Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree - Animation & Visual Effects

Bachelor's degree

Online

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    8 Semesters

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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

Questions & Answers

Add your question

Our advisors and other users will be able to reply to you

Who would you like to address this question to?

Fill in your details to get a reply

We will only publish your name and question

Reviews

This centre's achievements

2022

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 5 years

Subjects

  • Animation
  • VFX
  • 3d training
  • Storyboarding
  • 3D
  • Technology
  • Computer
  • Graphics
  • Cinematics
  • Communication

Course programme

Semester 1
  • 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
Semester 2
  • 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
Semester 3
  • 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
Semester 4
  • 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
Semester 5
  • 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
Semester 6
  • 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
Semester 7
  • 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
Semester 8
  • 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

Price on request