The MFA in Animation and Visual Effects focuses on storytelling with an emphasis on technical acuity and emotional response. Graduate students are grounded in strong traditional skills that are then translated into the depth and dimension facilitated by technology. The program educates students in all aspects of animation and visual effects film processes from concept to post production while fostering skills mastery, creativity, problem solving, and professionalism.
During Directed Study, the production phase of Final Projects, real world skills such as process, communication, collaboration, and time management are practiced to ensure graduates meet or surpass the needs of the industry. Each graduate student’s Final Project is evaluated by a committee of professionals for consideration in film festivals and exhibition during the Spring Show.
Specialty Skills: Compositing
* Ability to finesse images to a fine degree.
* Ability to composite, including node-based compositing and extraction.
* Ability to rotoscope.
* Ability to digitally paint.
* Knowledge of photography.
* Knowledge of color correction, color theory, resolution, output media (film, video, DVD), and lighting and camera.
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