Animation and Visual Effects, B.F.A.

The B.F.A. in Animation and Visual Effects offers students the opportunity to develop the artistic and technical skills to create or enhance a story using the tools of the digital world, particularly as the media continues to evolve with an increased use of computer-animated characters, digital effects and compositing techniques combining motion capture, live action and animation.

Students pursuing a major in animation and visual effects may only use up to 3 credits of internship coursework to satisfy elective requirements within their major.

Students in a Dodge BFA major cannot double-major in a second Dodge BFA. 

Program Learning Outcomes for B.F.A. in Animation and Visual Effects.

Students pursuing the B.F.A. in Animation and Visual Effects are required to:

• Earn an overall GPA of 2.000 for all required major courses.
• Complete all courses in the major for a letter grade, except for independent internships.
• Pass courses in the major with a “C-” or higher, except AVE 202A  , AVE 202B  or AVE 242  which require at least a “B-” in order to satisfy the major requirements for each area of study.
• Complete a minimum of 21 credits from upper division courses in the major.
• Complete the senior thesis courses AVE 496 , AVE 497 , AVE 498 ​.