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Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
Min GPA: 75.0%
We require demonstration of proficiency in English for most international applicants. Submit official English test scores with your application unless you’re from Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Commonwealth Caribbean, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa or the United Kingdom. We accept the following:
TOEFL internet-based score of 71+
IELTS score of 6.0+
Duolingo score of 100+ (tests taken before July 1 – minimum score of 51)
PTE score of 50+
We only can accept scores received directly from the testing organization. We review on an individual basis any case where an applicant’s score is below our recommended testing levels.
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Unleash your inner computer animator and explore the fundamentals of visual storytelling, classical art and advanced computer-generated techniques. You can choose general or game art concentrations, and learn from an experienced faculty. Immerse yourself in the world of digital animation and learn, facet by facet, how computer animations are created.
Delve into screenplay writing, storyboarding, 3D modeling, cinematic lighting, technical direction and more. Create portfolios that showcase your perspectives while capturing your best work. If animation is your passion, this is the perfect program for you. Here, you'll become more than a computer animator, you'll learn to be a master storyteller.
What you'll learn through the computer animation program
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Course name - Core Curriculum |
Course credits |
|---|---|
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Introduction to Belief Systems |
3 |
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World Belief Systems |
3 |
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Foundations of U.S. Justice |
3 |
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Civic Engagement and Social Justice |
3 |
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Theories of Self |
3 |
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Societies and Institutions |
3 |
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Algebra and Personal Finance |
3 |
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Introductory Statistics |
3 |
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Scientific Inquiry |
3 |
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Science and Society |
3 |
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Citizenship Project |
2 |
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Career Preparation |
2 |
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Language and Culture |
2 |
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First Year Seminar |
1 |
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Course name Major Requirements |
Course credits |
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Storyboarding Process |
3 |
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Digital Painting |
3 |
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Intoduction to 3D Animation |
3 |
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Motion Graphics 2D |
3 |
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3D Modeling I |
3 |
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Digital Lighting and Texture I |
3 |
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Motion Capture |
3 |
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3D Animation I |
3 |
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3D Rigging |
3 |
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3D Modeling II |
3 |
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3D Animation II |
3 |
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Digital Imaging |
3 |
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Film Production |
3 |
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Digital Sculpting I |
3 |
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Course name - Fine Arts Curriculum |
Course credits |
|---|---|
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Principles of Design |
3 |
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Basic Drawing |
3 |
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Figure Drawing I |
3 |
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Figure Drawing II |
3 |
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Drawing Anatomy |
3 |
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Course name - Animation Specialization |
Course credits |
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Motion Graphics 3D |
3 |
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Digital Lighting and Texture II |
3 |
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Compositing and Visual Effects |
3 |
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Advanced Motion Graphics |
3 |
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Advanced Compositing & Visual Effects |
3 |
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Computer Animation Portfolio (repeat three times) |
9 |
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Comics and Sequential Art |
3 |
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Course name - Game Art Specialization |
Course credits |
|---|---|
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Concept Art for Gaming I |
3 |
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Digital Sculpting I |
3 |
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Concept Art for Gaming II |
3 |
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Level Design I |
3 |
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Digital Sculpting II |
3 |
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Level Design III |
3 |
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Game Art Portfolio (repeat three times) |
9 |
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Level Design II |
3 |
Prepare for a successful career in a variety of fields with a degree in computer animation.
