FGSC 7957G
DAVE Thesis Tech · 3 credits · Fall 2026
Requirements
FGSC. 7943G AND MATRICULATION FOR THE M.F.A. IN CINEMA ARTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS COURSE.
About this course
60 hours; 3 credits This course will focus on the specific production pipelines and specific techniques used on each of the DAVE Thesis Projects. Areas of study, development, and refinement will include advanced 2D and 3D digital animation techniques (including character animation), as well as VFX and compositing techniques. Production pipeline issues, such as rendering, final compositing, and mastering, will be covered. The focus will be on real-world industry-standard production techniques and processes, but with a focus on the practical needs for the completion of each DAVE Thesis Project. The overall objective of the course is to set up each DAVE Thesis Project so that it can be executed creatively and efficiently. Prerequisite: FGSC 7943G [DAVE Thesis Project Development Course] Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or permission of the program director.
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