Animation, B.S.

Program Overview

The Animation program prepares students for professional careers in various animation fields, including character animation, video games, and visual effects. It combines theoretical and practical approaches to traditional and digital animation, with a focus on internships and a capstone project. Graduates are equipped with a wide range of skills and knowledge to pursue careers in animation, from 3D modeling to visual effects artistry.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Animation program is designed for those who wish to work professionally in animation, including character animation, video games, motion graphics, visual effects, visualization, and virtual production.
• This program blends theoretical and hands-on approaches to traditional and digital animation.
• Students are encouraged to complete their education with internships in professional settings.
• In addition to supplemental classes, students take a seven-semester sequence of animation courses (fall and spring).
• The final year culminates in a two-semester capstone experience in which each student creates a project of their own design or with a team to serve as a primary item in their creative portfolios.

Careers:

• Careers in animation cover a wide array of specializations that one can see in the long list of credits at the end of any animated or visual effects heavy film.
• Major categories for animated content include film, series, games, visualization, commercials, and VR/AR/MR/XR.
• Possibilities for prospective careers include:
3D modeler 3D projection mapper Animated filmmaker Animator for film, series, and video games Architectural visualization artist Compositor Concept Artist Forensic re-creation artist Lighting and rendering artist Medical visualization artist Motion graphics artist Motion Performance Artist Product design artist Rigger Script writer Storyboard Artist Technical director Texture Artist Video game production artist Virtual Environments and Set Designer Visual effects artist for film and video