Animation and Visual Effects - Bachelor of Creative Media
The Creative Media Institute's Bachelor of Creative Media with an emphasis in Animation & Visual Effects currently offers 2 different paths, determined by the kind of senior project students wish to produce.
Pathway: 2D Production Studio
Students must complete all university requirements and the Animation and Visual Effects curriculum outlined below. All Animation and Visual Effects Curriculum requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | 10 | |
English Composition - Level 1 1 | ||
English Composition - Level 2 1 | ||
Oral Communication 1 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics 1,2 | 3-4 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10-11 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences Course (4 credits) 1 | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 credits) 1 | ||
Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences Course or Social/Behavioral Science Course (4 credits or 3 credits) 1 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | ||
| THEA 1210G | Acting for Non-Majors | 3 |
| General Education Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 3 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| ANVE Core Courses | ||
| FDMA 1510 | Foundations of 3D Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 2311 | History of Animation 4 | 3 |
| FDMA 2381 | Storyboarding | 3 |
| or ENGL 2381 | Storyboarding | |
| FDMA 2382 | Principles of Story Across the Media 4 | 3 |
| or ENGL 2382 | Narrative: Principles of Story Across the Media | |
| FDMA 2530 | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| FDMA 2535 | Digital Illustration Techniques | 3 |
| FDMA 2710 | Beginning 2D Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 308 | Writing for Animation | 3 |
| or FDMA 309 | Screenwriting I | |
| 2D Production Studio Pathway Courses | ||
| FDMA 1715 | 2-D Compositing & FX | 3 |
| FDMA 2755 | Drawing for Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 303 | Cinema Review and Critique | 3 |
| FDMA 348 | Acting for Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 350 | Intermediate 2D Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 362 | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| FDMA 365 | Character Design and Development | 3 |
| or FDMA 433 | Sets and Environments | |
| FDMA 450 | Advanced 2D Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 492 | 2D Production Studio I | 6 |
| FDMA 494 | 2D Production Studio II | 6 |
| Second Language Requirement: (not required) | 0 | |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 5 | 19-22 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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A Mathematics General Education course is required but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter the course selected first.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- 4
Required Pre-Application class for ANVE
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Elective credit may vary based on General Education course selection, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
Second Language Requirement
For the Bachelor of Creative Media with a major in Animation and Visual Effects, there is no second language requirement for the degree.
Pathway: 3D & VFX Production Studio
Students must complete all university requirements and the Animation and Visual Effects curriculum outlined below. All Animation and Visual Effects Curriculum requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | 10 | |
English Composition - Level 1 1 | ||
English Composition - Level 2 1 | ||
Oral Communication 1 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics 1,2 | 3-4 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10-11 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences Course (4 credits) 1 | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 credits) 1 | ||
Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences Course or Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (4 credits or 3 credits) 1 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | ||
| THEA 1210G | Acting for Non-Majors (ANVE Core Course) | 3 |
| General Education Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 3 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| ANVE Core Courses | ||
| FDMA 1510 | Foundations of 3D Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 2311 | History of Animation 4 | 3 |
| FDMA 2381 | Storyboarding | 3 |
| or ENGL 2381 | Storyboarding | |
| FDMA 2382 | Principles of Story Across the Media 4 | 3 |
| or ENGL 2382 | Narrative: Principles of Story Across the Media | |
| FDMA 2530 | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| FDMA 2535 | Digital Illustration Techniques | 3 |
| FDMA 2710 | Beginning 2D Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 308 | Writing for Animation | 3 |
| or FDMA 309 | Screenwriting I | |
| 3D & VFX Production Studio Pathway Courses | ||
| FDMA 2720 | 3D Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 2725 | Rigging for 3D Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 2745 | Light, Shade, Render | 3 |
| FDMA 332 | 3D Character Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 341 | Visual Effects I | 3 |
| FDMA 360 | Previsualization | 3 |
| FDMA 365 | Character Design and Development | 3 |
| FDMA 433 | Sets and Environments | 3 |
| FDMA 401 | Motion Capture Techniques | 3 |
| FDMA 491 | 3D Production Studio I | 6 |
| FDMA 493 | 3D Production Studio II | 6 |
| Second Language Requirement: (not required) | 0 | |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 5 | 16-19 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- 2
A Mathematics General Education course is required but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter the course selected first.
- 3
See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- 4
Required Pre-Application class for ANVE
- 5
Elective credit may vary based on General Education course selection, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
Second Language Requirement
For the Bachelor of Creative Media with a major in Animation and Visual Effects, there is no second language requirement for the degree.
2D Production Studio Pathway
A Suggested Plan of Study
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics and ENGL 1110G Composition I . The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and english. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| Freshman | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition - Level 1 Course 1,2 | 4 | |
| Composition I (recommended) | ||
| Area II: Mathematics 1,2 | 3-4 | |
| Survey of Mathematics (recommended) | ||
| FDMA 2311 | History of Animation (C- or better) 3 | 3 |
| FDMA 2382 or ENGL 2382 | Principles of Story Across the Media (B- or better) 3 or Narrative: Principles of Story Across the Media | 3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences Course 2 | 4 | |
| Area V: Humanities Course 2 | 3 | |
| THEA 1210G | Acting for Non-Majors | 3 |
| FDMA 2381 or ENGL 2381 | Storyboarding or Storyboarding | 3 |
| FDMA 2755 | Drawing for Animation | 3 |
| Elective Course 4 | 1 | |
| Credits | 30-31 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| General Education Elective Course 2 | 3-4 | |
| English Composition - Level 2 Course 2 | 3 | |
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| FDMA 2535 | Digital Illustration Techniques | 3 |
| FDMA 348 | Acting for Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 2530 | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Science Course or Social/Behavioral Science Course 2 | 3-4 | |
| Oral Communications Course | 3 | |
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Introduction to Communication Honors | ||
| FDMA 1510 | Foundations of 3D Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 2710 | Beginning 2D Animation | 3 |
| Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 30-32 | |
| Junior | ||
| Viewing A Wider World Courses 5 | 6 | |
| FDMA 1715 | 2-D Compositing & FX | 3 |
| FDMA 350 | Intermediate 2D Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 308 or FDMA 309 | Writing for Animation or Screenwriting I | 3 |
| FDMA 365 or FDMA 433 | Character Design and Development or Sets and Environments | 3 |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course 2 | 3 | |
| FDMA 362 | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| FDMA 450 | Advanced 2D Animation | 3 |
| Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Senior | ||
| FDMA 492 | 2D Production Studio I | 6 |
| FDMA 303 | Cinema Review and Critique | 3 |
| FDMA 494 | 2D Production Studio II | 6 |
| Elective Courses 4 | 15 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Total Credits | 120-123 | |
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These courses must be taken with a C- of better
- 2
See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- 3
Required Pre-Application class for ANVE
- 4
Elective credit may vary based on General Education course selection, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
- 5
See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
3D & VFX Production Studio Pathway
A Suggested Plan of Study
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and english. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| Freshman | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition - Level 1 Course 1,2 | 4 | |
| Composition I (recommended) | ||
| Area II: Mathematics 1,2 | 3-4 | |
| Survey of Mathematics (recommended) | ||
| FDMA 2311 | History of Animation (C- or better) 3 | 3 |
| FDMA 2382 or ENGL 2382 | Principles of Story Across the Media (B- for either) 3 or Narrative: Principles of Story Across the Media | 3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences Course 2 | 4 | |
| Area V: Humanities Course 2 | 3 | |
| THEA 1210G | Acting for Non-Majors | 3 |
| FDMA 2381 or ENGL 2381 | Storyboarding or Storyboarding | 3 |
| FDMA 2530 | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| Elective Course 4 | 1 | |
| Credits | 30-31 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| English Composition - Level 2 Course 2 | 3 | |
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| FDMA 1510 | Foundations of 3D Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 2535 | Digital Illustration Techniques | 3 |
| FDMA 2710 | Beginning 2D Animation | 3 |
| Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Science Course or Social/Behavioral Science Course 2 | 3-4 | |
| General Education Elective Course 2 | 3-4 | |
| Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Introduction to Communication Honors | ||
| FDMA 2745 | Light, Shade, Render | 3 |
| FDMA 2720 | 3D Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 433 | Sets and Environments | 3 |
| Credits | 30-32 | |
| Junior | ||
| FDMA 2725 | Rigging for 3D Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 332 | 3D Character Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 365 | Character Design and Development | 3 |
| FDMA 341 | Visual Effects I | 3 |
| FDMA 308 or FDMA 309 | Writing for Animation or Screenwriting I | 3 |
| Viewing A Wider World Courses 5 | 6 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| FDMA 360 | Previsualization | 3 |
| FDMA 401 | Motion Capture Techniques | 3 |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Senior | ||
| FDMA 491 | 3D Production Studio I | 6 |
| FDMA 493 | 3D Production Studio II | 6 |
| Elective Courses 4 | 18 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Total Credits | 120-123 | |
- 1
These courses must be taken with a C- of better
- 2
See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- 3
Required Pre-Application class for ANVE
- 4
Elective credit may vary based on General Education course selection, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
- 5
See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.