DIGI 210 - Fundamentals of Motion Graphics and Vis

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

DIGITAL ARTS

Description:

Course Description: This course provides a historical overview of the evolution of visual effects, as well as an introduction to the techniques of digital visual effects for film and video. Students will be introduced to the seminal film works leading to the state of the contemporary visual effects work. The will also learn the fundamental applications of visual effects developing storyboards and pre-visualizations and putting them into practice with class exercises. Prerequisite: DIGI102 Course Objectives (1) Change, combine and manipulate still images, animation and live action. (2) Effective animation of two-dimensional elements using the computer (3) Creation of a variety of special effects (4) Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and After Effects (5) Work as part of a production team to create a special effects short film.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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