Art Degrees Online

This option under the Associate of Fine Arts Degree prepares students for transfer to a four-year

College and can assist students in becoming professionals in the field of photography. The Photography major can serve as a basis for careers in studio photography, teaching, illustration, and photojournalism.

Students in the Associate of Fine Arts Degree Program at Sussex County Community College are given the opportunity to present their work at the student art exhibit and in the Idiom & Image as well as other College publications.

PHOT 030—Beginning Photography 3
PHOT 053—Introduction to Color Photography 3
PHOT 151—Professional Photography: Intro. 4
PHOT 152—Professional Photography: Portraiture 4
PHOT 153—Professional Photo: Product & Advert. 4
PHOT 154—Professional Photo: Interior & Exterior 4
PHOT 156—Portfolio Development 3
PHOT 170—Beginning Digital Imaging 3
ART 006—Design Principles in 2-Dimensions 3
Select 3 units from one of the following 3
PHOT 056—Photojournalism & Documentary Photo.
PHOT 031—Intermediate Photography
PHOT 057—Special Projects
PHOT 155—Professional Photo: Travel Photo.
Total Required Units: 34

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Tuition
In 2008-2009, the expenses for a typical full-time undergraduate resident student are $41,500. Fall Spring Total
Undergraduate
Full-time Tuition $14,560 $14,560 $29,120
Part-time Undergrad. / Dix Program Tuition ($910 per credit) ($910 per credit)
Health Center Fee $330 $330 $660
Activity Fee $110 $110 $220
Undergraduate Room/Board $5750 $5750 $11,500
Graduate & Dix Scholars Room/Board ($6440) ($6440) ($12,880)
Undergraduate Total $20,750 $20,750 $41,500

The Visual Effects & Motion Graphics program helps you to learn how to use your creativity to produce attention-grabbing communication design for film, television, and the Web. Visual effects are responsible for movie trailers, opening film credits, television commercials, animated network identities, and short promos. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as production assistant, assistant designer, visual effect specialist, or broadcast design assistant.

In the Media Arts & Animation program, you’ll develop a strong foundation in drawing, design, and illustration in order to produce traditional 2-D formats. Then, you’ll move into computer generated 3-D formats that make characters and objects come alive. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as animator, computer animator, digital media producer, special effects artist, background designer, computer artist, layout artist, or video game artist

Students in the 3D Modeling for Animation & Games program prepare for their future in the computer generated animation industry through a combined focus on traditional artistic skills and modern technology. You’ll attend courses on sculpture, life drawing, and color theory, as well as character modeling, lighting, and digital imaging. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as character modeler, texture artist, and junior production designer.
Computer Animation Courses: 3-D Modeling Program – The Art Institutes programs are offered at the following Art Institute locations:

Year 1

In years 1 & 2 Students concentrate on the principles of animation, planning and practice. Animation skills are introduced and developed across both years along with video production. Students learn how computer tools can be used for artistic representation. Students work on 2D and 3D animation.
Year 3

The emphasis is on developing modelling and animation skills and on independent project work. Project work, producing a demo reel, demonstrating skills and ability, for presentation to potential employers. Students also study character animation in greater depth, along with modelling and texturing.
Year 4

In the Honours year, students are expected to demonstrate an ability to work on their own on a substantial project. The Honours project offers students the opportunity to create a piece of animated work that will showcase their skills and assist them when seeking employment at the end of the course. Students also study digital effects for TV and film, and virtual reality.

Full-time undergraduate students
UK and European Union students £3,225 Undergraduate bursaries
UK and European Union students – placement year £806 Undergraduate bursaries
International students £8,500 International bursaries
Full-time postgraduate students
UK and European Union students £4,050 * Postgraduate bursaries
International students £9,000 * International bursaries
UK and European Union students – MBA £8,550 Postgraduate bursaries
International students – MBA £11,000 International bursaries
International students – MPhil/PhD in business-related subject £8,250 International bursaries
Part-time undergraduate students
HNC/D (non-modular) Year 1 £456 + BTEC Registration
HNC/D (non-modular) Year 2 £570
HNC/D individual units £114
Foundation degree Year 1 (120 level 1 credits) £1,020
Foundation degree Year 2 (120 level 2 credits) £1,140
Undergraduate (including UCPD/UCAPD) 10 credit module, classroom-based £95
Undergraduate (including UCPD/UCAPD) 10 credit module, laboratory-based £125
Part-time postgraduate students Fee per year
DBA (UK & EU students) £4,200 4 year course
MBA 20 credit module (UK & EU students) £950 – 2008/09
MA/MSc/PgCert/PgDip (including UCPPD) 20 credit module £400 *
MProf/DProf * £1,700 (£1,310 for social sciences and law-related courses)
MPhil/PhD, laboratory-based at the University £1,310
MPhil/PhD, not University-based £1,260
UK and European Union students – MPhil/PhD, business-related £1,550
International students – MPhil/PhD, business-related £2,800
International students – MPhil/PhD, distance learning (laboratory-based) £3,190
International students – MPhil/PhD, distance learning (class-based) £2,800