Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Media, Design en IT
Video & VFX Essentials41840/3527/2526/1/45
Study guide

Video & VFX Essentials

41840/3527/2526/1/45
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Graphical and Digital Media, programme stage 2
    Programme option:
    • Labs year 2 sem 3: BDL, MDL
    • Labs year 2 sem 3: IDL, MDL
    • Labs year 2 sem 3: MDL, PDL
    • Lab jaar 2 sem 3: MDL, VDL
  • Microcredential in de grafische en digitale Media
    Programme option:
    • 2D
    • 3D
    • Motion
    • Video & VFX
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: Beyers Aaron, Delafortry Lina
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2025 (1st semester)
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation/tolerance: This course unit is eligible for deliberation/tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

Explore
You use creative thinking techniques to conceive and design surprising video concepts.
You choose appropriate camera techniques to visually support atmosphere, space and subject matter i.f.v. location shots.
You apply targeted camera movements to visually enhance the impact of a storyline.
You create virtual landscapes using particle systems and compositing techniques.
Materialize
You create stable handheld shots keeping the subject in focus during movement.
You use basic audio techniques to correctly record ambient sounds at a location.
You use audio techniques to record testimonials and interviews clearly and distinctly.
You apply lighting techniques to film quality images in difficult lighting conditions.
You apply colour correction and grading to video footage, taking into account the basic principles of colour theory.
You perform secondary colour corrections to highlight or correct specific image elements, while maintaining the overall visual style.
You apply AI matte painting techniques to achieve a visually coherent and technically correct final result.
You apply masking and visual effects to professionally finish video footage.
You apply generative AI tools to seamlessly remove or add elements in video.
You master colour correction and VFX tools to optimise the look and feel of your images.
Professionalizing
You reflect on your workflow and post-production choices based on feedback received and formulate concrete improvement goals.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials11,00 hours
Practicum11,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours56,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series100,00