About the Program
In the animation and visual effects (VFX) industries, an effects technical director is responsible for creating simulations for a variety of natural phenomena. Whenever a movie needs digital simulations of large-scale destructions, fluids, dust, or even steam coming off of a cup of coffee, the effects technical director is responsible for making it happen.
An effects technical director is a combination of programmer and artist. You will take classes focused on fire, destruction, smoke, particles, and fluids, as well as the math and physics courses that provide the underlying fundamentals. You will work with industry-standard tools and techniques for creating a variety of effects. Additionally, courses in animation and compositing will supplement your studies to provide a well-rounded understanding of the animation and VFX workflows.
Summary of Program Requirements
The Summary of Program Requirements for Effects Technical Direction is a comprehensive list of those categories which a student must fulfill in order to earn their degree. Unlike the full Detailed Program Requirements listed below, complete lists of selectives for any given category are not shown. These summaries are intended to be printer-friendly and less expansive in detail.
Detailed Program Requirements
Please see below for detailed program requirements and possible selective fulfillments.
ETDR
TCGT-BS
Catalog Term: 201610
120 Credit Hours to Graduate
“C-” or better required in all major courses
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