AVE 402 - Advanced 3D Computer Graphics for Visual Effects

Prerequisites, AVE 202B, animation and visual effects major. An extensive overview of the medium to advanced tools and techniques in Nuke and Houdini as well as continuing in Autodesk Maya software package. Advanced shading, lighting, rendering and compositing techniques will be covered. Students will also be introduced to topics such as dynamics, particles, compositing and scripting. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits