In this course, students will create visual effects by learning the fundamental concepts of real-time particle animation and material manipulation for implementation in a games medium. In addition to an awareness of the language and methods for proactive critiquing of real-time visual effects, students will become capable of generating an assortment of types of real-time effects. Classes include a mixture of weekly in-engine demonstrations and in-class critique of homework and projects. Students will create a series of homework assignments and a final project for review and critique.