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: Communications10
English Composition - Level 1 1
English Composition - Level 2 1
Oral Communication 1
Area II: Mathematics 1,23-4
Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences10-11
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 13
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1
THEA 1210GActing for Non-Majors3
General Education Elective 13-4
Viewing a Wider World 36
Departmental/College Requirements
ANVE Core Courses
FDMA 1510Foundations of 3D Animation3
FDMA 2311History of Animation 43
FDMA 2381Storyboarding3
or ENGL 2381 Storyboarding
FDMA 2382Principles of Story Across the Media 43
or ENGL 2382 Narrative: Principles of Story Across the Media
FDMA 2530Introduction to 3D Modeling3
FDMA 2535Digital Illustration Techniques3
FDMA 2710Beginning 2D Animation3
FDMA 308Writing for Animation3
or FDMA 309 Screenwriting I
2D Production Studio Pathway Courses
FDMA 17152-D Compositing & FX3
FDMA 2755Drawing for Animation3
FDMA 303Cinema Review and Critique3
FDMA 348Acting for Animation3
FDMA 350Intermediate 2D Animation3
FDMA 362Motion Graphics3
FDMA 365Character Design and Development3
or FDMA 433 Sets and Environments
FDMA 450Advanced 2D Animation3
FDMA 4922D Production Studio I6
FDMA 4942D Production Studio II6
Second Language Requirement: (not required)0
Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 519-22
Total Credits120
1

 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.

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: Communications10
English Composition - Level 1 1
English Composition - Level 2 1
Oral Communication 1
Area II: Mathematics 1,23-4
Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences10-11
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 13
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1
THEA 1210GActing for Non-Majors (ANVE Core Course)3
General Education Elective 13-4
Viewing a Wider World 36
Departmental/College Requirements
ANVE Core Courses
FDMA 1510Foundations of 3D Animation3
FDMA 2311History of Animation 43
FDMA 2381Storyboarding3
or ENGL 2381 Storyboarding
FDMA 2382Principles of Story Across the Media 43
or ENGL 2382 Narrative: Principles of Story Across the Media
FDMA 2530Introduction to 3D Modeling3
FDMA 2535Digital Illustration Techniques3
FDMA 2710Beginning 2D Animation3
FDMA 308Writing for Animation3
or FDMA 309 Screenwriting I
3D & VFX Production Studio Pathway Courses
FDMA 27203D Animation3
FDMA 2725Rigging for 3D Animation3
FDMA 2745Light, Shade, Render3
FDMA 3323D Character Animation3
FDMA 341Visual Effects I3
FDMA 360Previsualization3
FDMA 365Character Design and Development3
FDMA 433Sets and Environments3
FDMA 401Motion Capture Techniques3
FDMA 4913D Production Studio I6
FDMA 4933D Production Studio II6
Second Language Requirement: (not required)0
Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 516-19
Total Credits120
1

 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.

Plan of Study Grid
FreshmanCredits
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
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
Storyboarding
or Storyboarding
3
FDMA 2755 Drawing for Animation 3
Elective Course 4 1
 Credits30-31
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
 Credits30-32
Junior
Viewing A Wider World Courses 5 6
FDMA 1715 2-D Compositing & FX 3
FDMA 350 Intermediate 2D Animation 3
FDMA 308
Writing for Animation
or Screenwriting I
3
FDMA 365
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
 Credits30
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
 Credits30
 Total Credits120-123
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.

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.

Plan of Study Grid
FreshmanCredits
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
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
Storyboarding
or Storyboarding
3
FDMA 2530 Introduction to 3D Modeling 3
Elective Course 4 1
 Credits30-31
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
 Credits30-32
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
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
 Credits30
Senior
FDMA 491 3D Production Studio I 6
FDMA 493 3D Production Studio II 6
Elective Courses 4 18
 Credits30
 Total Credits120-123
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.