Total Credits for the BFA in Animation + Humanistic Studies: 132
The below degree plan is for the 2013-2014 academic year. Existing students should use MyMICA or contact their Advisor to get a personalized degree plan.
Foundation Requirements: All students must complete the following requirements.
| Course Title | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elements of Visual Thinking I | FF 100 |
3 |
| Sculptural Forms | FF 101 |
3 |
| Elements of Visual Thinking II | FF 102 |
3 |
| Painting I | FF 150 |
3 |
| Drawing I | FF 198 |
3 |
| Drawing II | FF 199 |
3 |
| Electronic Media & Culture | FF 210 |
3 |
| Foundation Studio Elective | 3 | |
| Critical Inquiry | HMST 101 |
3 |
| Art Matters | AH 100 | 3 |
| Total Credits for the Foundation Requirements | 30 | |
Humanistic Studies Major Degree Requirements
| Course Title | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Sophomore Humanistic Studies Seminar | HMST 220 | 3 |
| Major Topic Seminars * | 15 | |
| Senior Thesis I | HMST 480 | 3 |
| Senior Thesis II | HMST 490 | 3 |
| Modernism and After | AH 201 | 3 |
| Humanistic Studies Electives ** |
12 | |
| Art History Elective |
9 | |
| Total Credits for the Humanistic Studies and Art History Requirements |
48 | |
Requirements for the Major in Animation
| Course Title | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Electives | 12 | |
| Studio Electives | 3 | |
| Introduction to 2D Animation | AN 202 | 3 |
| Introduction to 3D Computer Animation | AN 203 | 3 |
| Digital Tools for Animation | AN 255 | 3 |
| Sophomore Seminar | AN 280 | 3 |
| One of the following | ||
| Animation II: 2D | AN 302 | |
| Computer Animation II: 3D | AN 303 | 3 |
| Stop-Motion Animation | AN 225 | 3 |
| Animation Pre-Production | AN 345 | 3 |
| 2D or 3D Character Animation | AN 363/364 | 3 |
| Junior Seminar | AN 380 | 3 |
| Senior level | ||
| Animation Post-Production | AN 450 | 3 |
| Senior Thesis I | AN 498 | 3 |
| Senior Thesis II | AN 499 | 6 |
| Total Credits for the Animation Requirement | 54 | |
* Menu of approved seminar courses is currently under development, and is subject to change each academic year.
** Includes courses with the CWRT, FLMM, HIST, HMST, IHST, LIT, NSCI, PERF, PHIL, RELG and SSCI prefixes.
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