Art Degrees Online

Department of Visual and Performing Arts

In addition to the required 45 credits listed here for the major, students must fulfill the College requirements.

Animation Track

Required Theory and Production (27 credits)

ART1313 Raster Imaging and Effects
FILM1501 Introduction to Visual Storytelling
ANIM2202 Multimedia
ANIM2212 3-Dimensional Modeling
ANIM3203 3-Dimensional Animation
ANIM3330 3-Dimensional Environment Modeling
ANIM3331 Logo and Product Animation
FILM3311 Senior Thesis I
FILM3312 Senior Thesis II

Concentration Electives (18 credits)

Electives may be selected from a variety of courses in the concentration. It is recommended that each student select courses from the elective category that fits the track:
ART1314 Vector Art and Design
FILM2208 Production I
ANIM2211 Special Effects (Claymation)
ART2256 Web Design
FILM3005 Video and Film Concepts
FILM3210 Post Production I
ANIM3307 Flash for the Web
ANIM3320 Advanced Director
ANIM3340 Introduction to 3-Dimensional Character Animation
ANIM3341 Advanced 3-Dimensional Character Animation

Year one modules
• introduction to technologies and equipment • animation techniques • development and delivery of digital content • cultural and ethical impact of digital technologies • contemporary animation and media practice • animation and moving image • specialism

Year two modules
• theories of creative practice • new media • film/video theory • critical methods • drawing, rendering and creative realisation

Year three modules
• creative practice • dissertation • professional placement (subject to availability) • animation/film making workshops • collaborative projects