Visual Effects

The Minor in Visual Effects (VFX) provides Animation and Digital Filmmaking students with the technical and conceptual skills needed to enhance their visual moving images, be it in film: video, web design, game application, or animation, through computer generated imagery to enhance and clarify their narrative. We encourage you to speak with the Chair of Animation or Film if you would like help picking an elective that will best serve your interests.

Required Courses (12 credits)

 

IDFLM 3500	Compositing & Visual Effects	3
IANIM 3750	Contemporary Topics in VFX	3
IANIM 3850	Visual Effects Studio	3
IANIM 4300	Creating Worlds	3

Electives Studio Options

Select ONE

IANIM 2700	Mixed Reality: Non-Linear Storytelling	3
IANIM 2750	Rendering & Lighting for Virtual Space	3
IANIM 2900	3D Character Animation	3
IANIM 3825	Rigging & Skinning	3

Program Notes

For further information about this minor please contact Trina Baker, Chair of Animation, [e-mail], or Matthew Nash, Chair of Digital Filmmaking, [e-mail]. To declare this as your minor complete a Request for Change of School or Program form and submit it to the Registrar’s office in University Hall, Porter Square.  You are responsible for determining how the change in program affects your educational plans.