Animation & Visual Effects Modeling - Academy of Art University

Animation & Visual Effects Modeling from Academy of Art University is a Campus Master Multimedia degree that prepares you for a Communications career. The MFA in Animation and Visual Effects focuses on storytelling with an emphasis on technical acuity and emotional response. Graduate students are grounded in strong traditional skills that are then translated into the depth and dimension facilitated by technology. The program educates students in all aspects of animation and visual effects film processes from concept to post production while fostering skills mastery, creativity, problem solving, and professionalism. During Directed Study, the production phase of Final Projects, real world skills such as process, communication, collaboration, and time management are practiced to ensure graduates meet or surpass the needs of the industry. Each graduate student's Final Project is evaluated by a committee of professionals for consideration in film festivals and exhibition during the Spring Show. Specialty Skills: Modeling * Ability to model with appropriate use of form, proportion, weight, anatomy, gesture, and facial expressions. * Knowledge of Polygons, NURBS, Subdivision surfaces. * Knowledge of UVing and texturing. * Ability to create hard surfaces and.organic models. * Knowledge of architecture. * Ability to clean up topology. * Ability to rig for animation. * Knowledge of sculpture and ecroche. * Ability to do detail modeling . View more details on Academy of Art University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Multimedia courses.