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Academic Year 2000/2001

Virtual Filmmaking
FILM 440 FA

This course is a hands-on introduction to creating films within the virtual world of 3D graphics. Work begins with the construction of a virtual space and the placement of moving simulated figures within it. Next, cameras are positioned (and moved) to create a sequence of shots to be edited into final form in a digital video program, where students will have the option of adding sound. As technical skills are mastered, we will also consider the aesthetic possiblities of virtual filmmaking, with glances at experimental film, traditional animation, and contemporary digital filmmaking.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Kaiser,Paul A.   

Times: ....T.. 02:00PM-05:00PM;     Location: AWKS101

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 8)

SR. major:    Jr. major:

SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO:    FR:

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Reading Non-Verbal Texts

Permission:    Permission of Instructor Required

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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