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What's so Special about SFX?

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Students work individually or in small groups to design a series of special effects images. They use image editing software to explore how visual information is interpreted and manipulated digitally. Students create new, blank image documents, and within the application will generate objects and create a variety of effects.

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K - Higher Ed
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Visual & Performing Arts
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