Special Effects Field of study: Music in Multimedia
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025

Module name: Special Effects
Module code: W6-DigiCrea-MM-SE
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The "Special Effects" module introduces students to special effects, their applications, and the techniques used in audiovisual production. Throughout the workshop, participants will familiarize themselves with various methods of creating visual effects, ranging from traditional techniques to modern digital approaches. The course includes theoretical knowledge and practical exercises, allowing students to develop their impact on contexts such as films, video games, and VR productions. Students will be able to work with different tools and software used in the industry, gaining the skills necessary to produce high-quality special effects. The module will also cover contemporary trends in this field, including physical simulations and real-time generated effects. The module aims to foster creativity in participants and familiarize them with the processes of creating special effects in the context of modern multimedia productions.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
TThe student knows the basic techniques for creating traditional and digital special effects in audiovisual production. [IMG-S2-SE_1]
 W6-MM-S2-W02 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-W05 [3/5]
The student can use tools and software to create visual effects in various forms of production, such as films, video games, or VR. [IMG-S2-SE_2]
 W6-MM-S2-U03 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-U04 [5/5]
The student can plan and execute special effects, considering modern digital approaches and physical simulations. [IMG-S2-SE_3]
 W6-MM-S2-U03 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-U04 [4/5]
The student can analyze special effects in the context of contemporary trends in the audiovisual industry. [IMG-S2-SE_4]
 W6-MM-S2-U03 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-U04 [4/5]
The student is open to teamwork and can effectively share their knowledge and skills while working on special effects projects. [IMG-S2-SE_5]
 W6-MM-S2-K02 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-K03 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-K06 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [Wr_SE] 28 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06]  		course work IMG-S2-SE_1 IMG-S2-SE_2 IMG-S2-SE_3 IMG-S2-SE_4 IMG-S2-SE_5
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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