Course Info

VFX 200: Introduction to Visual Effects

Introduction to the use, history, and production methodologies of visual effects. Fundamental techniques will be explored through compositing exercises and projects. PREREQUISITES: NONE

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 12793
  • Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Mellen | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Section: 402
  • Class number: 12852
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor:

Spring 2024-2025

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 32985
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Biju Dhanapalan | View syllabus
  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 33200
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Biju Dhanapalan | View syllabus

Winter 2024-2025

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 22567
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Biju Dhanapalan | View syllabus
  • Section: 502
  • Class number: 22747
  • Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00513 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Mellen | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Fall 2024-2025

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 14476
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00210 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Mellen | View syllabus
  • Section: 402
  • Class number: 14550
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Andrews | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Spring 2023-2024

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 32964
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kaia Olsen | View syllabus
  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 33232
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00506 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Mellen | View syllabus

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 22513
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kaia Olsen | View syllabus
  • Section: 502
  • Class number: 22739
  • Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00922 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Mellen | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Fall 2023-2024

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 12760
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Andrews | View syllabus
  • Section: 402
  • Class number: 12846
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00632 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kaia Olsen | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Spring 2022-2023

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 40104
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kaia Olsen | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 40506
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kaia Olsen | View syllabus

Winter 2022-2023

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 28297
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kaia Olsen | View syllabus
  • Section: 502
  • Class number: 28666
  • Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kaia Olsen | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Fall 2022-2023

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 18377
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Andrews | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Section: 402
  • Class number: 18469
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00632 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kaia Olsen | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Spring 2021-2022

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 37542
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kaia Olsen | View syllabus
  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 42506
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Travis Chandler | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Winter 2021-2022

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 20298
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kaia Olsen | View syllabus
  • Section: 502
  • Class number: 28306
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kaia Olsen | View syllabus

Fall 2021-2022

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 3929
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Andrews | View syllabus
  • Section: 402
  • Class number: 4034
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: DPAUL C106B at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kaia Olsen | View syllabus

Spring 2020-2021

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 30783
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Kaia Olsen | View syllabus
    • CLOSED