DIG 4345C - Digital Effects

Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
This course examines both traditional and digital visual effects used in video production, advertising, and digital cinematography. Students will demonstrate advanced skill in the creation of visual FX in various narrative environments such as corporate video, commercial advertising, and short film production. The course examines the historical aspect of effects in film and video. Students will explore the use of both practical and digital effects for the creation of their projects. Through a series of hands-on exercises, students will be expected to explore the use of visual effects both in the traditional and digital realm for their commercial and short film projects. The course examines visual effects styles and trends (screening of short and feature movie scenes, commercials, and web-based videos,) as well as live, hands-on, and in-class demonstrations of practical and digital technologies.
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