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Media, Design en IT
Expert Class Video & SFX 38193/3630/2627/1/11
Study guide

Expert Class Video & SFX

38193/3630/2627/1/11
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • International programmes Media, Design and IT
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
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
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

Caution

IPMDI/GDM/012

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

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 (list)

Adobe Creative softwareMandatory
Online Learning material on DigitapMandatory
Study guideMandatory

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Practicum30,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours178,00 hours

Evaluation (text)

For the conditions governing the resitting of a missed (partial) examination within and outside the examination periods, please refer to the Teaching and Examination Regulations.

Outside the examination period, the following also applies: Not every assessment activity can be resat for organisational or pedagogical reasons.

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series60,00Digital / presentation
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)40,00Digital / presentation
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series100,00Digital / presentation