Associate of Arts - Animation and Visual Effects

The School of Animation & Visual Effects AA program offers students a strong introduction to the core principles of animation production. Course offerings include visual effects, 3D animation, 3D modeling, 2D animation and stop motion, and storyboarding. Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria: Visual Communication and Problem Solving • Make effective design choices to support narrative, character, and/or mood • Demonstrate the ability to research for inspiration, reference, accuracy, and incorporate findings into designs • Create digital elements/effects appropriate to assignment parameters

Technical Skills • Demonstrate facility and flexibility with animation and/or VFX technology, software and digital media

Professional Readiness • Produce basic materials required for an entry-level job search • Demonstrate an understanding of the production pipeline through successful participation in the collaborative/pipeline process

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