The Animation/Illustration Major is an interdisciplinary program balancing traditional forms of creative storytelling with state-of-the-art technology. This approach prepares students for challenging careers in areas such as 2-D and 3-D animation, advertising, book and editorial illustration, and comic and children’s book art. The program is based in the Department of Art and Design. For further information, go to: Animation/Illustration (BFA)
Program Requirements
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill General Education categories.
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I. General Education | ||
| A. New Student Seminar | 1 | |
| C. Communication | ||
| 1. Writing | 3 | |
| 2. Literature | 3 | |
| 3. Communication | 3 | |
| F. Humanities | ||
| 1. Great Works and Their Influences - Fulfilled by ARHT 105 or 106 in the major. | 0 | |
| 2. Philosophical and Religious Perspectives | 3 | |
| G. Computer Science | 3 | |
| K. Social Science | ||
| 1. American and European History | 3 | |
| II. World Languages and Cultures | ||
| A. World Languages | 6 | |
| B. World Cultures - Fulfilled by ARHT 101 or ARTX 201 in the major. | 0 | |
| III. Major Requirements | ||
| A. Core Requirements | ||
| ARFD 100 | Perceptual Drawing | 3 |
| ARFD 101 | Surface | 3 |
| ARFD 102 | Drawing as Research | 3 |
| ARFD 103 | Color and Light | 3 |
| ARFD 104 | Space | 3 |
| B. Program Core Requirements | ||
| ARFD 106 | Digital Literacy | 3 |
| ARFD 200 | Time | 3 |
| ARFD 400 | Art and Design Forum | 3 |
| ARHT 102 | Visual Culture | 3 |
| ARHT 101 | Special Topics in Global Art Cultures | 3 |
| or ARTX 201 | Culture and Appearance | |
| ARHT 105 | Global Foundations in Art and Visual Culture | 3 |
| or ARHT 106 | Modern Visions 1400-1945 | |
| ARHT 306 | Critical Design Studies | 3 |
| C. Major Requirements | ||
| ARIL 101 | Introduction to Animation and Illustration | 3 |
| ENTR 201 | The Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation | 3 |
| ARIL 202 | 3D Character Building | 3 |
| ARHT 282 | History of Animation and Illustration | 3 |
| ARIL 200 | Digital Painting Methods | 3 |
| ARIL 262 | 2D Animation | 3 |
| ARIL 310 | Motion Graphics-Compositing I | 3 |
| ARIL 225 | Art of the Visual Narrative | 3 |
| COED 401 | Cooperative Education Experience I | 3 |
| ARIL 422 | Final Project I | 4 |
| ARIL 423 | Animation/Illustration Thesis II | 4 |
| D. Animation or Illustration Track | ||
| Complete either the Animation or Illustration track requirements below. | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Animation Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Animation Track Requirements | ||
| ARIL 321 | 3D Character Rigging | 3 |
| ARIL 330 | Visual Effects/Compositing II | 3 |
| ARIL 325 | Interactive Game Development I | 3 |
| ARIL 425 | Animation: Game Development II | 3 |
| ARIL 455 | Animation: Collaborative Production | 3 |
| Animation Track Electives | ||
| Complete three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Life Drawing, Beginning I | ||
| Intermediate Digital Painting Methods | ||
| Experimental Animation | ||
| Special Topics in Entrepreneurship | ||
| Creating Your Startup Business Model | ||
| Preparing to Pitch and Launch Your Startup | ||
| Digital Filmmaking I | ||
| Introduction to Screenwriting | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Illustration Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Illustration Track Requirements | ||
| ARIL 300 | Intermediate Digital Painting Methods | 3 |
| ARIL 315 | Illustration Studio: Concepts | 3 |
| ARIL 311 | Illustration Studio II: Cartooning | 3 |
| ARIL 401 | Illustration Studio III: Editorial | 3 |
| ARDW 201 | Life Drawing, Beginning I | 3 |
| Illustration Track Electives | ||
| Complete three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| 3D Character Rigging | ||
| Interactive Game Development I | ||
| Visual Effects/Compositing II | ||
| Professional Business Practice for Illustration | ||
| Creating Your Startup Business Model | ||
| Preparing to Pitch and Launch Your Startup | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |