AVE 120 - Introduction to Animation and Visual Effects

Prerequisite, animation and visual effects, or film production major, or game development programming, or production design for film, or visual effects minor, or animation and visual effects, or digital arts cluster. Some sections may be open to non-majors. An introduction to the world of digital imagery, visual effects and animation, focusing on their history, current status, and effect on film, television, and other media and on the issues that relate to the digitalization of our culture such as intellectual property, personal privacy, and related ethical questions. Students will create projects which combine the elements of story with computer generated visual effects. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits