Degree Outlines

AA Animation Outlines

3D Modeling Classical Visual Effects Character Animation

BFA Animation Outlines

3D Modeling Classical Visual Effects Character Animation

MFA Animation Outlines

2D 3D Modeling Visual Effects
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School of Animation & Visual Effects

AA Animation - Classical

First Year - 30.0 Units

First Semester 12.0 Units

  • ANM_101: Introduction to Computer Graphics for Animation
    [Major Required Course] *If waived, take ANM 105.
  • FND_110: Analysis of Form
    [Major Required Course]
  • MPT_105: Cinematic Storytelling
    [Major By Advisement Course]
  • ANM_180: Experimental Animation
    [Major By Advisement Course]

Second Semester 18.0 Units

  • FND_112: Figure Drawing
    [Major Required Course]
  • FND_131: Figure Modeling
    [Major Required Course]
  • ANM_***:
    [Major By Advisement Course]
  • LA_108: Composition for the Artist
    [Liberal Arts: Written Communications requirement]
  • FA_213: Introduction to Anatomy
    [Major Required Course] *To be taken in Summer.
  • (ANM_102: History of Animation, ANM_103: , OR ANM_104: History and Technology of VFX and Computer Animation)
    [Major Required Course] *To be taken in Summer. [Major Required Course] *To be taken in Summer. [Major Required Course] *To be taken in Summer.

Second Year - 36.0 Units

Third Semester 15.0 Units

  • ILL_120: Clothed Figure Drawing 1
    [Major Required Course]
  • (ANM_160: , OR FND_116: Perspective)
    [Major Required Course] [Major Required Course]
  • ANM_***:
    [Major By Advisement Course]
  • LA_291: Designing Careers
    [Liberal Arts: Employment Communications & Practices requirement]
  • LA_120: Art History through the 15th Century
    [Liberal Arts: Art History & Appreciation requirement]

Fourth Semester 21.0 Units

  • (ANM_105: Computer Animation Production, OR ILL_233: Digital Media 2: Illustrative Imaging)
    [Major Required Course] *If ANM 101 is waived, students are advised to take both ANM 105 and ILL 233. ANM 105 is critical for students interested in Stop Motion/ Experimental or Character Animation. ILL 233 is critical for students interested in Layout, Storyboard, and Visual Development. [Major Required Course]
  • ANM_205: Careers in Animation & VFX
    [Major Required Course]
  • ANM_***:
    [Major By Advisement Course]
  • LA_121: Art History through the 19th Century
    [Liberal Arts: Art History & Appreciation requirement
  • LA_202: English Composition: Creative Persuasion & Argument
    [Liberal Arts: Written Communications requirement]
  • OR LA_280: Perspective Journalism
    [Liberal Arts: Written Communications requirement]
  • LA_***:
    [Liberael Arts By Advisement Course] *To be taken in Summer.
  • FND_125: Color and Design
    [Major Required Course] *To be taken in Summer.