Prerequisite(s): ANIM 321. Students create work using methods for visual effects, such as staging, lighting 3D environments, rendering techniques, migration, and establishing cohesion between background and foreground attributes. Particular focus is on reflectivity, optical depth, dynamics, and rendering methods. This course introduces the art and science of visual effects for broadcast and digital filmmaking. Equivalent course ARIL 360 effective through Winter 2023.