Skip directly to page content

Computer AnimationBachelor of Fine Arts

CIP: 100304

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation focuses on preparing the artist to meet the challenges of today’s animation studio and production house. Through a strong foundation in studio arts, students have the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to express their creativity through the art of animation and/or gaming (depending on the specialization selected).

Core Curriculum 37 credits
Course number Course name Course credits
DBR 100 Introduction to Belief Systems 3
DBR 200 World Belief Systems 3
DJC 100 Foundations of U.S. Justice 3
DJCP 100 Citizenship Project 2
DJC 200 Civic Engagement and Social Justice 3
DJLC 200 Language and Culture 2
DJCE 250 Career Preparation 2
DSS 100 Theories of Self 3
DSS 200 Societies and Institutions 3
DQR 100 Algebra and Personal Finance 3
DQR 200 Introductory Statistics 3
DSL 100 Scientific Inquiry 3
DSL 200 Science and Society 3
LYNN 101 First Year Seminar 1
Major Requirements 42 credits
Course number Course name Course credits
CA 140 Storyboarding Process 3
CA 150 Digital Painting 3
CA 250 Introduction to 3D Animation 3
CA 260 Motion Graphics 2D 3
CA 270 3D Modeling I 3
CA 290 Digital Lighting and Texture I 3
CA 310 Motion Capture 3
CA 340 3D Animation I 3
CA 350 3D Rigging 3
CA 360 3D Modeling II 3
CA 380 3D Animation II 3
CGD 115 Digital Imaging I 3
COM 150 Film Production 3
GA 250 Digital Sculpting I 3
Fine Arts Curriculum 15 credits
Course number Course name Course credits
FA 105 Principles of Design 3
FA 115 Basic Drawing 3
FA 125 Figure Drawing I 3
FA 325 Figure Drawing II 3
FA 341 Drawing Anatomy 3
Animation Specialization 27 credits
Course number Course name Course credits
CA 280 Motion Graphics 3D 3
CA 330 Digital Lighting and Texture II 3
CA 390 Compositing and Visual Effects 3
CA 400 Advanced Motion Graphics 3
CA 440 Advanced Compositing & Visual Effects 3
CA 450 Computer Animation Portfolio (repeat three times) 9
FA 335 Comics and Sequential Art 3
Game Art Specialization 27 credits
Course number Course name Course credits
GA 210 Concept Art for Gaming I 3
GA 310 Concept Art for Gaming II 3
GA 320 Level Design I 3
GA 330 Digital Sculpting II 3
GA 420 Level Design III 3
GA 450 Game Art Portfolio (repeat three times) 9
GA 350 Level Design II 3

Animation specialization

4-year plan

Game art specialization

4-year plan