Program Overview

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Animation

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program in Digital Animation prepares students for various animation and animation-related careers or graduate school by providing a thorough grounding in fundamental principles and techniques.

Program Overview

Through the 2D Animation and 3D Animation concentrations, this degree focuses on intensive work in digital animation supported by a program of general studies.

Concentrations

• 2D Animation Concentration:
  • Prepares students for professional careers in the field of 2D animation, beginning with an introduction to basic animation fundamentals during their freshman year.
  • In their sophomore year, students will apply these animation principles to more complex, narrative-driven projects.
  • As students progress into advanced classes, they will acquire experience across all facets of the animation pipeline, including storyboarding, character design, background illustration, compositing, and 2D character rigging.
• 3D Animation Concentration:
  • Provides a comprehensive exploration of the 3D animation production pipeline, starting with an in-depth introduction to fundamental techniques including modeling, lighting and texturing, and animation during the freshman and sophomore years.
  • As students advance into their junior and senior years, the curriculum expands to reinforce and refine their core 3D production skills through collaborative and individual, portfolio-driven projects.
  • Advanced coursework in specialized areas such as 3D sculpting, rigging, and compositing will be offered, equipping students with the technical expertise and creative problem-solving abilities necessary for professional practice in the field of digital animation.

Program Details

• Number of Credit Hours: 120 Total Hours
• Time to Complete: Four-year Program
• Primary Campus: Kennesaw
• Program Format: Face-to-Face
  • A limited selection of courses may be available in an online or hybrid format.

Career Opportunities

There are numerous careers for Digital Animation graduates. Some paths that can be pursued include:

• 3D Art Modeler
• Animator
• Art Director
• Flash Animator
• VFX Artist
• Graphic Designer
• Stop Motion Animator
• Film and Video Editor
• Illustrator
• Web Designer

Other Degrees and Programs

• Bachelor of Fine Arts In Art:
  • A professional degree program with concentrations in Art Education, Art History, Ceramics, Comics & Sequential Art, Graphic Communications, Illustration, Painting and Drawing, Photography & Video, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Textile & Surface Design.
• Minor in Art History
• Minor in Classical Studies