Animation & Visual Effects Layout / Background Painting - Academy of Art University

Animation & Visual Effects Layout / Background Painting from Academy of Art University is a Campus Bachelor Multimedia degree that prepares you for a Communications career. It is the objective of the School of Animation and Visual Effects to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the field of Animation. Students attain strong traditional skills and storytelling abilities that can then be applied to digital technology. By advisement of the department directors, the student is guided to take classes focusing on one of the main areas of the Industry which includes: Visual Effects, Games, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Storyboarding, Visual Development, and 2D Layout and Background Painting . Emphasis is placed on creating a professional quality demo reel and/or portfolio following industry standards. Upon graduation the student is ready to enter the workforce in a number of positions. Potential Careers: Video and Computer Game Designer, 2D and 3D Animator, 3D Modeler, Visual Effects Artist, Compositor, Storyboard Artist, Concept Artist, and Character Designer. Specialty Skills: Layout / Background Painting * Demonstrate strong drawing skills and facility with perspective, design, composition, color, camera, and staging. * Demonstrate ability to create environment or ?stage? on which animated characters will ?act? or perform with foreground, medium ground, and background areas as required for each scene. * Understand camera ?fielding? as is applies to 2D feature films and TV aspect ratios. * Understand light source to create value studies that set the mood for each scene. * Demonstrate ability to create and ?art direct? a scene through color and design elements consistent with the overall ?look? of the ?film?. * Make appropriate color choices to help tell the story. * Become familiar with a variety of different paint mediums including watercolor, pastel, acrylic, and digital. View more details on Academy of Art University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Multimedia courses.