Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - CA 278 D100

Video and Projection I (3)

Class Number: 4271

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    CA 185; or 30 units; or permission of instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to various software and hardware for digital image making and content editing. Creation of multi-media installations and performances using video projection. Cultivation of skill-sets to identify and visualize student ideas, such as visual research and proposal packages. Students with credit for CA 276 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This fast moving class will be centred around moving image-making from analog approaches to digital. We will cover various skills and techniques, including creating compositions, collage making, stop-motion, rotoscoping, digital 2D animation (Adobe After Effects), green screen compositing, and more. Students will make several short projects throughout the term, as well as a final project. Software covered in this class are Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, and the Stop Motion app.

This is not an animation/filmmaking/narrative class, but rather a class where we learn various approaches for generating video assets and content. Projects later in the semester will be designed to be projected onto physical surfaces or bodies. 

This class lays the foundational media creation skills for students to continue on to CA378 and CA478.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  1. Develop basic proficiency with approaches to generate moving image content. Attain a level of comfort with the Adobe suite software.
  2. Demonstrate consideration for how to make moving images in context to performers, space, and material.
  3. Nurture an experimental work ethic.

Grading

  • Attendance and Participation 25%
  • Projects and Assignments 70%
  • Class Communuity Engagement 5%

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.