ADDITIONAL MEDIA / EQUIPMENT LIST FOR 2016 FOUNDATION STUDENTS Note: If you already own some of these items or there are similar requirements between subjects, you are not required to have two of the same items. COMPUTER It is highly desirable that foundation students have access to a computer at home. Senior students must have workstations at home. Ensure that you buy the latest model from an authorised reseller. The Orange Digital Store (sales@odsonline.co.za) on campus offers good deals on Apple Macs and free advice. PC or MAC? The choice between PC or MAC is your own. Animation: 3D Animation software works best with Windows 64 bit architecture and dedicated graphics acceleration (not onboard graphics like Intel, but rather graphics card brands like NVidia or AMD). Apple machines can also be used, but some software applications are Windows-­‐based and will require disk partitioning. Design studies: Design software runs more stable on MAC and screens are better for colour calibration. PC MAC 64-­‐bit Intel or AMD multi-­‐core processor At least 8 GB of RAM High-­‐ to medium range Nvidia or AMD graphics card with 1GB+ memory suitable for 3D/Game graphics. Microsoft Windows 7 (SP1) CPU 64-­‐bit Intel multi-­‐core processor i5 or i7 At least 8 GB RAM Graphics card 512 MB or better Mac OS X10.8.5 or later • WACOM digital drawing tablet (compulsory for students planning to Major in 3D Animation or Game Design, also useful for Motion Design, Illustration and Communication Design) • 8 GB Memory stick • Internet connection • Adobe Software Adobe software is included in the Foundation level registration fee and will be made available to students in 2016. The Open Window (Pty) Ltd (company registration 1973/015860/07), trading as Open Window Institute, is registered as a private higher education institution. Department of Education certificate number: 2000/HE07/016. South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) registration numbers: IDs 24514, 60470 and 62991. Directors: EE O’Donovan, D du Toit. DRAWING 2x Visual diary A3 landscape hardcover Fabriano diary A4 160 grm landscape hardcover Dipping pen Sukura drawing pen 0.1, 0.8 Faber Castell graphite Sketch set (12) Golden taklon brush round 0, 2, 6 Golden taklon brush flat 2, 6 Faber Castell kneadable eraser NT Cutter 18 mm NT Cutter blades 18 mm Pelikan drawing ink Graph it markers 9501, 9503, 9506, 9508 Steel ruler 60 cm Included in welcome pack. ILLUSTRATION Artist fixative Aquarelle pencil set x24 Charcoal pencil s, m, l Gum paper roll Visual diary landscape hardcover Fabriano diary A4 160 grm landscape hardcover Masonite board A2 Pallet 10 well Smudge tools Winsor & Newton gouache set (5) Willow charcoal medium (25) Illustration package available from Archneer, Hatfield, estimated cost R650.00 PRODUCTION DESIGN 101 TOOLKIT: Cost: ± R2 600 (Borrow where you can from your dad’s toolbox) • • • • • • • • • • • Toolbox NT cutter 2 sizes + blades Dust masks Gas masks Modelling wooden clay tools Gloves (latex) Safety goggles Pencils A2 size drawing pad Polystyrene grater Paint brushes different sizes 2 • • • • • • • • •
• • • • • • Small brushes – hog hair Acrylic primary colours Scissors Screw driver: flat and star Glue gun and sticks Steel rule 1m Fine line drawing pens Measure tape – 8 meter Scale ruler: In scales 1:20 / 1:25 / 1:50 / 1:100 / 1:200 / 1:500 Hammer Shifting spanners Long nose pliers Masking tape 18mm Side cutter Small contact glue STUDIO KIT: Cost: ± R1 300. • • • • • • • • • • • • • A2 or A1 drawing board (Supawood, on frame, in own bag) T-­‐Square for A2 or A1 drawing board 20cm Adjustable setsquare (Preferably Staedler or Faber Castell) Drawing compass 2mm Clutch pencil/s 2mm clutch pencil leads B, HB, H, 2H Clutch pencil sharpener A2 Cutting matt Erasing shield Visual diary hardcover A3 landscape Staedler traditional eraser (or equivalent) Putty eraser A1 or A2 butcher paper An additional amount of approximately R400 per Term should be budgeted for projects. SOUND 101 Headphones suitable for sound production and mixing. Specific requirements will be available from lecturer when classes start. Approximate cost: R500 PHOTOGRAPHY 101 Please see additional list added. 3 3-­‐ DIMENSIONAL DESIGN Estimated cost: R1 300.00 • • • • •
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • A1 adjustable drawing board T-­‐square Adjustable set square Geometry set: protractor, compass, dividers, etc. Scale rule 1:20/1:25/1:50/1:100/1:200/1:500 8/10m length tape measure 2mm clutch pencil/s Clutch pencil sharpener Circle stencil NT cutter 18 mm A1 or A2 cutting mat Steel straight edge 60 cm Calculator Optional items A1 drawing roll for transporting drawings Optional item: Steel straight edge 30 cm Consumable: 2 mm clutch pencil leads B, HB, H, 2H, 1 set of each Consumable: Staedler Traditional eraser Consumable: Putty eraser Consumable: Masking tape Consumable: A1 butcher paper Consumable: Replacement NT Cutting knife blades 18mm An additional amount of approximately R200 per Term should be budgeted for projects. Above items are available from Archneer, Park Street, Hatfield. SCREEN ACTING No equipment is required other than a notepad and pen. Students will be expected to wear comfortable clothing and shoes, as they will be participating in movement exercises. STORY & RITUAL • • • • • • • Golden taklon brush round no 2 Golden taklon brush round no 6 Kneadable eraser Edding drawing pens 0.1, 0.3, 08 Pelikan drawing ink black Steadler graphite set x12 Creative journal hard cover, ringbound, A3, 120 grm Included in welcome pack 4 MEDIA AESTHETICS, ACADEMIC SKILLS (FA & DS), ART HISTORY, VISUAL CULTURE, FILM THEORY, SCREENWRITING, MARKETING, INTERACTIVE STUDIES, COMMUNICATION DESIGN No special equipment required except for basic stationery, printing may be required for projects. FILM & TV Very important: Do not buy any equipment before 2016. The Subject Manager has compiled a very comprehensive guide with buying advice that will be made available to Film students when class starts. Every student needs to buy / have access to a DSLR camera with video capabilities. They are the most affordable option compared to other video-­‐only camera solutions. The two top brands are NIKON and CANON. We recommend Canon DSLR cameras because: • Most camera modification software available on the market is for Canon DSLR cameras • Canon has more DSLR video users which means there is a bigger support structure in South Africa • Canon fits into the existing workflow and support structure at Open Window A basic kit for shooting video includes: 1 x camera body, battery and charger 1 x Lens 1 x memory card 1 x card reader 1 x tripod 1 x camera bag 1 x UV filter 1 x lens pen Entry to mid-­‐level cameras: Canon EOS 60D DSLR, or EOS 70D DSLR (from R6 000 – R13 000). Consider an extra battery as shooting video drains the battery quickly. EF lens, Not EF-­‐S or EF-­‐M Canon EF 35mm F/2.0 lens OR Canon EF 40mm F/2.8 STM lens Class 10 SD card Should read both SD and CF cards, from R300 Heavy and sturdy tripod with fluid head, eg. Manfrotto MK394-­‐H Video Tripod from R1500 Good quality padded bag to protect your gear with room for more gear than you currently own, prices start from R1000 From R100 upwards. Protects the lens from bumps and scratches Around R110. To keep your gear clean. Dirty gear = unusable footage 5 6 7