B.F.A. Digital Animation
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a specialization in Digital Animation is designed to launch students toward a successful career in visual effects for film and television, and emerging applications for 3D visualization and 3D animation. In this comprehensive program students will learn the fundamentals of animation design, and visual effects, and then apply this knowledge to 3D modeling, character animation, motion capture, character rigging, texture and lighting, compositing, etc. Finishing classes in surface texturing, rendering, dynamics, particles and MEL scripting will combine all that students have learned into an animation portfolio that will demonstrate their ability to create professional quality assets for film, television, video games, and more.
The application process consists of the following:
Prerequisites
Before application to the B.F.A. program, the student must complete one year as a B.A. major. Please go to the B.A. section for those requirements. The following classes must be completed or in the process of completion as a B.A. major before applying for the B.F.A. degree. For course descriptions see Courses section.
MAR 210 Creation of Media Story - 3 cr.
MAR 221 Fundamentals of Digital Image - 3 cr.
MAR 251 Digital Video Production Techniques - 3 cr.
MAR 251 Digital Video Production Techniques - 3 cr.
MAR 300 Visions of Film - 3 cr.
MAR 302 Intro to Motion Design - 3 cr.
MAR 302 Intro to Motion Design - 3 cr.
MAR 325 Fundamentals of Digital Animation - 3 cr.
Application
Applications to the B.F.A. program will be accepted during spring semester when the above courses have been completed or are in the process of completion. Acceptance into the major will be decided at the end of spring semester after all grades have been processed. Acceptance is based on the following:
Applications to the B.F.A. program will be accepted during spring semester when the above courses have been completed or are in the process of completion. Acceptance into the major will be decided at the end of spring semester after all grades have been processed. Acceptance is based on the following:
1. Letter of Intent
2. Artist Statement
3. Portfolio
4. Transcript
5. Time-based Self Portrait
6. Video Interview
For further information pick up the application sheets at the main office McGill Hall 224. The application sheet which must be filled out and turned in to the Media Arts main office by 5 pm, Monday, April 29th, 2013.