The computer art and animation concentration offers Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs the opportunity to learn the artistic and the technical application of digital motion graphics.
Throughout the course of study, Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs learn concept development along with script writing, story boarding, animating, creating animatic studies, compositing, and video and audio editing. Hands-on computer experience is reinforced as well as historical studies in animation and the examination of contemporary works and theory in the field.
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Key Features
- Build skills in 2D/3D animation, digital storytelling, and time-based media.
- Create demo reels and portfolios aligned with industry standards.
High-Profile Graduate Opportunities
Graduates from our computer animation have worked on many films at Pixel Magic in Lafayette, Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ including: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One and Part Two, Looper, Men in Black, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part One, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader among other numerous projects.
Curriculum Snapshot
| Year | Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| 1 | Design I-II, Drawing I-II, Survey of the Visual Arts I |
| 2 | Survey of the Arts II, Intro to Digital Art, Intro to Modern Art, Intro to Computer Animation, New Media and Digital Art |
| 3 | Art History, Intermediate Computer Animation, Advanced Computer Animation I, Sound Design |
| 4 | Studies in Art History, Senior Capstone Art Project I-II, Advanced Computer Animation II |
Visual Arts Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs are also required to complete the Foundation Courses as well as a Sophomore Review course. Plus general education credits in English, math, science, history, social sciences, and electives.