Visual Effects school training courses in Denver, CO (public, in-house or online)

Introduces Digital Effects software and methods for creating digital effects in the post-production environment. Students will achieve mastery in simple animation and understand the principles of animation as defined historically. Students will analyze style and emotional aesthetic and learn to support story by synthesizing video elements with effects. The coursework covers compositing, alpha channels, 2D and 3D effects.

Are you seriously playful? Do you see things in short, creative bursts? Professionals in the visual effects and motion graphics field can cut through the clutter, and deliver a lot of information in a short span of time. The result is innovative TV commercials, movie trailers, opening film credits, animated network IDs, short promo teasers and catchy "next-ons" between television shows. Visual Effects and Motion Graphics is design in motion. It’s about creating special effects with com...

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This course provides a comprehensive guide to imaging software such as Adobe Photoshop. The course instructs students in the basic 2D imaging techniques used by today’s visual effects industry. Students will not only gain an understanding of fundamental concepts and features but also explore and experiment with the software.

Our students learn from the best in the industry; we draw our instructors, guest lecturers and advisory board members from award winners and world leading production facilities. Our curriculum is designed by our board members and industry professionals so that students learn the skills that are in demand today.

Admissions Requirements for MFA Programs
•Proof of graduation from a Bachelor’s program (or the equivalent in another country, i.e. official college transcripts)
•A por...

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It is the objective of the Animation department to provide students an education in art and technology. A unique blend of well-trained art skills that translates to the computer as an alternative tool is taught throughout the program. Upon graduation the student is ready to enter the workforce, qualified in a number of positions.