Video & Motion Graphics
Bachelor of Science
Suggested Program Sequence
3D Motion Graphics Track
Freshman |
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| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| ART 210 Basic Design Prereq: None |
ENG 102  English Composition IIPrereq: ENG 101 GPA 1.67 |
| BCS 210 Computer Science Prereq: None |
HIS 230 History of Art and Design Prereq: None |
| ENG 101 English Composition I Prereq: ENG 110 or successful completion of the English placement test. Please note the minimum passing grade of ENG 101 is a "C-". |
MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics Prereq: Pass math skills assessment or MAT 110 with a minimum grade of "C". |
| DSN 210 Digital Image Manipulation Prereq: BCS 210 |
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology Prereq: None |
| VMG 101 Introduction to Audio Prereq: None |
VMG 102 The Production Process Prereq: None /TEC 102 Introduction to Video Prereq: None |
Sophomore |
|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| VMG 100 Camera and Cinematography Prereq: None |
DSN 220 Concept Development Prereq: DSN 210 |
| VMG 202 Advanced Audio Recording Techniques Prereq: VMG 101 or TEC 101 |
ECO 105 Fundamentals of Economics Prereq: None |
| VMG 201 Fundamentals of Motion Graphics Prereq: BCS 210 and DSN 210 /DSN 201 Fundamentals of Motion Graphics Prereq: BCS 210 and DSN 210 |
VMG 222 Story Design Methods Prereq: None |
| SCI Elective | VMG 200 Advanced Camera and Cinematography Prereq: VMG 100 |
| VMG 301 Lighting for Production I Prereq: None |
VMG 321 Introduction to 3D Prereq: VMG201 (or DSN 201) and DSN 210 /DSN 301 Introduction to 3D Prereq: DSN 201/VMG 201 and DSN 210 |
Junior |
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| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| VMG 422 Non-Linear Editing – Apple MAC Computer Prereq: VMG 102 (or TEC102), or GMD105 /COM 422 Non-Linear Editing—Apple MAC Computer Prereq: TEC 101 and TEC 102; or GMD105 |
VMG 302 Lighting for Production II Prereq: VMG 301 |
| VMG 400 On Location Production Techniques Prereq: VMG 100, VMG 102, and VMG 301 |
VMG 402 Studio Production Techniques Prereq: VMG 100, VMG 102, and VMG 301 |
| COM 300 Communication Theory Prereq: COM 245 or ENG 102. |
COM 310 Legal Aspects of Communication Prereq: None |
| COM 322 Aesthetics of Film Prereq: None |
VMG 322 3D Modeling Techniques Prereq: VMG201 (or DSN 201), VMG321 (or DSN301) and DSN 210 /DSN 302 3D Modeling Techniques Prereq: DSN 201, DSN 210 and DSN 301 |
| DSN 230 Graphic Design Applications Prereq: BCS 210 |
VMG 310 Advanced Motion Graphics Prereq: VMG201 or DSN 201 /DSN 310 Advanced Motion Graphics Prereq: DSN 201 or VMG 201 |
Senior |
|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| VMG 323 3D Texture, Rendering and Lighting Techniques Prereq: VMG201 (or DSN 201), VMG321 (or DSN301) and DSN 210 /DSN 303 3D Texture, Rendering and Lighting Techniques Prereq: DSN 201, DSN 210 and DSN 301 |
VMG 325 Character Rigging Prereq: VMG321 or DSN 301 /DSN 305 Character Rigging Prereq: DSN 301 |
| VMG 324 Character Creation and Texturing Prereq: VMG321 or DSN 301 /DSN 304 Character Creation and Texturing Prereq: DSN 301 or VMG 321 |
VMG 487 Video Motion Graphics Senior Project Prereq: Permission required |
| VFX 200 Introduction to Compositing for Visual Effects Prereq: DSN 201/VMG 3201 and DSN 301/VMG 321 |
HUM 361 Human World Views: 1650 AD–Present Prereq: ENG 102 or COM 245 |
| VMG 490 Video Motion Graphics Internship Prereq: Permission required |
VFX 300 Advanced Compositing Workshop Prereq: VFX 110 and VFX 200 |
| HUM 360 Human World Views: 3500 BCE–1650 AD Prereq: ENG 102 or COM 245 |
Free Elective |
Digital Film-Making Track
Freshman |
|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| ART 210 Basic Design Prereq: None |
ENG 102 English Composition II Prereq: ENG 101 GPA 1.67 |
| BCS 210 Computer Science Prereq: None |
HIS 230 History of Art and Design Prereq: None |
| ENG 101 English Composition I Prereq: ENG 110 or successful completion of the English placement test. Please note the minimum passing grade of ENG 101 is a "C-". |
MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics Prereq: Pass math skills assessment or MAT 110 with a minimum grade of "C". |
| DSN 210 Digital Image Manipulation Prereq: BCS 210 |
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology Prereq: None |
| VMG 101 Introduction to Audio Prereq: None /TEC 101 Introduction to Audio Prereq: None |
TEC 102 Introduction to Video Prereq: None /VMG 102 The Production Process Prereq: None |
Sophomore |
|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| VMG 100 Camera and Cinematography Prereq: None |
DSN 220 Concept Development Prereq: DSN 210 |
| VMG 202 Advanced Audio Recording Techniques Prereq: VMG 101 or TEC 101 |
ECO 105 Fundamentals of Economics Prereq: None |
| VMG 201 Fundamentals of Motion Graphics Prereq: BCS 210 and DSN 210 /DSN 201 Fundamentals of Motion Graphics Prereq: BCS 210 and DSN 210 |
VMG 222 Story Design Methods Prereq: None |
| SCI Elective | VMG 200 Advanced Camera and Cinematography Prereq: VMG 100 |
| VMG 301 Lighting for Production I Prereq: None |
VMG 350 Journalism in Practice Prereq: None |
Junior |
|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| VMG 422 Non-Linear Editing – Apple MAC Computer Prereq: VMG 102 (or TEC102), or GMD105 /COM 422 Non-Linear Editing—Apple MAC Computer Prereq: TEC 101 and TEC 102; or GMD105 |
VMG 302 Lighting for Production II Prereq: VMG 301 |
| VMG 400 On Location Production Techniques Prereq: VMG 100, VMG 102, and VMG 301 |
VMG 402 Studio Production Techniques Prereq: VMG 100, VMG 102, and VMG 301 |
| COM 300 Communication Theory Prereq: COM 245 or ENG 102. |
COM 310 Legal Aspects of Communication Prereq: None |
| COM 322 Aesthetics of Film Prereq: None |
VMG 423 Advanced Non-Linear Editing Prereq: COM 422 or VMG 422 /COM 423 Advanced Non-Linear Editing—Apple MAC Computer Prereq: COM 422 |
| DFM 200 Introduction to Digital Film-Making Prereq: TEC 102 or VMG 102 |
DFM 300 Directing Digital Films Prereq: DFM 200 |
Senior |
|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| DFM 350 Digital Film-Making II Prereq: DFM 200 and DFM 300 |
DFM 400 Directing Digital Films Prereq: DFM 200, DFM 300, and DFM 350 |
| VMG 490 Video Motion Graphics Internship Prereq: Permission required |
VMG 487 Video Motion Graphics Senior Project Prereq: Permission required |
| HUM 360 Human World Views: 3500 BCE–1650 AD Prereq: ENG 102 or COM 245 |
HUM 361 Human World Views: 1650 AD–Present Prereq: ENG 102 or COM 245 |
| VMG 401 Producing the Documentary Prereq: VMG 100, VMG 102, and VMG 301 /COM 401 Producing the Documentary Prereq: COM 245 and COM 331 |
Free Elective |
| Free Elective | Free Elective |
Visual Effects (VFX) Track
Freshman |
|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| ART 210 Basic Design Prereq: None |
ENG 102 English Composition II Prereq: ENG 101 GPA 1.67 |
| BCS 210 Computer Science Prereq: None |
HIS 230 History of Art and Design Prereq: None |
| ENG 101 English Composition I Prereq: ENG 110 or successful completion of the English placement test. Please note the minimum passing grade of ENG 101 is a "C-". |
MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics Prereq: Pass math skills assessment or MAT 110 with a minimum grade of "C". |
| DSN 210 Digital Image Manipulation Prereq: BCS 210 |
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology Prereq: None |
| VMG 101 Introduction to Audio Prereq: None /TEC 101 Introduction to Audio Prereq: None |
VMG 102 The Production Process Prereq: None /TEC 102 Introduction to Video Prereq: None |
Sophomore |
|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| VMG 100 Camera and Cinematography Prereq: None |
DSN 220 Concept Development Prereq: DSN 210 |
| VMG 202 Advanced Audio Recording Techniques Prereq: VMG 101 or TEC 101 |
ECO 105 Fundamentals of Economics Prereq: None |
| VMG 201 Fundamentals of Motion Graphics Prereq: BCS 210 and DSN 210 /DSN 201 Fundamentals of Motion Graphics Prereq: BCS 210 and DSN 210 |
VMG 222 Story Design Methods Prereq: None |
| SCI Elective | VMG 200 Advanced Camera and Cinematography Prereq: VMG 100 |
| VMG 301 Lighting for Production I Prereq: None |
VMG 321 Introduction to 3D Prereq: VMG201 (or DSN 201) and DSN 210 /DSN 301 Introduction to 3D Prereq: DSN 201/VMG 201 and DSN 210 |
Junior |
|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| VMG 310 Advanced Motion Graphics Prereq: VMG201 or DSN 201 /DSN 310 Advanced Motion Graphics Prereq: DSN 201 or VMG 201 |
VMG 302 Lighting for Production II Prereq: VMG 301 |
| VMG 400 On Location Production Techniques Prereq: VMG 100, VMG 102, and VMG 301 |
VMG 402 Studio Production Techniques Prereq: VMG 100, VMG 102, and VMG 301 |
| VFX 110 Digital Filmmaking for Visual Effects Prereq: None |
VMG 322 3D Modeling Techniques Prereq: VMG201 (or DSN 201), VMG321 (or DSN301) and DSN 210 /DSN 302 3D Modeling Techniques Prereq: DSN 201, DSN 210 and DSN 301 |
| VMG 422 Non-Linear Editing – Apple MAC Computer Prereq: VMG 102 (or TEC102), or GMD105 /COM 422 Non-Linear Editing—Apple MAC Computer Prereq: TEC 101 and TEC 102; or GMD105 |
COM 310 Legal Aspects of Communication Prereq: None |
| COM 300 Communication Theory Prereq: COM 245 or ENG 102. |
VFX 200 Introduction to Compositing for Visual Effects Prereq: DSN 201/VMG 3201 and DSN 301/VMG 321 |
Senior |
|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| VFX 300 Advanced Compositing Workshop Prereq: VFX 110 and VFX 200 |
VFX 310 Digital Matte Painting and Set Extensions Prereq: DSN 201/VMG 201, DSN 301/VMG 321, and VFX 110 |
| VFX 400 Match-moving and Roto-scoping Prereq: VFX 110 and VFX 200 |
VMG 323 3D Texture, Rendering and Lighting Techniques Prereq: VMG201 (or DSN 201), VMG321 (or DSN301) and DSN 210 |
| COM 322 Aesthetics of Film Prereq: None |
VFX 420 Visual Effects Workshop / Final Projects Prereq: VFX 110, 200, 300, 310, and 400 must be completed prior to registering for this course. |
| HUM 360 Human World Views: 3500 BCE–1650 AD Prereq: ENG 102 or COM 245 |
HUM 361 Human World Views: 1650 AD–Present Prereq: ENG 102 or COM 245 |
| VMG 490 Video Motion Graphics Internship Prereq: Permission required |
Free Elective |
This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2012-2013 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2012 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.
