Animation & Visual Effects (BFA)

Liberal Arts<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"sub-section\">&nbsp;<\/div>"},"learning_outcomes":{"label":"Program Learning Outcomes","slug":"learning_outcomes","content":"<!-- PLOs from PS --><p>Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:<\/p><p><strong>Visual Communication and Problem Solving<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Make effective design choices to support narrative, character, and\/or mood<\/li><li>Demonstrate the ability to research for inspiration, reference, accuracy, and incorporate findings into design solutions<\/li><li>Design and generate digital elements or effects that meet the needs of imagery<\/li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of cinematic continuity through sequential imagery<\/li><li>Demonstrate proficient drawing and\/or modeling skills and concepts appropriate to project parameters<\/li><li>Successfully convey motion and interaction of character and\/or object kinesis<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Technical Skills<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Demonstrate facility and flexibility with animation and\/or VFX digital media, technology, and software<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Professional Readiness<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Assemble a professional digital or portfolio demonstrating an understanding of the target market<\/li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of the production pipeline through successful participation in the collaborative\/pipeline process<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Specialty Skills: Storyboarding<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Create and pitch stories and concepts through the use of sequential imagery<\/li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of cinematic continuity by creating sequential imagery that supports narrative, character, and\/or mood<\/li><li>Demonstrate proficient drawing and\/or modeling skills and concepts appropriate to project parameters<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Specialty Skills: Traditional Animation and Stop Motion<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Successfully convey motion and interaction of character and\/or object kinesis<\/li><li>Demonstrate proficient drawing and\/or modeling skills and concepts appropriate to project parameters<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Specialty Skills: Modeling<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Model with appropriate use of form, proportion, and anatomy<\/li><li>Create and apply look development consistent with the overall style of the project<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Specialty Skills: 3D Animation<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Convey motion (biped and quadruped) and interaction of moving objects<\/li><li>Apply principles of animation to effectively communicate character action, emotion, and mood<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Specialty Skills: Visual Effects<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Exhibit an understanding of how VFX pipeline skills and tools support all the different departments from pre through post-production<\/li><li>Create shots or assets appropriate to the project aesthetic<\/li><\/ul>"}}" data-employment="{"url":"","text":"VIEW GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION"}" >
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