TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGN
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
VCD4142	Digital Compositing	Spring	2	2	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. ECE ARIHAN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The main objective of this course is to introduce students to digital compositing, a key field in visual effects and animation for television and cinema, by using examples to convey essential concepts and techniques. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, offering students both artistic and technical experience through project-based work. Additionally, students develop a foundational understanding of digital compositing principles.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Recognize the categories of digital compositing.
2) Analyze the national and global examples of the area.
3) Define the digital compositing workflow.
4) Display technical skills for visual effects and digital compositing.
5) Execute the steps for digital compositing workflow.
6) Execute preliminary visual effects and compositing projects for TV and cinema

Course Content

This course covers subjects on the various techniques on compositing and altering moving image as well as application examples, classworks and projects. The necessary software skills to make these applications are presented to the students on a weekly basis.
Teaching Methods: Lecture, Individual Study, Discussion, Project, Implementation, Technology-Enhanced Learning

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Detailed information about lessons, program and calendar.
2)	Digital compositing categories. What's going in Turkey and the World. Adobe After Effects as a compositing tool.
3)	Digital Compositing workflow. Terms of set extension, matte painting, motion control, original plate, principal photography versus digital cinematography. Rotoscoping, tracking, matchmoving, chroma keying tools in After Effects.
4)	Preparing materials for a painless workflow. Different approaches to similar shots. Adobe After Effects: Basic compositing tools of After Effects. Photoshop - AE intercourse.
5)	Sky Replacement Çalıştayı Adobe After Effects: Chroma Key, BlueBox-Greenbox, Alpha-Luma matte, garbage matte, travelling matte.
6)	Basic Matte painting workshop. Adobe After Effects: Rotoscoping.
7)	Advanced matte painting workshop. Adobe After Effects: Stablizing, motion tracking.
8)	Basic rotoscoping workshop. Adobe After Effects: 3d camera and 3d layers.
9)	Advanced rotoscoping workshop. Adobe After Effects: 3d camera, multipass render, z-buffer.
10)	Chroma keying workshop. Adobe After Effects: Primary & secondary color correction, animating filters, optical effects.
11)	Motion tracking & matchmoving workshop. Adobe After Effects: Corner pin, perspective distortion.
12)	Final Project workshop 1
13)	Final Project workshop 2
14)	Final Project workshop 3

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	The course notes will be given weekly.
References:	1) The Art & Science of Digital Compositing, Ron Brinkmann, May, 1999, ISBN-10: 0121339602, ISBN-13: 978-0121339609 2) The Invisible Art, Mark Cotta Vaz, Nov 2002, ISBN-10: 0811831361, ISBN-13: 978-0811831369 3) www.vfxworld.com 4) www.fxguide.com www.creativecow.net

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Project	1	% 50
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 10
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 90
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Project	14	38
Homework Assignments	14	42
Final	1	3
Total Workload		125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Understands the principles of artistic creation and basic design and applies the art and design objects he creates within this framework.
2)	Conducts the multifaceted research required for textile and fashion design processes and analyzes and interprets the results.
3)	Creates original and applicable fabric, clothing and pattern designs by using elements from different historical periods and cultures in accordance with his purpose.
4)	Recognizes textile raw materials and equipments.
5)	Uses computer programs effectively in the garment and fabric surface design process.
6)	Has professional technical knowledge regarding the implementation of clothing designs and production; In this context, recognizes and uses technological tools and equipment.
7)	Understands the importance of interdisciplinary interaction and communication in textile and clothing design-production-presentation processes and reflects this on the processes.
8)	Works in a programmed and disciplined manner in professional practices.
9)	Realizes the necessity of lifelong learning to maintain his productivity, creativity and professional competence.
10)	Understands, adopts and applies ethical responsibilities in professional practices; Has knowledge of relevant legal regulations.
11)	Establishes effective visual, written and verbal communication in the field of textile and fashion design.
12)	Reflects his knowledge on current and contemporary issues from all fields to his professional theoretical and practical studies on textile and clothing design; Understands the social and universal effects of these issues.
13)	Has sufficient awareness about social justice, environmental awareness, quality culture and protection of cultural values.