The specialization in Animation and Motion Media focuses on computer animation, film animation, motion graphics, visual effects, and compositing techniques. Students can take a broad range of courses and will produce original work in digital 2D animation, 3D modeling and animation, and frame-by-frame film animation. Students pursuing an Animation and Motion Media specialization are encouraged to look into the ProArts Consortium at www.proarts.org.
Credits
BA: 44
BFA: 60
Visual and Media Arts Foundations (12 credits)
The Visual and Media Arts Foundations offer students a broad theoretical, historical, and practical introduction to the visual and media arts.
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VM 100 |
History of Media Arts I |
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VM 101 |
History of Media Arts II |
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VM 120 |
Foundations in Visual and Media Arts Production |
Introduction to Disciplines (16 credits minimum)
At the Introduction to Disciplines level, students explore one or more of the department’s main discipline areas.
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VM 200 |
Media Criticism and Theory |
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At least one of the following: |
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VM 220 |
Writing the Short Subject* |
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VM 221 |
Writing the Feature Film |
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VM 222 |
Writing for Television |
*Writing the Short Subject is the preferred course.
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At least two of the following: |
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VM 230 |
Introduction to Film Production (I) |
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VM 231 |
Intermediate Film Production |
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VM 240 |
Introduction to Video Field Production |
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VM 241 |
Introduction to Studio Television Production |
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VM 250 |
Introduction to Sound Principles and Audio Production |
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VM 251 |
Audio Field Recording |
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VM 260 |
Introduction to Digital Media Production |
Specializations
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VM 402 |
Seminar in Media Arts Topics |
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One Advanced Visual and Media Studies course (4 credits) |
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VM 403 |
Studies in Digital Media and Culture |
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VM 503 |
Aesthetics and History of the New Media |
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At least two of the following: |
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VM 360 |
Film Animation |
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VM 361 |
Computer Animation I |
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VM 362 |
Motion Graphics |
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VM 262 |
Drawing |
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VM 461 |
Computer Animation II |
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VM 375 |
Interactive Media |
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VM 463 |
Graphic Design for Digital Media |
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VM 464 |
Programming for Digital Media |
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VM 432 |
Alternative Production Techniques for Motion Pictures |
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VM 466 |
Digital Imaging for Photographers |
Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop
Students may apply to take the Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop. Two semesters are mandatory for BFA. Optional for BA.
For specific course prerequisites, please consult the Undergraduate Catalogue.
