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Animation and Motion Media

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

B.A.: 44
B.F.A.: 60

Visual and media arts foundations (12 credits)

The Visual and Media Arts Foundations offers the student a broad theoretical, historical and practical introduction to the visual and media arts.

Required Courses
Course Code Course Information
VM100 History of Media Arts I
VM101 History of Media Arts II
VM120 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.

Required Courses
Course Code Course Information
VM200 Media Criticism and Theory
At least one of the following
VM220 Writing the Short Subject
VM221 Writing the Feature Film
VM222 Writing for Television
*Writing the Short Subject is the preferred course

At least two of the following
VM230 Introduction to Film Production (I)
VM231 Intermediate Film Production
VM240 Introduction to Video Field Production
VM241 Introduction to Studio Television Production
VM250 Introduction to Sound Principles & Audio Production
VM251 Audio Field Recording
VM260 Introduction to Digital Media Production

Specializations

Required Courses
VM402 Seminar in Media Arts Topics
One Advanced Visual and Media Studies course (4 Credits)
One of the following
VM403 Studies in Digital Media and Culture
VM503 Aesthetics and History of the New Media
At least two of the following
VM360 Film Animation
VM361 Computer Animation I
VM362 Motion Graphics
Recommended Courses
VM262 Drawing
VM461 Computer Animation II
VM375 Interactive Media
VM463 Graphic Design for Digital Media
VM464 Programming for Digital Media
VM432 Alternative Production Techniques for Motion Pictures
VM466 Digital Imaging for Photographers

Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop

Students may apply to take the Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop. Two semesters mandatory for B.F.A. Optional for B.A.

For specific course prerequisites, please consult the Undergraduate Catalog.