Oct 24, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogue

FST 430  -  Digital Visual Effects


Exploration of digital image and video representation and manipulation for motion-picture visual effects. Includes image storage and compression, film and video formats, compositing, filtering, scripting for graphics and visual effects, photorealistic lighting and rendering, virtual cinematography, camera tracking, and particle effects.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: CSC 320 , or ART 320 , or FST 320 .
Crosslisting: CSC 430 , FST 522 .
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.