Animation and Visual Effects (B.F.A.)

Unless otherwise noted, 120 credits of coursework is required for a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.

Degree Requirements Overview

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
New Student Seminar		1
SEEDS: General Education Requirements		24-27
Major Requirements		69
Free Electives		26-23
Total Credits		120

Major Requirements 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
School of Communication and Media Requirements
CMST 110	Introduction to Communication and Media	3
CMST 210	Theorizing Communication and Media	3
Major Requirements
ANIM 101	Drawing Anatomy for Animation	3
ANIM 102	Digital Color and Light Concepts	3
ANIM 103	Introduction to Animation and Visual Effects	3
ANIM 104	Figure Drawing: Animation	3
ANIM 201	2D Animation and VFX I	3
ANIM 202	3D Modeling I	3
ANIM 210	Visual Effects Compositing I	3
ANIM 282	History of Animation and VFX	3
ANIM 321	3D Animation and Rigging I	3
ANIM 325	Interactive Game Development I	3
ANIM 360	VFX, Lighting, and Rendering	3
ANIM 380	VFX for Film	3
ANIM 401	Industry Preparation	3
ANIM 423	Thesis I	3
ANIM 424	Thesis II	3
Major Electives
Complete two 300-level courses and two 400-level courses.		12
ANIM 301	2D Animation and VFX II
ANIM 302	3D Modeling II
ANIM 330	Visual Effects Compositing II
ANIM 331	Experimental Animation
ANIM 335	Animated Illustration
ANIM 351	Animated Development and Pitch Bible
ANIM 370	Immersive Storytelling
ANIM 400	Visual Effects Compositing III
ANIM 421	3D Animation and Rigging II
ANIM 425	Interactive Game Development II
ANIM 455	Collaborative Production
School of Communication and Media Electives
Complete two 3-credit courses from CMDA, CMST, FMTV, JOUR, SPTC, and STCM.		6
Total Credits		69

New Student Seminar

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Students in the Adult Learner program must take GNED 100.
Complete one course from the following. Some courses may be restricted by major. Consult with an academic advisor.		1
ADVS 198	Pathways to Success
CHEM 190	Freshman Seminar in Chemistry
FYS 100	First Year Seminar
GNED 100	Adult Academic Success Seminar
GNED 199	New Student Seminar
HPEM 199	Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education
IDS 155	Pathways to Adult Learning
JUST 199	New Student Seminar
MATH 102	New Student Experience for Mathematical Sciences
MUGN 199	Freshman Seminar for Music Majors
NURS 199	Introduction to Nursing
POLS 199	Freshman Seminar in Political Science and Law

SEEDS General Education Requirements

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Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Foundations
Effective Writing I
Complete one Effective Writing I course.		3
Effective Writing II
Complete one Effective Writing II course.		3
Interactive Communication
Complete one Interactive Communication course.		3
Quantitative Reasoning
Complete one Quantitative Reasoning course.		3
Political and Civic Life
Complete one Political and Civic Life course.		3
World Language
Complete two sequential classes in one World Language when starting at the Beginner I or Beginner II level. Complete one class when starting at the Intermediate/Advanced Level.		3-6
Exploration
Complete one course from four different Exploration categories:		6
Analyzing Cultures and Societies
Creative Expression
Fulfilled by ANIM 101 in the major.
Ethical Inquiry
Historical Thinking
Fulfilled by CMST 110 in the major.
Literary and Artistic Analysis
Scientific Reasoning
Total Credits		24-27

Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion

This recommended degree plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years and 120 credits. This plan is a recommendation and MUST be used in consultation with their academic advisor. Important note: Students should be aware this plan assumes no pre-requisite coursework is required. If pre-requisite coursework is needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which do not appear on the plan.

First Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
GNED 199	1	SEEDS: Effective Writing II	3
SEEDS: Effective Writing I	3	SEEDS: Foundation Course	3
SEEDS: Interactive Communication	3	CMST 210	3
ANIM 101 (Fulfills SEEDS: Exploration - Creative Expression)	3	ANIM 102	3
ANIM 103	3	ANIM 104	3
CMST 110	3
	16		15
Second Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
SEEDS: World Language 1	3	SEEDS: World Language 2	3
ANIM 201	3	SEEDS: Foundation Course	3
ANIM 282	3	ANIM 202	3
Free Elective	3	ANIM 210	3
Free Elective	3	School of Communication and Media Elective	3
	15		15
Third Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
SEEDS: Exploration 3	3	ANIM 360	3
ANIM 321	3	ANIM 380	3
ANIM 325	3	Major Elective: 300 level	3
Major Elective: 300 level	3	School of Communication and Media Elective	3
Free Elective	3	Free Elective	3
	15		15
Fourth Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
SEEDS: Exploration 4	3	ANIM 401	3
ANIM 423	3	ANIM 424	3
Major Elective: 400 level	3	Major Elective: 400 level	3
Free Elective	3	Free Elective	3
Free Elective	3	Free Elective	2
	15		14
Total Credits 120