From visual effects in movies to the graphics in video games, animation is about creating new worlds. True artists and illustrators at heart, our students are looking for a creative escape from the mundane to the fantastic. Armed with their imagination, they live an animated life.
Our career-focused and accredited Bachelor of Science in Animation degree program is designed to teach you the art, techniques, and technology that professional animators use to turn their dreams into reality.
Program Description & Objectives (Visual Effects Concentration)
The Bachelor of Science in Animation with a concentration in Visual Effects is designed to provide students with the 2D and 3D animation knowledge and skills needed to qualify for entry-level industry positions, including scene builders, character designers, technical directors, motion animators, visual effects animators, lighters and renderers. From storyboarding, sketching and modeling to character animation, special effects, and final compositing; this degree program takes students through the entire production pipeline. The program starts by familiarizing students with the art concepts behind animation; drawing and other traditional forms of expression that are essential parts of getting art onto the computer. Students are then exposed to the basic principles behind computer-generated models, characters, animation, and visual effects. By using the same hardware and software as professional animation studios, the skills needed for immediate success on the job are developed. In addition to technical proficiency and creative development, the curriculum helps students develop the critical-thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills that contribute to sustaining a long and productive professional career in the entertainment and media industry.
Program Description & Objectives (Game Art Concentration)
The Bachelor of Science in Animation with a concentration in Game Art is designed to provide students the knowledge and understanding of 3-D modeling, materials, and textures, engine integration and animation needed to qualify for such entry-level positions in the game industry as prop artists, environment artists, character artists, and animators. In addition to the degree program’s strong 3-D computer-graphics focus, students will build other skills in peripheral media and complete digital courses that will enhance their opportunities in related fields. The curriculum does more than just develop technical proficiency and creative skills; it also teaches critical-thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills that contribute to sustaining a long and productive professional career in the entertainment and media industry.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Animation with a concentration in Visual Effects and the Bachelor of Science in Animation with a concentration in Game Art are 120 credit hours and 36 months in length. Students must successfully complete all required coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.