SCAD Partners With Leading Visual Effects Software Company SCAD has launched a new educational partnership with Academy Award-winning Massive Software, the leading creator of artificial intelligence-based 3-D animation systems.
Read more about this groundbreaking software, originally created for "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
SCAD-Atlanta and SCAD-Savannah
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B.F.A., M.A. and M.F.A. in visual effects
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Once used exclusively in big-budget Hollywood blockbusters, visual effects have become a commonplace tool not only for films of all kinds, but also for an increasing number of television programs and commercials. Visual effects are employed whenever filmmakers need images that are either impossible or impractical to shoot in the real world. Visual effects artists at studios both large and small help filmmakers achieve their vision. Students learn the craft of visual effects as a combination of technology and art.
SCAD provides a unique combination of programming and technical instruction within a traditional art school. Visual effects majors may choose a minor in a complementary subject such as film and television, technical direction, architecture, photography or storyboarding.
Students work individually and collaboratively within a framework of cooperative activity that reflects the real-world experience of film production.
SCAD production facilities offer both undergraduate and graduate students access to high-end, industry-standard digital tools including Autodesk Maya, Shake, RenderMan and Houdini.
In addition to a high-speed network of Linux, OS X and PC workstations, students have access to a large file server and powerful render farm as well as 24-hour access to computer labs. SCAD's cutting-edge computer systems are combined with two green-screen stages, HD cameras and a Vicon motion capture studio to provide students with a complete digital production facility.
Annual SCADDY Awards Advertising-related student work is recognized in this annual awards show.
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