Bachelor of Science in Kinetic Imaging

Program Overview

Western Michigan University's Kinetic Imaging program offers a Bachelor of Science degree with tracks in animation, game art, and video art. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and the creative use of technology. Students will accumulate a wide range of experiences and skills applicable to a diverse set of artistic endeavors and media-focused careers. Recent graduates work as animators, game artists, video editors, and more.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Western Michigan University's Kinetic Imaging program offers a Bachelor of Science degree with tracks in animation, game art, and video art.
• The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and experimentation, as well as the creative use and mis-use of technology.
• Students will accumulate a wide range of experiences and skills applicable to a diverse set of artistic endeavors and media-focused careers.

Outline:

• The kinetic imaging core includes coursework in illustration, AR/VR, coding, 3D modeling, world building, sound art, installation, and performance art.
• The animation track focuses on traditional and contemporary animation techniques, tools, and approaches through the use of hand drawing, stop motion, 3-D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering.

Careers:

• Recent WMU graduates with degrees in kinetic imaging are working as:
• Animator
• Storyboard artist
• Game artist
• Video editor, artist, producer
• Illustrator
• Concept artist
• VFX artist
• Freelance artists and entrepreneurs
• They work for organizations such as:
• Design studios
• Animation studios
• Film companies