75 units

Learn more about the animation and visual effects major. 

Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Animation and Visual Effects
CINE 174	Introduction to Storytelling	3
ART 230	Figurative Lab	3
ANIM 111	Digital Methods	2
ANIM 190	Introduction to Animation Principles and Techniques	3
ANIM 192	Animation Preproduction	3
ANIM 103	3D Art I	3
CINE 317	Cinematic Design	3
ANIM 200	Animation Production I	3
ANIM 202	Storyboarding for Animation I	3
ANIM 212	Character Design I	3
WRIT 220	Writing 2: Film Analysis and Criticism 1	3
CINE 375	Writing 3: Screenwriting 2	3
ANIM 392	Character Animation II	3
ANIM 395	Animation Film Workshop	3
ANIM 445	Portfolio Review and Career Preparation	1
CINE 451	World Cinema 3	3
CINE 475	Civic Engagement Through Media 4	3
ANIM 493	Capstone Project in Animation (course is taken twice)	6
Select one of the following:		3
CINE 275	History of Television and Digital Media 5
CINE 285	History of Film 5
Select one of the following:		3
ANIM 204	Layout Fundamentals
ANIM 205	3D Art II
Select five of the following (not taken above):		15
ANIM 204	Layout Fundamentals
ANIM 205	3D Art II
ANIM 305	Visual Development
ANIM 390	3D Character Modeling
ANIM 402	Storyboarding for Animation II
ANIM 404	CG Layout and Previsualization
CINE 320	Cinematography
CINE 322	Sound Design
CINE 391	Visual Effects and Compositing
CINE 416	Capstone Production Development
CINE 490	Internship and Career Preparation for Cinematic Arts
CINE 495	Special Topics
GAME 115	Game Development I
GAME 210	Game Narrative
GAME 215	Game Level and Environmental Design
Total Units		75

¹

Meets the General Education Writing 2 requirement.

²

Meets the General Education Writing 3 requirement.

³

Meets the General Education Intercultural Competence requirement.

⁴

Meets the General Education Civic Knowledge and Engagement requirement.

⁵

Meets the General Education Humanities: Fine Arts requirement.

Suggested Study Plan: Years 1 and 2

Plan of Study Grid

Year I
Fall		Units
GE 100	First-Year Seminar	3
ANIM 111	Digital Methods	2
ANIM 190	Introduction to Animation Principles and Techniques	3
ART 230	Figurative Lab	3
GE Quantitative Literacy (MATH 110, MATH 115, or MATH 130)		3
	Units	14
Spring
WRIT 110	Writing 1: The Art and Craft of Writing	3
ANIM 192	Animation Preproduction	3
CINE 174	Introduction to Storytelling	3
ANIM 117	Color and Design	3
MIN 108	Christian Life, Faith, and Ministry	3
GE Personal Wellness		1
	Units	16
Year II
Fall
WRIT 220	Writing 2: Film Analysis and Criticism	3
ANIM 200	Animation Production I	3
ANIM 202	Storyboarding for Animation I	3
GE Oral Communication		3
ANIM 103	3D Art I	3
GE Humanities: Literature		3
	Units	18
Spring
PSYC 290	Human Growth and Development	3
ANIM 205	3D Art II	3
BIOL 101	Biology and Society	4
ANIM 212	Character Design I	3
ANIM 204	Layout Fundamentals	3
	Units	16
	Total Units	64

Suggested Study Plan: Years 3 and 4: Animation

Plan of Study Grid

Year III
Fall		Units
ANIM 305	Visual Development	3
ANIM 392	Character Animation II	3
ANIM 309	Digital Concept Painting	3
UBBL 100	Introduction to Biblical Literature: Exodus/Deuteronomy	3
CINE 375	Writing 3: Screenwriting	3
	Units	15
Spring
UBBL 230	Luke/Acts	3
ANIM 345	Advanced Story Concepts	3
GE Humanities: History		3
ANIM 395	Animation Film Workshop	3
ANIM 402	Storyboarding for Animation II	3
	Units	15
Year IV
Fall
GE Theology		3
CINE 451	World Cinema	3
ANIM 493	Capstone Project in Animation	3
GE Foreign Language 1		3
GE Humanities: Fine Arts		3
	Units	15
Spring
ANIM 493	Capstone Project in Animation	3
ANIM 445	Portfolio Review and Career Preparation	1
GE Upper-Division Bible		3
CINE 475	Civic Engagement Through Media	3
GE Foreign Language 2		3
GE Philosophy		3
	Units	16
	Total Units	61

Suggested Study Plan: Years 3 and 4: Visual Effects

Plan of Study Grid

Year III
Fall		Units
ANIM 390	3D Character Modeling	3
CINE 375	Writing 3: Screenwriting	3
ANIM 307	CG Character Animation II	3
UBBL 100	Introduction to Biblical Literature: Exodus/Deuteronomy	3
GE Humanities: Fine Arts		3
	Units	15
Spring
UBBL 230	Luke/Acts	3
ANIM 358	Rigging for Animation	3
ANIM 395	Animation Film Workshop	3
GE Humanities: History		3
ANIM 404	CG Layout and Previsualization	3
	Units	15
Year IV
Fall
GE: Theology		3
CINE 451	World Cinema	3
ANIM 493	Capstone Project in Animation	3
CINE 391	Visual Effects and Compositing	3
GE Foreign Language 1		3
	Units	15
Spring
ANIM 493	Capstone Project in Animation	3
ANIM 445	Portfolio Review and Career Preparation	1
GE Upper-Division Bible		3
CINE 475	Civic Engagement Through Media	3
GE Foreign Language 2		3
GE Philosophy		3
	Units	16
	Total Units	61

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:

1. Story – Describe an understanding of the integral structures of cinematic storytelling and implement these in criticism, scripts and productions.
2. Technical Practice – Demonstrate proficiency in the aesthetic, practical, and technical aspects of writing, production, or criticism.
3. Knowledge/Analysis – Articulate, critique, and apply the historic, social, and theoretical contexts of the cinematic arts.
4. Professional Development – Implement the protocol, vocabulary, and work ethic necessary for professional careers.
5. Collaboration – Serve as a member of a creative team in leadership and servanthood roles to meet project goals.
6. Spiritual/Faith – Integrate an understanding of Christian faith through critical, creative, and collaborative endeavors.