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Official transcripts of all secondary school coursework and grades translated in English. (“Official” means that you must request your school to send transcripts directly to the UT admissions office. If that is impossible, send copies that have been certified by your school as “true copies” of the originals after they are copied. An official at your school should sign the document as “true copy of original.”)
Essay written in English.
A recommendation written by a counselor, teacher or headmaster.
TOEFL: minimum acceptable score is 550 or 213 (computer based) or 79 (Internet based) exam.
IELTS: International English Language Testing System – minimum grade of 6.5.
DuoLingo: minimum acceptable score is 105. The Duolingo English test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken online via a computer with a webcam and microphone. The test includes a proficiency score, video interview and writing sample which are shared with The University of Tampa when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session.
Successful completion of the English 112 certificate offered by ELS Language Centers accompanied by a letter of recommendation from an administrator and a 500-word English writing sample.
The following documents should be submitted:
Completed application
Official high school or secondary school transcript or GED results (plus official transcripts from all university or dual enrollment courses completed, if applicable)
$40 nonrefundable application fee
SAT and/or ACT scores (Have questions about the new SAT? See SAT FAQ.)*
Guidance counselor or teacher recommendation (not required if you already graduated from high school and have completed some college credits)
Essay (not required if you have already graduated from high school and completed some college credits)
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Animation is a professional degree program focusing on 2D and 3D computer animation, motion effects, CGI, and visual and advanced software applications. Students graduating with this degree will seek roles as creative artists within the animation industry and related fields, and/or graduate study within MFA programs. The BFA in Animation is accredited by NASAD.
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Degree Requirements
Foundations Requirements
Digital Drawing
Digital Media
3D Animation I
Screenwriting Fundamentals
Sound, Image and Motion
Total Credit Hours:, 20
Animation Core
3D Printing and Modeling
2D Animation I
Creative Coding
3D Sculpting
3D Animation II
Animation for Interactivity and Games
Motion Capture
Visual Effects
2D Animation II
Total Credit Hours:, 36
Media History and Theory Core
World Animation
Media Arts: History and Theory
Modern Art
Total Credit Hours:, 12
Seminar, Review & Thesis
Professional Seminar
Junior Portfolio Review
Senior Project in FMX
Total Credit Hours:, 6
Electives (4 credit hours from the following):
Online Production
Experimental Filmmaking
Cinematography
Sound in Media
Game Design and Production
Screenwriting Shorts
Advanced Post-Production
Internship in FMX
Digital Imaging
Global Perspectives in Film and New Media
Global Perspectives in Film and New Media Travel Course
Independent Study in FMX
Special Topics in Digital and New Media
Special Topics in Animation
Multimedia Installation
Independent Study in FMX
Total Credit Hours: 78
animation creator
3D modeler and texturer
special effects artist
legal animation
medical animation
digital filmmaking
interactive media artist
sound designer
online producer
Student Health Fee: 450 $ per year
