Visual & Game Programming (BS)
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics is an exciting discipline that is an essential part of the entertainment industry. The advent of Web and entertainment technology has driven the demand for skilled people in the fields of visual effects and motion graphics, and has led to many employment opportunities in these fields.
The individual interested in this field is one who feels comfortable with and challenged by technology, graphics, video, and film. This individual will develop both artistic and technical skills. The faculty members specific to this program are industry professionals that have worked in the film, video, television, Web, and graphic fields.
Graduates of this program will find entry-level positions in broadcast and cable television, film-related projects, and in corporate video postproduction. The opportunities for graduates of this program are increased by the growing use of video, DVDs, digital film, and animations on the Web. As increased bandwidth becomes available to entertainment and business companies, more users will create richer media for Web sites. As a result, more jobs will be available for graduates from this program's training.
This program teaches skills in motion graphics and compositing. Two distinct job groups are represented. Visual effects and motion graphics share many common bonds yet allow students the opportunity to enter into very different employment markets. This opportunity allows students to align their skills with their strengths. By focusing on six to eight courses at the end of their program, students will have the time-on-task for either broadcast design or visual effects. This approach will capture student interest and strengthen their preparation for employment.