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    Mar 07, 2026  
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DIGM 1400 - ♦Principles of Visual Effects and Motion Graphics


Principles of Visual Effects and Motion Graphics provides instruction in foundational animation skills and introduces practical techniques and awareness in video production, motion design and visual effects as related to motion picture and commercial production. Students learn to animate photos, graphics, and text, add audio, transitions, 3D layers, motion tracking, and chroma keying/extraction methods. Project-based and interactive learning strategies are employed to build skill set foundations using the Adobe After Effects software program.

Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Semester: Fall, Spring
Delivery Method: Traditional

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: All required math learning support courses, ENGL 0870 READ 0870 , or appropriate entrance scores. 

Note: ♦ Course designed for transfer.


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