Animation and Visual Effects, B.F.A., animation area of study - 2D Suggested 4-year Plan

first year

• fall semester

• AVE 109 - Fundamental Graphics I for Animation and Visual Effects 3 credits
• AVE 120 - Introduction to Animation and Visual Effects 3 credits
• AVE 247 - History and Aesthetics of Animation and Visual Effects 3 credits

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• spring semester

• FTV 130 - Introduction to Visual Storytelling 3 credits
• AVE 206 - Mechanics of Motion 3 credits
• AVE 209 - Fundamental Graphics II for Animation and Visual Effects 3 credits

second year

• fall semester

• AVE 202 - 3D Computer Graphics I 3 credits
• AVE 249 - Storytelling in Animation and Visual Effects 3 credits
• AVE 256A - Beginning Character Animation for 2D 3 credits

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• spring semester

• AVE 302 - 3D Computer Graphics II 3 credits
• AVE 354 - Storyboarding and Story Reels 3 credits
• AVE 356A - Intermediate Character Animation for 2D 3 credits

third year

• fall semester

• AVE 323 - Color and Design: Principles and Practice 3 credits
• AVE 456A - Advanced Character Animation for 2D 3 credits

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• spring semester

• AVE 355 - Production Design for Animation and Visual Effects 3 credits
• AVE 385 - Character Design 3 credits
• AVE 496 - Senior Thesis I: Concept Development 3 credits

fourth year

• fall semester

• AVE 497 - Senior Thesis II: Pre-Production and Production I 3 credits

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• spring semester

• AVE 498 - Senior Thesis III: Production II and Post-Production 3 credits

suggested electives

as available

• FP 133 - Audio Techniques 3 credits
• CPSC 230 - Computer Science I 3 credits
• FP 237 - Cinematography I 3 credits
• CPSC 242 - Introduction to the Game Industry 3 credits
• FP 293 - Production Design I 3 credits
• AVE 329 - Experimental Course 1-3 credits
• FP 333 - Audio Design 3 credits
• AVE 339 - Digital Illustration 3 credits
• CPSC 340 - Game Development 3 credits
• FP 481 - Set Decoration 3 credits
• FP 486 - Costume Design 3 credits