Visual Effects/Motion Graphics/Animation

Catalog description

This class concentrates on professional visual effects, motion graphics and 3D animation techniques for High Definition Television and Digital Cinema. Grounded in the creative appraisal and technical analysis of script and production requirements students will learn entertainment industry skills such as asset management, script breakdown, plate production, blue/green screen compositing, title and type animation, and basic character animation and staging. Prerequisites: portfolio review or lab tutorials in After Effects and Photoshop, Mult 100, Mult 202, or permission of instructor or department chairperson.