2 and 3-point) Photography: Filtering, Framing, Balance, Angle of View/Perspective Layout and composition for storyboarding, Concept Art, Matte Painting, Film, Games, Animation |
| Module Delivery |
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| Key concepts are introduced and illustrated through lectures. In the laboratories the students will progress through a sequence if exercises to develop sufficient knowledge of design and composition techniques to enable them to complete the practical design and implementation. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Coursework involving creation and evaluation of digital artefacts applying design principles in composition. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of Component 1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | To achieve an A, the student needs to achieve an A in Component 1 |
| B | To achieve a B, the student needs to achieve a B in Component 1 |
| C | To achieve a C, the student needs to achieve a C in Component 1 |
| D | To achieve a D, the student needs to achieve a D in Component 1 |
| E | To achieve an E, the student needs to achieve an E in Component 1 |
| F | To achieve an F, the student needs to achieve an F in Component 1 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Freeman, M., 2017. The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photographs. Hachette UK |
| 2 | Bacher, H. P., 2018. Vision: Color and Composition for Film. Laurence King Publishing |
| 3 | Ghertner, E., 2010. Layout and Composition for Animation. Focal Press. |