Bachelor of Science in Illustration/Computer Animation

International Communication

The sphere of illustration and computer animation has expanded exponentially, and the Illustration/Computer Animation major seeks to prepare students to engage in the media in ways that were barely imagined only a decade ago. The art and techniques of contemporary animation did not exist for the previous generation of students, and the increased sophistication of computer tools has allowed the modern illustrator to explore entirely new forms of visual expression with dazzling rapidity.

The Illustration/Computer Animation curriculum offers students an opportunity to develop the practical skills and conceptual underpinnings to explore and manifest the visual expression of ideas and the parameters of aesthetic choice. It couples art and technology in a way that is practical and offers students a strong working knowledge of both 2-D and 3-D digital imaging as well as providing the ability to integrate computer-generated images with live action footage. The Illustration/Computer Animation curriculum is production-based, enabling students to build a portfolio of high quality work.

Students interested in pursuing the Illustration/Computer Animation major may enter an array of professional fields including film, television, theater, broadcasting, video game production, graphic design, Internet, mobile and print publishing, advertising and photography.

* The 300 and 400 level Dialogues course requirements may be embedded within the major. Courses with an asterisk meet both major requirements and the university core requirements.

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