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The BFA in Visual Communication with a concentration in Animation can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing a career as a:
Flash Programmer or Designer
Production Artist
2D or 3D Animator
Storyboard Artist
Challenging, Relevant Coursework

The BFA in Visual Communication with a concentration in Animation features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the field. Students are given the opportunity to learn about and practice 3D modeling, various uses of special effects, storyboarding, and sound and video editing techniques.
Students who successfully complete the program should be able to:
Plan and create effective, cohesive design solutions using a variety of media.
Use current software and technology to create digital compositions while applying color theory and graphic design principles.
Plan and design interactive projects that demonstrate navigational and organizational methodologies.
Apply project management and teamwork skills to address digital design industry issues.
Develop skills for effective oral and written communication, presentation, and critical thinking.
Apply business principles and practices that satisfy project requirements.
Refine existing pieces for inclusion into a professional portfolio
Concentration courses for this program include:
3D Computer Modeling and Character Rigging
Special Effects
Storyboarding and Scripting
Sound and Video Editing

Graphic Communications Certificate Program
This program option prepares students for careers typically found in the graphic design field, such as art director, graphic designer, production artist, animator, illustrator, computer graphic designer package designer, production designer, airbrush artist or lettering/calligraphy artist.

Graphic Design Certificate Program
This program option prepares students for careers typically found in the graphic design field, such as art director, graphic designer, production artist, animator, illustrator, computer graphic designer package designer, production designer, airbrush artist or lettering/calligraphy artist.

Computer Graphics Certificate Program
This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the computer graphics fields. This program relies heavily on a basic understanding of graphic design and/or graphic communications principles as they relate to industry standards. Students are encouraged to adhere to electives noted for a rounded educational experience. Some of the careers that are found in the computer graphics field are: computer graphics artist, desktop publisher, prepress technician, computer animator and multimedia producer.

Illustration/Animation Certificate Program
The Illustration/Animation Certificate Program prepares students for careers in animation and in editorial illustration such as magazine, book illustration, medical illustration, and marine illustration or in advertising illustration such as product illustration, poster art, tee-shirt and decal art.