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2nd Bachelor in Computer Graphics Design

 ECTS CreditsNumber of Hours (h/year)
560
3,545
3,545
2,530
2,530
2,530
7,590
2,530
2,530
2,530
2,530
Orientation au choix
Graphisme - Prépresse
2,530
2,530
2,530
215
Web - Multimédia
1,515
445
445
3D - Vidéo
2,530
215
2,530
2,530
2,530
1,515
2,530
3,545
3,545

(3D) Advanced 3D Techniques

ECTS Credits2,5
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffCLAISSE, Nicolas
Course UnitOptional
TermQuad. 2
CodeTECH-GRAI0044/2
Prerequisite

To have succeeded the first semester's courses

Aims and Objectives

Learning advanced techniques of modeling, set-up (body and face) and rendering of charachters in 3D, compositing; from pre-production to post-production.

Description

Application exercices of the various techniques studied

Bibliography
Teaching and Learning MethodsTutorials
Project or fieldwork
Assessment MethodsWritten and/or oral examination
Projects or practical work
Continuous assessment
NotesYes
LanguageFrench
English

Special Techniques 2D

ECTS Credits1,5
Number of Hours (h/year)15
Teaching staffXHENSEVAL, Jérome
Course UnitOptional
TermQuad. 2
CodeTECH-GRAI0046/2
Prerequisite

 

  • To have passed the course of "Création infographique 2D" (1st year) 
  • To have regularly attended all courses in the first semester 

 

Aims and Objectives

To master computer graphic techniques in order to apply them to graphic creations 

Description

Technical application excercises 

Bibliography
Teaching and Learning MethodsLaboratory work
Project or fieldwork
Assessment MethodsProjects or practical work
Continuous assessment
NotesNo
LanguageFrench

Applied CG Techniques 1

ECTS Credits4
Number of Hours (h/year)45
Teaching staffVILAIN, Dominique
Course UnitOptional
TermQuad. 2
CodeTECH-GRAI0047/2
Prerequisite

HTML / CSS / Javascript

Aims and Objectives

Mastering a programming language on the server side (PHP) and creating manageable and interactive websites

Description

PHP programming language and good programming practices

Bibliography
Teaching and Learning MethodsLaboratory work
Project or fieldwork
Assessment MethodsWritten and/or oral examination
Projects or practical work
Continuous assessment
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench

Interactive Multimedia

ECTS Credits4
Number of Hours (h/year)45
Teaching staffDUPONT, Myriam; VILAIN, Dominique
Course UnitOptional
TermQuad. 2
CodeTECH-GRAI0048/2
Prerequisite

HTML / CSS / JAVASCRIPT

Aims and Objectives

Being able to create interactive websites on the client-side

Description

Flash, Actionscript, jQuery, HTML5

Bibliography
Teaching and Learning MethodsLaboratory work
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Projects or practical work
Continuous assessment
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench

Techniques infographiques appliquées 2

ECTS Credits2,5
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffBOUDRON, Thomas
Course UnitOptional
TermQuad. 2
CodeTECH-GRAI0043/2
Prerequisite

To have succeeded the first semester's courses

Aims and Objectives

Learning body mechanics and creation of short video sequences with sound. Study of lip sync. Study of character design and learning software ZBrush. Study of realistic rendering.

Description

Application exercices of the various techniques studied

Bibliography
Teaching and Learning MethodsTutorials
Project or fieldwork
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Oral examinations
Projects or practical work
Continuous assessment
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

Digitalization and images Processing

ECTS Credits2,5
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffVIVEGNIS, Maelle
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 2
CodeTECH-GRAI0014/2
Prerequisite

Graphic design, 1st year

Aims and Objectives

To develop a sense of balance in page layout

Description

Geometry of graphic design, rules and tools.

Bibliography

Geometry of Design – Studies in Proportion and Composition par K. Elam

Grid Systems – Principles of Organizing Type par K. Elam

Typographic Systems – Rules for Organizing Type par K. Elam

Making and Breaking the Grid: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop par T. Samara

MISE EN PAGE(S), ETC. par D. Gautier

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Tutorials
Group seminars or workshops
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Projects or practical work
Continuous assessment
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench

Typographie

ECTS Credits2,5
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffVILAIN, Dominique
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodeTECH-GRAI0015/2
Prerequisite
Aims and Objectives

Mastering the fundamentals of typography and becoming familiar with famous fonts families

Description

  History, Orthotypography, Legibility, Readability, Microtypography (recognition of fonts faces), Macrotypography (page layout and typographic greyness)

Bibliography

Lexique des règles typographiques en vigueur à l’imprimerie nationale

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Projects or practical work
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench

Technique prépresse - Théorie

ECTS Credits1,5
Number of Hours (h/year)15
Teaching staffSPIRLET, Xavier
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1
CodeTECH-GRAI0016/2
Prerequisite
  • Success in the following courses : "Technique de l'édition",  « NTI » (1st year).
Aims and Objectives
  • Knowledge of all stages of  Printing Process, from start to end.
  • Knowledge of all types of image and text files intended for printing.
  • Mastery of Prepress technical language  to be able to communicate without ambiguïty with     every collaboration (photographer, author-illustrator, paper specialist, photo-engraver, printer).
  • Mastery of theorical notions for page-layout and  image construction.
  • Description

    The contents are those of  Aims and Objectives.

    Bibliography
    • Encyclopédie de la chose imprimée. Du papier à l'écran, Marc Combier, Yvette Pesez, éditions Retz, 1999.
    • La chaîne graphique. Prépresse, impression, finition, Kaj Johansson, Peter Lundberg, Robert Ryberg, éditions Eyrolles, 2005.
    • Mise en page et impression, notions élémentaires, Yves Perrousseaux, éditeur Atelier Perrousseaux, 1996-2003.
    • Manuel de typographie française élémentaire, Yves Perrousseaux, éditeur Atelier Perrousseaux, 1995-2005. 
    • Lexique des règles typographiques en vigueur à l'Imprimerie Nationale, Paris, Imprimerie Nationale, 1990
    Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
    Laboratory work
    • Lectures
    • Projects or practical work
    Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
    Projects or practical work
    NotesIn part
    LanguageFrench

    Aesthetic

    ECTS Credits2,5
    Number of Hours (h/year)30
    Teaching staffSPIRLET, Xavier
    Course UnitCompulsory
    TermQuad. 2
    CodeTECH-GRAI0019/2
    Prerequisite

    Having passed the corresponding course of 1st baccalauréat

    Aims and Objectives

    Make see. This course tries be an opportunity to see as many and diverse visual things as can be. We will examine artistic movements in the fields of design, fine arts, architecture, photography and graphic design in general. 

    Description

    Audiovisual documents, the list of which changes every year. 

    Bibliography
    Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
    Tutorials
    Assessment MethodsEssays
    Projects or practical work
    NotesIn part
    LanguageFrench
    English

    Graphic arts and design 3D

    ECTS Credits3,5
    Number of Hours (h/year)45
    Teaching staffBOUDRON, Thomas; BOUNAFAA, Mariama; CLAISSE, Nicolas
    Course UnitCompulsory
    TermQuad. 1
    CodeTECH-GRAI0020/2
    Prerequisite

    Graphics et design 3D – 1st year course.

    Aims and Objectives

    This course learns how to use the Maya - Autodesk software to create character models and their animation in 3D.

    Description

    The following techniques are covered :

    Polygons modelling.

    UV Edition

    Simplified setup

    Structures and character animation, animation principles application

    Mental Ray Lighting, Global Illumination, Final Gathering, Ambiant Occlusion, Raytracing

    Rendering: scanline and Mental Ray

    Camera shots,...

    Bibliography

    Sybex - Advanced Maya Texturing and Lighting

    Sybex - Mental Ray for Maya 3ds Max and XSI

    Sybex - Introducing Maya 2008

    Kerlow – The Art of 3D Computer : Animation and Effects

    R. Williams – The Animator's Survival Kit

    Bernard Péroche - Informatique graphique

    G. Maestri - Créez et animez vos personnages 3D.

    D.Ablan - Cinématographie et mise en scène

    O Demers – Textures & couleurs

    Teaching and Learning MethodsTutorials
    Project or fieldwork
    Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
    Projects or practical work
    Continuous assessment
    NotesYes
    LanguageFrench

    Computer Graphics Design (2D)

    ECTS Credits3,5
    Number of Hours (h/year)45
    Teaching staffDELAYEN, Eric; ETIENNE, Véronique; XHENSEVAL, Jérome
    Course UnitCompulsory
    TermQuad. 1
    CodeTECH-GRAI0022/2
    Prerequisite

    To have passed the course of "Créations infographiques 2D" (1st year). 

    Aims and Objectives

    Using Photoshop and Illustrator tools to create personal or customer projects, conform with technical and graphical constraints. 

    Description

    Technical Exercices in Photoshop and Illustrator.

    Projetcs : Compositing, duotone seflportrait, promotional posters, vector map.

    Bibliography

    Collectif, Adobe Photoshop CS5 Classroom in a Book, Campus Press / Adobe Press, 2011.

    Collectif, Adobe Illustrator CS5 Classroom in a Book, Campus Press / Adobe Press, 2011.

    Teaching and Learning MethodsLaboratory work
    Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
    Projects or practical work
    Continuous assessment
    NotesIn part
    LanguageFrench
    English

    Logic image and argumentation

    ECTS Credits2,5
    Number of Hours (h/year)30
    Teaching staffETIENNE, Véronique
    Course UnitCompulsory
    TermQuad. 1 and 2
    CodeTECH-GRAI0052/2
    Prerequisite

    None

    Aims and Objectives

    The course analyses the different types of images and their structure, aiming to develop the ability to recreate various elements by means of computer graphics or mixed graphical means.

    The course will particularly look at the field of advertising, often being the most complete sector with regards to conceptual level.

    The interest in documentation and creation around a specific topic as well as curiosity and the openness to learn from criticism should be induced in students.

    Finally, students are taught a maximum of actual communication techniques, in order for them to be able to present and defend project work orally as well as manage different difficult conditions related to their further profession.

    Description

    Image analysis (4 level)

    Coloring: meaning and effects

    The logo: typographical, graphical, mixed

    Creation and defense of a personal image

    Bibliography

    « Quand les images vous prennent au mot – ou comment décrypter les images », Dominique Serre-Floersheim, Les éditions d’organisation université, Paris, 1993

    « Pub Story – l’histoire mondiale de la publicité en 65 campagnes », Jacques Séguéla, éditions hoëbeke, 1994

    « Le logo », Christian Delorme, éditions d’Organisation, 1999

    Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
    Project or fieldwork

    Through theory and examples we will progressively elaborate the subjects stated under « Description ».

    Following a course planning students will have to produce a documentation and creation work on the stated topics.

    Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
    Projects or practical work
    Continuous assessment

    Continuous evaluation and assessment of practical course work

    Public oral defense of a personal creation

     

    NotesIn part
    LanguageFrench

    Foreign language-English

    ECTS Credits5
    Number of Hours (h/year)60
    Teaching staffGERADON, Carine; NICOLAY, Nathalie; SMETS, Dominique
    Course UnitCompulsory
    TermQuad. 1 and 2
    CodeTECH-GRAI0003/2
    Prerequisite

    Basic knowledge of the English language (grammar, syntax and

    vocabulary)

    Basic vocabulary related to computer science and computer graphics design

    Aims and Objectives

    Expanding and developing students’ knowledge of the common and technical English language

    Training students to write and express messages related to their future professional environment (description and presentation of pictures, animations, projects, contacts with clients…)

    Description

    Study of texts, articles, tutorials, oral and visual documents related to computer science and computer graphics design

    How to make effective presentations + practical exercises

    Introduction to Business English; writing letters and memos

    Bibliography

    A Quick and Easy Guide to English for INPRES Students (Défi)

    Infotech – English for Computer Users (Cambridge University Press)

    Power House, an Intermediate Business English Course (Longman)

    Various magazines related to Computer Science and CGD

    Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures

    Reading- Listening – Writing and Speaking sessions

    Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
    Oral examinations
    Continuous assessment

    January and June : written examination.

    June : oral examination assessing the student's abiliity to present one of his/her (2D/3D Web or video) project developed during the school year.

    Continuous assessment based on the student's written and oral skill development.

    NotesIn part
    LanguageFrench
    English

    Introduction aux réseaux et bases de données - Labo

    ECTS Credits2,5
    Number of Hours (h/year)30
    Teaching staffGERARD, Frédéric; THIERNESSE, Cédric
    Course UnitCompulsory
    TermQuad. 1
    CodeTECH-GRAI0006/2
    Prerequisite

    The course "Introduction to networks and databases - Theory" must be followed in the same time.

    Aims and Objectives

    Using a DBMS

    Using spip

    Description

    Creation of dynamic site with SPIP

    Creating and editing relational models with SQL.

    data manipulation on relational models with SQL.

     

     

    Bibliography

    MySql 5 online help

    spip.net online help

    Teaching and Learning MethodsTutorials
    Laboratory work
    Assessment MethodsWritten and/or oral examination
    NotesIn part
    LanguageFrench

    Introduction aux réseaux et bases de données- Théorie

    ECTS Credits2,5
    Number of Hours (h/year)30
    Teaching staffGERARD, Frédéric
    Course UnitCompulsory
    TermQuad. 1
    CodeTECH-GRAI0007/2
    Prerequisite

    No

    Aims and Objectives

    Learn basic principles of databases

    Learn basic principles of static and dynamique publishing

    Description

    Notions of web server, web site, dedicated and mutualised hosting, dns

    Implementation of dynamic web site with spip.

    Notions of DB and DBMS

    Relational model: definition of concepts.

    Creating and editing relational models with SQLData manipulation on relational model with SQL.

    Bibliography
    Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
    Assessment MethodsWritten and/or oral examination
    NotesIn part
    LanguageFrench

    Web technology

    ECTS Credits2,5
    Number of Hours (h/year)30
    Teaching staffDUPONT, Myriam
    Course UnitCompulsory
    TermQuad. 1 and 2
    CodeTECH-GRAI0009/2
    Prerequisite

    HTML, CSS, Javascript

    Aims and Objectives

    To acquire a good understanding of web ergonomics : Usability and accessibility

    Description

    Analysis of existing websites, lectures, readings

    Bibliography

    Ergonomie du Web, Amélie Boucher

    Plongez dans l’accessibilité, Mark Pilgrim

     

     

    Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
    Group seminars or workshops
    Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
    Projects or practical work
    Continuous assessment
    NotesIn part
    LanguageFrench

    Web design - practical works

    ECTS Credits2,5
    Number of Hours (h/year)30
    Teaching staffDUPONT, Myriam
    Course UnitCompulsory
    TermQuad. 1 and 2
    CodeTECH-GRAI0010/2
    Prerequisite

    Logic and programing techniques

    HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL

     

    Aims and Objectives

    To be able to make design choices adapted for the web

     

    Description

    Advanced CSS

    Bibliography

    - Andy Clarke, Transcending CSS

    - Andy Clarke, Harboiled Webdesign

    - Dan Cederholm, Bulletproof Webdesign

    - Eric Meyer, CSS, the reference

    Teaching and Learning MethodsTutorials
    Laboratory work
    Assessment MethodsWritten and/or oral examination
    Projects or practical work
    Continuous assessment
    NotesIn part
    LanguageFrench

    Multimedia

    ECTS Credits2,5
    Number of Hours (h/year)30
    Teaching staffSPIRLET, Xavier
    Course UnitCompulsory
    TermQuad. 2
    CodeTECH-GRAI0011/2
    Prerequisite

    Success in the courses of Communication (1st grade TI) and Compouter Graphics Creation (2D) (1st grade TI).

    Aims and Objectives

    Analysis of the creation of multimedia products through history and techniques, plus case studies. Deeper knowledge of hardware and software techniques used in multimedia.

    Description

     

    • Definitions
    • Storage
    • Data encoding (sound, still and moving image…) 
    • Symbolics of digital media
    • Methodolgy for multimedia products
    • Virtual Communities
    • Multimedia Art
    • Case studies

     

    Bibliography

     

    Jacques CRINON et Christian GAULLETIER (dir.), Apprendre avec le multimédia, où en est-on ?, Paris, Retz, 1997

    Michel LAVIGNE, Concevoir et conduire un projet multimédia, Paris, Dunod, 2002

     

    Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
    Tutorials
    Project or fieldwork
    Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
    Essays
    Projects or practical work
    Continuous assessment
    NotesIn part
    LanguageFrench

    Applied Acoustics

    ECTS Credits3,5
    Number of Hours (h/year)45
    Teaching staffBORREMANS, Olivier
    Course UnitCompulsory
    TermQuad. 1 and 2
    CodeTECH-GRAI0025/2
    Prerequisite

    Physical theory of the sound and picture- First year course of applied acoustics and course in photography, video, cinema

    Aims and Objectives

    Students will be able to create a universe of sounds with software, to use and understand all sounds. Understanding ans application of sound on the vidéo image.

    Description

    Manipulation of Adobe Première Cs5 , After effect Cs5.

    Chroma-key tracks.

    Effect Use with Première Cs5.

    Transition exercises.

    Creation and animation of a picture in picture.

    Creation of a title.

    Use of Première 6.5 as an audio Multitrack.

    Project in cut.

    Project in split.

    Exportation of a movie in Photoshop Cs5.

    SMTPE.

    Creation of a. matte

    Shot assembling in a movie

    Glossary of video words.

    Creation of shorts film

    Bibliography

    Son et Enregistrement Francis Rumsey & Tim Mc Cormick

    Les secrets de l’image vidéo Philippe Bellaïche

    Guide de Première Cs5, After effect Cs5

    Teaching and Learning MethodsTutorials
    Laboratory work
    Project or fieldwork

    Active and conclusive methodology

    Project methodology

    Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
    Projects or practical work
    Theses
    Continuous assessment

    Projects and practical work

    Practice exercices

    NotesNo
    LanguageFrench

    Phot