This course focuses on the overall workflow of digital visual effects productions, explores different particle and dynamics systems, and introduces the basic principles behind each process among the spectrum of digital visual effects that are being practiced in the current film and animation industry. Hands-on experience is provided in the workshops in order to assist students in expanding their visual vocabularies. An industrial standard 3D software package will be used to illustrate the principles and techniques dealt with.

The course is organized to maximize hands-on experience and will include numerous in-class exercises. Because of this, participation in the weekly classes is extremely important and is considered in grading calculations.