Art Degrees Online

The B.F.A. degree program in Visual Communication is typically 36 months (9 semesters). The program length may not exceed 54 months. The program length is not guaranteed and may be lengthened for various reasons including, but not limited to, class failure, suspension, program changes, course reduction or withdrawal. The program is considered a full time program.
NCA is a year round college with three 15-week semesters per 12 months.

September–December
January–April
May–August

Students who interrupt the program at any time will be considered to have withdrawn from the program and must reapply. The program must be completed within 1.5 times the normal 36-month program length to comply with the satisfactory progress policy. The program grid is intended to give you an ideal schedule and broad overview of the curriculum. Course names, titles, sequencing, prerequisites, credit value, content, instructor assignment, and/or scheduling is subject to change.

NCA’s accelerated and highly structured 36-month B.F.A. program does not lend itself to flexibility in terms of alternative scheduling due to students failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress. Students who fail classes may be required to extend the length of their program in order to meet graduation requirements.
Students who began the program prior to September 2008

The B.F.A. degree program in Visual Communication is typically 32 months (8 semesters) for one major or 36 months (9 semesters) for two majors. The program length may not exceed 1.5 times the normal program length to comply with the satisfactory progress policy. The program length is not guaranteed and may be lengthened for various reasons including, but not limited to, class failure, suspension, program changes, course reduction or withdrawal. The program is considered a full time program.
NCA is a year round college with three 15-week semesters per 12 months.

September–December
January–April
May–August

Students who interrupt the program at any time will be considered a withdrawal from the program and must reapply. The program must be completed within 1.5 times the normal program length to comply with the satisfactory progress policy. The program grid (found in the NCA Catalog attachment A) is intended to give you an ideal schedule and broad overview of the curriculum. Course names, titles, sequencing, prerequisites, credit value, content, instructor assignment, and/or scheduling is subject to change.

The BFA is a separate degree with an emphasis on one studio area. This program is designed to meet the needs of exceptional students who desire intensive studio experience within the context of the liberal arts. Applicants must have demonstrated superior ability and motivation in a particular studio discipline. Students usually begin their work in the BA, then apply for the BFA in their area of concentration in their sophomore or junior year. Prospective BFA students participate in an interview and application process that is conducted by the heads of the studio area that will be their area concentration. Students should contact faculty in the specific studio area to find out more about that area’s application process and deadlines. Applications are not usually considered until students have had at least two studio courses on the Bloomington campus. For all studio areas, the basic requirements are identical to the BA in Studio Art, except that for the BFA, 62 credit hours of studio are required, instead of the 33 for the BA. This amounts to two to four semesters of additional study depending on the area and the students previous achievement progress.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Program (B.F.A.)
Students wanting to apply for the B.F.A. degree may do so after completing a minimum of 27 credit hours in Visual Arts and New Media courses. In order to apply for B.F.A. degree status, applicants must have attained at least a 3.0 average in all Visual Art and New Media courses, including Art History, with a 2.0 required for courses taken outside the department to qualify for review. Students native to Fredonia must apply for B.F.A. status before completing six semesters of Fredonia course work; transfer students must apply before completing four semesters of Fredonia course work. In areas heavily impacted by enrollment, only a limited number of students may be admitted to the B.F.A. program. Students with a 3.25 or higher GPA in all Visual Art and New Media courses and 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA and a score of 3.5 or greater during the 24-Hour Review may gain advanced acceptance to B.F.A. without committee review. Students waived out of the review requirement must still receive major area approval and complete a Change of Major form for admittance to the B.F.A. program. All B.F.A. students are required to participate in Senior Exhibition.

Program Code: GAA Campus: SenecaYork
Duration: 2 Semesters (8 Months) Start Dates: Fall, Winter
Start dates are subject to change
Credential Awarded: Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed to give students the skills to develop game art using computer based software. Techniques such as modeling, animation, texturing and game engine integration will be covered using the latest high-end computer hardware and software.

The emphasis of the program is on learning the tools to develop amazing game art and to incorporate that art into real-time environments using 3D Studio Max and other game development tools.

3D Character Animation Stream

***Semester 5 Subject Name Hrs/Wk
ACT550 Advanced Acting for Animators 2
ANI501 Advanced Animation Principles 4
ANI502 Advanced Life Drawing 4
ANI504 Advanced Lighting, Texturing, Rendering 3
ANI512 Storyboarding for the 3D Environment 2
ANI521 Basic 3D Modeling 3
ANI524 Advanced Animation Tools 3
ANI531 Basic Rigging for 3D Animators 3

Semester 6 Subject Name Hrs/Wk
ANI623 Lighting, Texturing Rendering II 3
ANI624 Advanced Character Animation II 4
ANI625 Introduction to MEL Scripting 3
ANI630 Advanced Rigging 3
ANI671 Advanced Digital Tools II 2
LIF641 Life Drawing Portfolio Development 4
PRT681 Portfolio Presentation and Professionalism 3
STR600 Storyboarding and Project Development Advanced 2

*** Streaming subject to enrolment and not guaranteed. (Students are required to make stream selection by week 2 of the 4th semester. Both streams may not be available in all semesters.)

Evidence of admission One of the following tests:
04 Economy
11 History
18 Portuguese
Regional Preference Area of influence: Vacancies: 40%
Aveiro, Braga, Coimbra, Porto, Viana do Castelo, RA Açores, R.
A. Madeira
Other preferential access Courses with preferential access: Vacancies: 30%
018104305309389390392393395396456459461462558,
559,560,570,588,634
Duration: 6 Semesters: 180 ECTS

Careers:
Technical Education in Local Development and Community Intervention;
Technical Education and Management of Sociocultural Animation;
Monitor Leisure;
Educational Projects Manager and Leisure (with children and young people);
Educator, trainer and mediator for adults;
Technical College of Social Inclusion.

Note the last candidate 2007/2008: 134.2

Bachelor of Fine Arts Program (B.F.A.)
Students wanting to apply for the B.F.A. degree may do so after completing a minimum of 27 credit hours in Visual Arts and New Media courses. In order to apply for B.F.A. degree status, applicants must have attained at least a 3.0 average in all Visual Art and New Media courses, including Art History, with a 2.0 required for courses taken outside the department to qualify for review. Students native to Fredonia must apply for B.F.A. status before completing six semesters of Fredonia course work; transfer students must apply before completing four semesters of Fredonia course work. In areas heavily impacted by enrollment, only a limited number of students may be admitted to the B.F.A. program. Students with a 3.25 or higher GPA in all Visual Art and New Media courses and 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA and a score of 3.5 or greater during the 24-Hour Review may gain advanced acceptance to B.F.A. without committee review. Students waived out of the review requirement must still receive major area approval and complete a Change of Major form for admittance to the B.F.A. program. All B.F.A. students are required to participate in Senior Exhibition.

College: Fine Arts
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Hours for the Degree: 120
Minor: No
Combined-Degree Program: No
Website: www.arts.ufl.edu/art/Programs/photographyUndergrad.asp

The B.F.A. in creative photography emphasizes studio design and technique. The curriculum develops professional specialization and preparation in the creative process and artistic comprehension.

Students must complete a 2-D, a 3-D and a 4-D course as part of their 2000-level studio requirements. A portfolio review will be required of students before admission into junior-level studio courses.

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.

Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan

Semester 1:

2.0 UF GPA
Complete a total of 9 hours (ART 1802C, ART 1803C) or a total of 6 hours of any ART or PGY or GRA course at the 2000 level with a grade of C or better

Semester 2:

2.5 UF GPA
Complete 2 of 5 critical-tracking courses: ART 2305C, PGY 2101, ARH 2050,
ARH 2051, PGY 2441C with a grade of C or better

Semester 3:

2.75 UF GPA
Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a grade of C or better

Semester 4:

3.0 UF GPA for semesters 4-5
Complete 3 additional critical-tracking courses with a grade of C or better
Complete the CLAST exam or be exempted

As of Fall 2008 we will be offering a total of six skill sets in the following areas, three of which are currently being rolled out:

Active – spring 2008:
Motion Graphic Design (2d digital animation)
3d Digital Modeling
3d Texturing

To be added – Fall 2008:
3d Character Setup
3d Character Animation
Digital Sculpture

Industry professionals will be teaching classes in all areas. Yes, the cost of a single semester long course is $60.00!! All skill sets are intended to be taken over a 4 semesters (for most students two years) and are aimed ad providing students with entry level artist skills. Please download this .rtf which provides a detailed description of each course.
Motion Graphic Design Sequence
Semester 1 – Photo 121: Imaging with Photoshop 1
Semester 2 – Art 220: Introduction to Motion Graphics, Photo 125: Special Effects with Photoshop
Semester 3 – Art 221: Advanced Motion Graphics
Semester 4 – Art 247: Portfolio Development

Digital Modeling Sequence
Semester 1 – Art 230: Introduction to Maya
Semester 2 – Art 231: Inorganic Modeling
Semester 3 – Art 232: Organic Modeling
Semester 4 – Art 247: Portfolio Development

Texturing Sequence
Semester 1 – Art 230: Introduction to Maya, Photo 121: Imaging with Photoshop I
Semester 2 – Art 237: Texturing I, Photo 125: Special Effects with Photoshop
Semester 3 – Art 238: Texturing II
Semester 4 – Art 247: Portfolio Development

Character Setup Sequence
Semester 1 – Art 230: Introduction to Maya
Semester 2 – Art 233: Kinematic Set-Up of Digital Characters
Semester 3 – Art 234: Advanced Character Set-Up
Semester 4 – Art 247: Portfolio Development

Character Animation Sequence
Semester 1 – Art 230: Introduction to Maya
Semester 2 – Art 235: 3d Character Animation
Semester 3 – Art 235: 3d Character Animation (repeatable)
Semester 4 – Art 247: Portfolio Development

Digital Sculpture Sequence
Semester 1 – Art 230: Introduction to Maya
Semester 2 – Art 245: Digital Sculpture I
Semester 3 – Art 246: Advanced Digital Sculpture
Semester 4 – Art 247: Portfolio Development

Ext 21 – E-mail: dinizgomes@utad.pt – Phone 276 309 321

Objectives:

A degree in Sociocultural Animation is a course of 1 cycle with a duration of 6 semesters (3 years and 180 ECTS, which has as main objectives:

- To train graduates with scientific and technical skills that enable them, while understanding the structures and social behavior and competent performance of specific professions in the field of Sociocultural Animation;
- Cooperating with organizations and associations in the field of Sociocultural Animation and other entities interested in developing projects in Animation;
- To train qualified professionals to design and build projects in Sociocultural Animation, in the institutional, organizational and artistic;
Provide the means associations, institutional and business professionals able to boost projects in enabling Sociocultural Animation and harmonize the relationship of organizations with their public, internal and external.

Careers:

Public institutions, private and community, namely kindergartens, schools, municipalities, hospitals, prisons, children’s and youth associations, recreational and cultural associations, private institutions of social solidarity, homes for 3rd age, associations of immigrants, ethnic groups, shopping centers, animation companies, government agencies, NGOs, institutions, environmental management, heritage management institutions, social and cultural institutions, etc..

Plan of Study

Plan of Study prior to the fitness for Bologna

Conditions of access:

Evidence of Fee for 2008:

One of the following tests:

Geography 09, History 11, 18 Portuguese

Regional Preference:

not applicable

Prerequisites:

not required

Minimum Rating:

Evidence of admission: 95 (scale of 0-200)

Note the application: 95 (scale of 0-200)

Formula for Calculation of Note Access:

Average of the Secondary: 65%

Evidence of Admission: 35%

Vacancies for 2008 / 2009:

40