Art Degrees Online

Graphic Design Emphasis (78)
First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 330, 331
Emphasis (30): ART 220, 221, 320, 321, 322, 420, 421, 422, 444 (6 Cr.)
Studio electives from the following (12): ART 305, 311, 315, 340, 350 or 351, 360, 370, 380, 381, 385, 408, 409
Studio elective from the following (3): ART 306, 312, 341, 351, 361, 371
Art History (3): ART 436
Art history electives from the following (3): ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 437, 438, 439

Program Requirements

Intellectual Foundations Requirements: 39–66 cr

Total Required Credit Hours in Fine Arts: 78 cr

A. Required Courses (42 cr)

DES 101 Two-Dimensional Design
FAR 101 Drawing I
FAR 102 Drawing II
FAR 103 Modeling
FAR 210 Introductory Painting
FAR 220 Introductory Photography
FAR 230 Introductory Printmaking
FAR 240 Introductory Sculpture
FAR 250 Art History I
FAR 251 Art History II
FAR 363 Twentieth-Century Art
FAR 470 Senior Seminar in Fine Arts
Two art history electives.

B. Photography Courses (21 cr)

FAR 321 Intermediate Photography I
FAR 322 Intermediate Photography II
FAR 323 Advanced Photography (three courses) (9)
FAR 420 Senior Studio in Photography (6)

C. Art Electives (15 cr)

All College Electives: 0–3 cr

Total Required Credit Hours: 120–144 cr

Program Total Credits: 135
Foundation Year Credits: 33

Foundation students are eligible to select any College of Art and Design major program regardless of the Foundation sequence they attend.
FOUNDATION
Fall Credits: 16.5

Students entering the Foundation program through midyear admission (spring semester) will enroll in these courses for the spring semester, and then take their second Foundation semester during the Summer Foundation semester, May/June.
Elective Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
FNDP 111 – Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 151 – Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 161 – Three-Dimensional Design/Time Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
LAAH 111 – Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 – First-Year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Spring Credits: 16.5
Elective Credits: 1.5 cr

Select three courses from the following four:
FNDP 112 – Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 152 – Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 162 – Three-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 171 – Time and Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

LAAH 112 – Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 – First-Year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Sophomore Year Credits: 33
Fall Credits: 18
WRIT 251 and WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema I and II are required of all Film/Animation majors as part of the total Liberal Arts distribution.
ILUS 285 – Drawing for Animators Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Can be taken either fall or spring semester.
MAAN 201 – Introduction to Animation I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Can be taken either fall or spring semester.
MAFL 201 – Introduction to Film I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAPH 201 – Introduction to Photography I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Can be taken either fall or spring semester.
WRIT 251 – Narrative Cinema I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
LACR 210 – Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X – Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Spring Credits: 15
WRIT 251 and WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema I and II are required of all Film/Animation majors as part of the total Liberal Arts distribution.
MAAN 202 – Introduction to Animation II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAAN 231 – Introduction to Computer Animation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Can be taken either in the fall or spring semester.
MAFL 202 – Introduction to Film/Digital Video Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 252 – Narrative Cinema II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
LACR 210 – Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X – Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Junior Year Credits: 36
Fall Credits: 18
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr
MAAN 301 – Junior Animation Workshop I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 301 – Junior Cinema Production I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 311 – Sync-Sound for Narrative Film Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
MAAN 232 – 2-D Computer Animation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAAN 331 – 3-D Computer Animation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Spring Credits: 18
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr
MAAN 302 – Junior Animation Workshop II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAAN 341 – Moving Art: Animation Theory and Production Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 302 – Junior Cinema Production II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 331 – Experimental Video Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Senior Year Credits: 33
Fall Credits: 18
Electives Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr
MAAN 401 – Sr. Animation Workshop I Credits: 3 cr
MAFL 401 – Senior Cinema Production I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
MACR 443 – Time: A Multidisciplinary Seminar Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 220 – Writing for Film Credits: 3 cr, 4 hrs
Spring Credits: 15
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr
MAAN 402 – Sr. Animation Workshop II Credits: 3 cr
MACR 499 – Internship Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 320 – Film Forum: Selected Topics Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 402 – Senior Cinema Production II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Liberal Arts Distribution

Note all Liberal Arts courses are 3 credits.
Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 15 cr
LAAH 111 – Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAAH 112 – Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 – First-Year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 – First-Year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 210 – Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X – Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 8XX – Liberal Arts Period Interpretation – Pre-20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 9XX – Liberal Arts Period Interpretation – 20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
WRIT 251 – Narrative Cinema I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

ANIM 103 Introduction to Video Art 3 CR
In this film video art course, students will learn basic video operation, cinematography, and non-linear editing with Mac, Final Art, Movies, DVD, and DVD Studio programs. Emphasis will be on comprehensive understanding in the art of the movie image. Students will be challenged to develop their own ideas and showcase skills and techniques. Lab Fee
ANIM 104 Introduction to Sound, Recording, and Editing 3 CR
This sound, recording, and editing class will teach basic studio sound recording, on-site sound recording, composing sound, and digital sound editing. Lab Fee
ANIM 233 Introduction to 2-D Animation Techniques 3 CR
Students will study the basic principles of animation with an emphasis on the analysis of motion. An overview of the evolution of animation techniques will provide the student with examples of independent film work from early productions to the present day. Students will develop an understanding of basic animation terminology and will complete several individual animation exercises, as well as work on a group project. Appropriate software will be discussed and introduced within the context of each exercise. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ANIM 233E Introduction to 2-D Animation Techniques 0 CR
Same description as ANIM 233. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ANIM 234 Introduction to 3-D Animation Techniques 3 CR
This course will explore the foundations of 3-D animation environments, as well as animation techniques unique to digital imagery. Students will develop a series of projects using software designed for the Internet, as well as other 3-D computer-based platforms. Projects will explore a variety of possibilities for 3-D interactive design. Special regard will be given to portfolio development. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ANIM 234E Introduction to 3-D Animation Techniques 3 CR
Same description as ANIM 234. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ANIM 235 Intermediate Animation 3 CR
Prerequisite: ANIM 234. Character development in a variety of methods will be explored by students in this course in order to enhance students’ understanding and appreciation for the effect of strong visual techniques, Further depth in the concepts of storyboards and production design will be explored. Students will learn layout scenes around character action, work with camera fields, deal with issues of composition, and create mood. While advance instruction on the principles and concepts of character development will be used, students are encouraged to develop their own aesthetic. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ANIM 235E Intermediate Animation 0 CR
Prerequisite: ANIM 234 or 234E. Same description as ANIM 235. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ANIM 236 Advanced Animation 3 CR
Prerequisite: ANIM 235 or 235E with a grade of “C” or higher. Using the techniques developed in the first three animation courses, the student will complete an animated project demonstrating knowledge of both 2-D and 3-D animation techniques, through motion studies, storyboard composition, character development, refinement of timing, use of exposure sheets, and basic lip-synch techniques. Final projects will be retained electronically for portfolio development. Other current technology will be introduced to direct the shooting, digitization, and efficient inclusion of the project into interactive formats. [48-48-96] Lab Fee
ANIM 236E Advanced Animation 3 CR
Prerequisite: ANIM 235 or 235E with a grade of “C” or higher. Same description as ANIM 236. [48-48-96] Lab Fee