- Program Description
- Student Learning Outcomes
- Petition to Proceed with Senior Overview
- Degree Requirements
- Required Courses
- Course Descriptions
The B. A. in Animation offers students the opportunity to learn core principles and techniques focusing on storytelling, acting, timing, movement, drawing and expression through traditional and digital forms. The student will undertake an intensive course of study including character animation, experimental concepts, fine art techniques and commercial applications, building a strong, diverse foundation before embarking upon an eventual area of concentration.
Special Admission Requirement
Admission to the Animation Program is by portfolio review. Reviews are held on campus throughout the year. The portfolio should consist of 10-15 drawings. Select examples of work that will fully represent your current skill level. Recent original drawings from observations and/or imagination are preferred over photographic inspired subject matter. Any figure drawing and/or sequential art samples are also to be included. Animation pieces can be submitted on DVD to supplement the portfolio requirements.
Successful graduates of the program will:
- Become a classically trained animator with fundamental and technical proficiency in 2D and or 3D animation
- Be a proficient visual storyteller with an in depth understanding of concept art, storyboards and screenplays
- Acquire a broad set of skills in aesthetics, style, acting and audio
- Possess honed drafting skills through still life, figure and anatomy study
- Gain proficiency in critiquing animation work through an understanding of historical trends as well as current processes
- The ability to collaborate with fellow colleagues on a production
- Graduate with a reel and portfolio demonstrating both their animation skills and artistic disciplines
Petition to Proceed with Senior Overview
Majors who are not taking an internship (MEDC 4950) must submit for review and approval with a Petition to Proceed with Senior Overview. This petition must include a statement of intent, script, model sheets and storyboards. Students will qualify for this review after completion of the following courses or their equivalents and only with senior status:
- ANIM 3280 Storyboarding for Animation
- ANIM 3700 Story Development for Animation
- ANIM 3150 Character Design for Animation
- 60 required credit hours
- 36 General education credit hours
- 32 Elective Hours
| AUDI 1000 Audio Production I | 3 hours |
| EPMD 1000 Introduction to Media Production | 3 hours |
| MEDC 1010 Introduction to Mass Communications | 3 hours |
| INTM 1600 Introduction to Interactive Digital Media | 3 hours |
| VIDE 1810 Video Production I | 3 hours |
| INTM 2000 Writing for Interactive Media | 3 hours |
| FLST 2070 History of Animation | 3 hours |
| INTM 2200 Visual Design for Interactive Digital Media | 3 hours |
| MEDC 2200 Ethics in the Media | 3 hours |
| MEDC 2800 Cultural Diversity in the Media | 3 hours |
| ANIM 3210 Animation Principles & Techniques I | 3 hours |
| ANIM 3250 Animation Principles & Techniques II | 3 hours |
| ANIM 3280 Storyboarding for Animation | 3 hours |
| ANIM 3550 Compositing | 3 hours |
| ANIM 3560 Introduction to 3-D Animation | 3 hours |
| INTM 3580 Delivering Digital Media | 3 hours |
| ANIM 3700 Story Development for Animation | 3 hours |
| MEDC 4100 The Law and the Media | 3 hours |
| ANIM 4200 Advanced 3-D Animation | 3 hours |
| ANIM 4620 Senior Overview* or MEDC 4950 Professional Practicum* |
3-6 hours 3 hours |
| *Capstone Course |
Courses recommended, but not required:
| INTM 2800 Storyboard Techniques for Visual Media | 3 hours |
| INTM 3100 Programming for Web Communications | 3 hours |
| INTM 3300 Programming for Interactive Digital Media | 3 hours |
| INTM 3500 Audio and Video for Interactive Media | 3 hours |
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