Sample Degree Plan
Animation and Illustration, B.F.A. Sample Degree Map
The Animation and Illustration, B.F.A. degree integrates both disciplines in a unified curriculum where students participate in introduction and intermediate courses for each area utilizing analog and digital media, a combined 3D modeling and animation class, advanced directed projects and a capstone illustrated series or senior independent animation. The program focuses on drawing skills, concept development, experimentation, mixed media processes, narrative storytelling, historical research, and critical thinking.
Sample Degree Plan
First Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits | |
| ART 100 | Visual Concepts | 3 |
| ARTS 102 | Foundations in 2D Form and Content | 3 |
| ARTS 105 | Foundations in Drawing | 3 |
| ARTS 120 | Visiting Artist Program | 1 |
| ENGL 100 | Craft of Writing | 3 |
| FF | Course | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits | |
| ARTS 120 | Visiting Artist Program | 1 |
| ARTS 221, 222 or 225 | 3 | |
| ARTS 240 or 270 | 3 | |
| ARTH 101 | Art in Culture From Prehistory to 1400 | 3 |
| FF | Course | 3 |
| FF | Course | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits | |
| ART 120 | Visiting Artist Program | 1 |
| ARTS 285 | Introduction to 2D Animation | 3 |
| ARTS 156, ARTS 212, or ARTS Studio Elective | 3 | |
| ARTH 102 | Art in Culture From 1400 to the Present | 3 |
| FF | Course | 3 |
| FF | Course | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits | |
| ART 120 | Visiting Artist Program | 1 |
| ARTS 280 | Introduction to Illustration | 3 |
| ARTS 385 | Intermediate 2D Animation | 3 |
| ARTS 241, ARTS 214, or ARTS 156 | 3 | |
| FF | Course | 3 |
| FF | Course | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits | |
| ART 120 | Visiting Artist Program | 1 |
| ARTS 380 | Intermediate Illustration | 3 |
| ARTS 485 | Advanced Animation/Illustration I | 3 |
| ARTS 241, ARTS 156, ARTS 214, or ARTS 386 | 3 | |
| ARTH Art History Elective | 3 | |
| FF | Course | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits | |
| ART 120 | Visiting Artist Program | 1 |
| ARTS 214 | Drawing and Painting I | 3 |
| ARTS 212, ARTS 241, ARTS 241, or ARTS Studio Elective | 3 | |
| ARTS 495 or ARTS Studio Elective | 3 | |
| FF | Course | 3 |
| TOTAL | 13 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits | |
| ART 120 | Visiting Artist Program | 1 |
| ARTS 485 | Advanced Animation and Illustration II | 3 |
| ARTS 386 or ARTS 495 | 3 | |
| ARTH Art History Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 13 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits | |
| ART 120 | Visiting Artist Program | 1 |
| ARTS 400 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| ARTS 489 | Animation and Illustration Capstone | 3 |
| ARTS Studio Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 14 |