Academic year
2025-26
Is found in:
- International programmes Media, Design and IT
Programme option:
- GDM International - Motion Design
Choice package:
- Subjects of your choice - Motion Design
This is a single course unit.
Study load:
8 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
- exam contract (to obtain a credit).
- exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Beyers Aaron
Other teaching staff: Backaert Michael
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: This course unit is eligible for deliberation according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 208,00 hours
Short description
In this expert class, we take a step further into the world of video production during lectures and exercises, where we delve both technically and creatively into advanced use of various video disciplines and special effects.
We analyze films and existing advertising campaigns and delve into the technical aspects of special effects. In doing so, we delve deeper into the circumstances and camera settings that are essential to successfully achieve a specific special effect. We edit existing and own video footage with special effects and also focus on the color correction of the video footage using DaVinci.
To smoothly complete this OLOD, good prior knowledge of Premiere and After Effects software is required.
Course content
The following topics are covered:
- Production-technical analysis of common special effects
- Production of different special effects
- Shooting video in function of specific special effects
- Use of manual settings of a video camera depending on circumstances and effects
- Recording, narrative use and post-production of audio
- Appropriate application for communicative or commercial purposes
- Green key recording and processing
- Using different lighting set-ups for certain SFX / to create a specific atmosphere
- Perform colour corrections to enhance certain SFX
Study material (text): Mandatory
- Online learning material on Digitap
- Study guide
- Adobe Creative software
Educational organisation (list)
Evaluation (list)
Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 1st examination period | Skills assessment during the examination series | 60,00 | |
| 1st examination period | Skills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation) | 40,00 | |
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 2nd examination period | Skills assessment during the examination series | 100,00 | |
Evaluation (text)
The conditions for a catch-up (partial) exam during and outside the examination series are to be found in the Education and Examination Regulations. In addition, the following also applies outside the examination series: Not every evaluation activity can be redone for organizational or didactic reasons.