This course is designed to introduce the fundamental principles of computer graphics and its applications in Film, TV and New Media. The course will approach the landscape of computer graphics from the aesthetic and technical perspectives. On one hand, aesthetic issues will encompass concept, composition, appreciation and historical context. On the other hand, technical topics will include raster and vector imaging, scanning, retouching, printing, animated graphics, and other related topics. The course is based on lectures, demonstrations, and a series of workshops which will involve the creation of computer generated images.