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2008-2009 University Catalog 
    
2008-2009 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Animation - Bachelor of Fine Arts


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Program Total Credits: 123

The Animation program in the Media Arts Department prepares students to work in computer, traditional, stopmotion, and experimental animation. The basic principles of animation can be applied to all forms of image and object manipulation. The program gives its graduates a strong understanding of timing and motion, and a grounding in the wide variety of techniques available to the animator. Animation majors get a solid background in life drawing and traditional modes of animation, as well as 2D and 3D computer animation. Animation majors choose the area(s) on which to focus as they construct their junior and senior thesis films.

Sophomore Year Credits: 30


Fall Credits: 15


WRIT 251 and WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema I and II are required of all Animation majors. WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema II can be counted as a studio elective, or liberal arts course.

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Spring Credits: 15


WRIT 251 and WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema I and II are required of all Animation majors. WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema II can be counted as a studio elective, or liberal arts course.

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Junior Year Credits: 30


Fall Credits: 15


  • Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr

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Spring Credits: 15


  • Electives Credits: 3 cr
  • Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

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Senior Year Credits: 30


Fall Credits: 15


  • Electives Credits: 6 cr
  • Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr 

Spring Credits: 15


  • Electives Credits: 3 cr
  • Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr

Liberal Arts Distribution


Note all Liberal Arts courses are 3 credits.

  • Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 15 cr

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