BFA Computer Animation
Course Sequence
| First Year Semester 1 |
|
First Year Semester 2 |
| Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
|
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
| ART 130 |
WASH |
3 |
ART 163 |
Drawing 1 |
3 |
| ART 131 |
WASH |
3 |
ART 262 |
Fndtns Digital |
3 |
| ART 132W |
WASH |
3 |
ART 234 |
Principles of Graphic Design |
3 |
| ENG 164 * |
Component 1 |
3 |
ENG 165 * |
Component 1 |
3 |
| MTH 164 * |
Component 2 |
3 |
Science * |
Component 3 |
4 |
| KIN 215 |
Component 6 |
3 |
* Must Complete before taking 300 level courses |
| Total |
|
16 |
Total |
|
16 |
| Second Year Semester 1 |
|
Second Year Semester 2 |
| Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
|
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
| ART 260 |
Art History Survey 1 |
3 |
ART 269 |
Life Drawing 2 |
3 |
| ART 164 |
Life Drawing 1 |
3 |
ART 370 |
Art History Survey 2 |
3 |
| ART 231 |
Animation Concepts and Techniques |
3 |
ART 365 |
Painting 1 |
3 |
| HIS 163 |
Component 5 |
3 |
ART 331 |
2D Computer Animation |
3 |
| POL 261 |
Component 5 |
3 |
HIS 164 |
Component 5 |
3 |
| |
|
|
BFA Portfolio Review |
| Total |
|
15 |
Total |
|
15 |
| Third Year Semester 1 |
|
Third Year Semester 2 |
| Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
|
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
| ART 463 |
Advanced Drawing |
3 |
ART 371 |
Ceramics or Sculpture |
3 |
| ART 335 |
Typography |
3 |
ART 376 |
Advanced 3D Animation |
3 |
| ART 375 |
Intro to 3D Animation |
3 |
ART 473 |
History of Animation |
3 |
| POL |
Component 5 |
3 |
CS 147 |
Programming |
3 |
| Science |
Component 3 |
4 |
ENG/PHL |
Component 4 |
3 |
| |
|
| Total |
|
16 |
Total |
|
15 |
| Fourth Year Semester 1 |
|
Fourth Year Semester 2 |
| Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
|
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
| ART 333 |
Web Design |
3 |
ART 4xx |
Advanced Art Elective |
3 |
| ART 336 |
Graphic Design in Context |
3 |
ART 4xx |
Advanced Art Elective |
3 |
| ART 430 |
Modeling |
3 |
ART 490 |
Animation Portfolio |
3 |
| ART 433 |
Character Animation |
3 |
Cultural |
Component 4 |
3 |
| Social Sci |
Component 5 |
3 |
|
|
|
| |
|
| Total |
|
15 |
Total |
|
12 |
| University Core |
39 |
| Art Foundation |
33 |
| Animation Foundation |
6 |
| Block until Pass |
|
| Required Art |
15 |
| Required Animation |
24 |
| Required Computer Science |
3 |
| Total Hours for BFA |
120 |
Animation Course Descriptions
ART 231
Animation Concepts and Techniques
This course introduces the Principles and techniques of traditional animation, including the principles of motion, storyboarding, flipbooks, cell and pencil animation. This course also introduces students to the use of computers in animation.
Prerequisite: ART 161, 163 (Basic Design 1 and Drawing 1)
ART 330
Motion Graphics
A study of the use of type in motion to create animated graphic designs, logos, and titles and animated concrete poetry.
Prerequisite: ART 375, ART 234 (Graphic Design 2)
ART 331
2D Computer Animation
This course uses computer software to create 2D animations that incorporate traditional techniques and styles such as drawing and painting, cut paper, cell animation, and stop motion. Digital video editing techniques are practiced.
Prerequisite: ART 201 ART 265 ART 234 (Basic Design 2, Graphics 1)
ART 375
Introduction to 3D Computer Animation
This course is an overview of 3D animation, the topics covered include 3D modeling techniques, key framing, graph editing, shading, lighting and rendering.
Prerequisite: ART 231, ART 331, ART 234, ART 271 (Basic Design 2, 3D Design)
ART 376
Advanced 3D Computer Animation
This course delves further in the study of modeling techniques, shading, lighting and rendering. Advanced concepts are introduced including inverse kinematics, deformers, and dynamics. Course may be repeated.
Prerequisite: ART 375
ART 430
3D Modeling for Computer Animation and Design
Techniques used in creating 3D models for computer animation are studied, including Polygonal modeling, Nurbs and Subdivision surfaces.
Prerequisite: ART 376
Art 433
Character Animation
This course is a comprehensive study of both traditional and digital techniques used in character design, modeling and rigging using 3D software. Techniques for games and film are compared and action and motion sequences are created and studied.
Prerequisite: ART 376, ART 269 (Life Drawing)
ART 460
Shading, Lighting and Rendering
An in depth study of surfaces and materials including texture and image mapping, lighting for compositing, cell shading, and rendering methods.
Prerequisite: ART 376, ART 234, ART 265 (Graphics 1, Basic Design 2)
ART 464
Computer Animation for Interactive Games
Animation and modeling techniques as they apply to interactive video games are studied. Topics include polygonal modeling, character rigging, surface mapping, world building, sound effects and story development.
Prerequisite: ART 401
ART 473
The History of Animation
This course is a survey of the History of Animation from early cartoons through contemporary special effects and 3D characters. The political, artistic and social uses of animation are examined.
Prerequisite: ART 370
ART 490
Animation Portfolio
Students in this course will create a work in a specific area of expertise and author a demo reel using this work and refined work from previous courses. A print portfolio will be created and job searching skills such as presentation and resume building will be taught.
Prerequisite: 12 hours of animation studio and approval of instructor.
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