CMIS 4180 - Visual Effects for Games

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Either CMIS 1302, CMIS 4100, CSC 1302, or CSC 2302 with a C or higher.
Description
Introduction to methods and practice of visual effects for film and video games. Techniques and creative processes in matte painting, multi-pass rendering, compositing, color grading, camera tracking, and post-processing effects will be explored through production assignments in design and implementation for interactive levels and cut-scene sequences. Productions supplemented by critical readings on gameplay, modeling, and simulation.