You are considered an international freshman applicant if you have been educated outside of the U.S. at any time during secondary school (high school).
TOEFL: 80 on the IBT TOEFL with no subsection lower than 17.
IELTS Academic: 6.5 on the IELTS Academic.
Duolingo English Test (DET): 110 on the DET.
PTE Academic: minimum English academic score of 53.
Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test: 59 on the PdT overall with no subsection lower than 17.
Apply by November 15 for the Early Action Program or by February 1 for Regular Notification.
DePaul’s Bachelor of Arts in Animation program emphasizes the art of animation, creativity, and critical thinking—while encouraging experimentation in form, content and medium—within a broad liberal arts context.
You will learn to draw innovative connections between animation and other subjects of inspiration. To develop your animation skills, you will produce live-action videos, draw web-based shorts inspired by Hollywood or anime, or design motion graphics for film titles and commercials.
The College of Computing and Digital Media has a strong relationship with many of Chicago’s animation and production studios, allowing you to gain real-world experience as you earn your Bachelor of Arts or BFA in Animation. With professional careers in animation, production, film, art and interactive media, your faculty members can connect you with resources and opportunities as you enter the media industry.
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Major Requirements
MOTION GRAPHICS FOUNDATIONS
ANIMATION I
HISTORY OF ANIMATION
STORYBOARDING AND NARRATIVE DEVELOPMENT
ANIMATION PRODUCTION I
ANIMATION MECHANICS
ANIMATION FIGURE STUDY I
ANIMATION PRODUCTION II
ANIMATION PRODUCTION III
ANIMATION RESEARCH SEMINAR
ANIMATION PROJECT I
ANIMATION PROJECT II
BEGINNING DRAWING
CINEMA & ART (FORMERLY DC 233)
3D DESIGN & MODELING
3D ANIMATION
AUDIO FOR ANIMATION
HAND-DRAWN ANIMATION
STOP MOTION ANIMATION
HYBRID ANIMATION
ILLUSTRATION FOUNDATIONS
EDITING I (FORMERLY DC 220)
SCREENWRITING FOR MAJORS (FORMERLY DC 101)
Common Career Areas
3-D modeling
Character animation
Composition
Game design
Filmmaking
Motion graphics
Storyboarding
Visual effects
