Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree - Animation & Visual Effects
Bachelor's degree
Online
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
8 Semesters
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
The School of Animation & Visual Effects BFA program provides students with the skills necessary to master today’s digital technology. Students choose one primary area of emphasis between visual effects, 3D modeling, 3D animation, 2D animation and stop motion, and storyboarding.
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About this course
Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:
Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.
BFA Animation & Visual Effects Degree Requirements
Minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist or 108 Composition for the Artist
Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
1 Written Communication: Composition
1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking
1 Written Communication: Context & Style
2 Art Historical Awareness: Western Art
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Subjects
- Animation
- VFX
- 3d training
- Storyboarding
- 3D
- Technology
- Computer
- Graphics
- Cinematics
- Communication
Course programme
- ANM 101: Introduction to Computer Graphics for Animation
- ANM 108: Cinematics for Animation & VFX
- ANM 180: Introduction to Animation Principles & Techniques
- FND 113: Sketching for Communication
- ANM 105: Introduction to 3D Production A
- ANM 203: Preproduction Principles
- ANM 206: Producing for Animation & Visual Effects 1
- FND 112: Figure Drawing
- LA 108: Composition for the Artist
- LA 132: History of Animation
- ANM 190: Traditional Animation 1
- ANM 202: Introduction to 3D Production B
- FA 213: Introduction to Anatomy
- FND 122: Color Fundamentals
- LA 291: Designing Careers
- ANM 205: Careers in Animation & VFX
- ANM 221: 3D Character Animation 1
- FND 116: Perspective
- ILL 120: Clothed Figure Drawing 1
- LA 120: Art History Through the 15th Century
- LA 121: Art History Through the 19th Century
- LA 202: English Composition: Creative Persuasion & Argument
- ANM 222: Introduction to Rigging
- ANM 303: Previs & Postvis
- FA 222: Heads & Hands
- LA 110: Writing the Short Story
- LA 462: Power of Myth and Symbol
- ANM 251: Fundamentals of Texturing, Lookdev, & Lighting
- ANM 321: 3D Character Animation 2
- ANM 498: Collaborative Project
- LA 124: Physics for Artists: Light, Sound, and Motion
- LA 134: History & Technology of Visual Effects & Computer Animation
- LA 359: Urban Sociology
- ANM 270: Storyboarding
- ANM 324: Lip Sync & Facial Performances
- ANM 421: 3D Character Animation 3
- LA 195: History of Comics: American Comics
- LA 285: Physical Theatre
- ANM 405: Senior Portfolio for Animation & VFX
- ANM 462: Character Animation Studio
- ANM 498: Collaborative Project
- ANM 500: Internship in Animation
- LA 131: History of Gaming
- LA 157: The Genius of Appeal
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree - Animation & Visual Effects