62 units
Learn more about the animation and visual effects major.
Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Units |
ANIM 305 | Visual Development | 3 |
ANIM 309 | Digital Concept Painting | 3 |
ANIM 345 | Advanced Story Concepts | 3 |
ANIM 392 | 2D Character Animation II | 3 |
ANIM 395 | Animation Film Workshop | 3 |
ANIM 402 | Storyboarding for Animation II | 3 |
ANIM 445 | Portfolio Review and Career Preparation | 1 |
CINE 499 | Capstone Project in Cinematic Arts (course is taken twice) 2 | 6 |
Total Units | 25 |
Course List Code | Title | Units |
ANIM 307 | CG Character Animation II | 3 |
ANIM 358 | Rigging for Animation | 3 |
ANIM 390 | CG Production Modeling | 3 |
ANIM 395 | Animation Film Workshop | 3 |
ANIM 404 | CG Layout and Previsualization | 3 |
ANIM 445 | Portfolio Review and Career Preparation | 1 |
CINE 391 | Visual Effects and Compositing | 3 |
CINE 499 | Capstone Project in Cinematic Arts (course is taken twice) 2 | 6 |
Total Units | 25 |
Suggested Study Plan: Years 1 and 2
Plan of Study Grid
Year I |
Fall |
GE 100 |
First-Year Seminar |
3 |
ANIM 190 |
Introduction to Animation Principles and Techniques |
3 |
ART 230 |
Figurative Lab |
3 |
ANIM 117 |
Color and Design |
3 |
|
3 |
| Units | 15 |
Spring |
WRIT 110 |
Writing 1: The Art and Craft of Writing |
3 |
ANIM 192 |
2D Character Animation I |
3 |
CINE 274 |
Story and Character |
3 |
ANIM 111 |
Digital Methods |
2 |
MIN 108 |
Christian Life, Faith, and Ministry |
3 |
|
1 |
| Units | 15 |
Year II |
Fall |
WRIT 220 |
Writing 2: Film Analysis and Criticism |
3 |
ANIM 202 |
Storyboarding for Animation I |
3 |
|
3 |
ANIM 203 |
Introduction to Computer Animation |
3 |
ANIM 207 |
Action Analysis for Animation |
2 |
|
3 |
| Units | 17 |
Spring |
PSYC 290 |
Human Growth and Development |
3 |
ANIM 205 |
CG Character Animation I |
3 |
BIOL 101 |
Biology and Society |
4 |
ANIM 212 |
Character Design I |
3 |
ANIM 204 |
Layout Fundamentals |
3 |
| Units | 16 |
| Total Units | 63 |
Suggested Study Plan: Years 3 and 4: Animation
Plan of Study Grid
Year III |
Fall |
ANIM 305 |
Visual Development |
3 |
ANIM 392 |
2D 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 |
|
3 |
ANIM 395 |
Animation Film Workshop |
3 |
ANIM 402 |
Storyboarding for Animation II |
3 |
| Units | 15 |
Year IV |
Fall |
|
3 |
CINE 451 |
World Cinema |
3 |
CINE 499 |
Capstone Project in Cinematic Arts |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Units | 15 |
Spring |
CINE 499 |
Capstone Project in Cinematic Arts |
3 |
ANIM 445 |
Portfolio Review and Career Preparation |
1 |
|
3 |
CINE 475 |
Civic Engagement Through Media |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Units | 16 |
| Total Units | 61 |
Suggested Study Plan: Years 3 and 4: Visual Effects
Plan of Study Grid
Year III |
Fall |
ANIM 390 |
CG Production Modeling |
3 |
CINE 375 |
Writing 3: Screenwriting |
3 |
ANIM 307 |
CG Character Animation II |
3 |
UBBL 100 |
Introduction to Biblical Literature: Exodus/Deuteronomy |
3 |
|
3 |
| Units | 15 |
Spring |
UBBL 230 |
Luke/Acts |
3 |
ANIM 358 |
Rigging for Animation |
3 |
ANIM 395 |
Animation Film Workshop |
3 |
|
3 |
ANIM 404 |
CG Layout and Previsualization |
3 |
| Units | 15 |
Year IV |
Fall |
|
3 |
CINE 451 |
World Cinema |
3 |
CINE 499 |
Capstone Project in Cinematic Arts |
3 |
CINE 391 |
Visual Effects and Compositing |
3 |
|
3 |
| Units | 15 |
Spring |
CINE 499 |
Capstone Project in Cinematic Arts |
3 |
ANIM 445 |
Portfolio Review and Career Preparation |
1 |
|
3 |
CINE 475 |
Civic Engagement Through Media |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Units | 16 |
| Total Units | 61 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:
- Story – Describe an understanding of the integral structures of cinematic storytelling and implement these in criticism, scripts and productions.
- Technical Practice – Demonstrate proficiency in the aesthetic, practical, and technical aspects of writing, production, or criticism.
- Knowledge/Analysis – Articulate, critique, and apply the historic, social, and theoretical contexts of the cinematic arts.
- Professional Development – Implement the protocol, vocabulary, and work ethic necessary for professional careers.
- Collaboration – Serve as a member of a creative team in leadership and servanthood roles to meet project goals.
- Spiritual/Faith – Integrate an understanding of Christian faith through critical, creative, and collaborative endeavors.