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Documentary Practices (550-0-20)

Topic

Reality Effects

Instructors

Eric Patrick
847/491-4229
AMS 214
Office Hours: Mondays 1:00PM-3:00PM, Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm

Meeting Info

Fisk Hall B-1: Wed 10:00AM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

An survey of the tools and aesthetic techniques used to visually interpret reality outside of live action modalities.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will understand and create or manipulate imagery using animation, particle effects, motion graphics and compositing. Students will also understand sequential art fundamentals and how atmospheric phenomena effect the image plane.

Evaluation Method

Attendance
Class participation
Discussion section
Films/videos
Group work
Online work
Project, final
Readings
Writing assignments

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for Documentary Media MFA Students.