The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Animation degree program is designed to prepare artists for a career in the entertainment industry. In this program artists are challenged to tell visual stories through games, short films, and narrative illustrations. This begins with a strong foundation in fine arts, animation, film, and digital arts. These topics are applied in cinematic projects and game projects following pipelines adapted from the professional world. An artist may choose to specialize in a specific field through individual projects, team- based projects, and other coursework.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts and Animation degree program have utilized software packages and technical tools common to the industry. In addition, they will have developed strong interpersonal communication skills and critical thinking strategies. These skills are augmented by general education courses ranging from programming and natural sciences to ethics and intellectual property.
Graduates of the program are prepared for the following entry- and intermediate-level positions: 2D Animator, 3D Animator, Character Modeler, Environment and Asset Modeler, Technical Artist, Concept Artist, UI Designer, Rigger, Lighter, Texture Artist, Camera Designer, Scene Planner, Compositor, Match- move Artist, Visual Effects Artist, Simulation Artist, Storyboard Artist, Maquette Sculptor, Producer, Project Manager, Web Designer, and Art Instructor.
Number of Credits and GPA
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Animation degree program requires completion of at least 131 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. The program usually spans eight semesters of 15 weeks each, or four academic years.
Animation
The following courses are required:
Art
The following courses are required:
Computer Graphics
The following courses are required:
Digital Art and Animation Electives
Nine credits from any of the following 300 level or higher courses:
Film
The following courses are required:
General Studies
The following courses are required:
Humanities and Social Sciences
The following courses are required:
Open Electives
Sufficient additional credits to meet the required 131 semester credits for the program.
Projects
The following courses are required:
Science
The following courses are required:
General Education
Three credits of General Education courses, including Humanities and Social Sciences, and Mathematics.
Note on General Education Courses
The following courses satisfy the general education requirement for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Animation:
Summer courses are offered for those who wish to reduce future semester loads. Courses from previous semesters are also offered.
Summer courses are offered for those who wish to reduce future semester loads. Courses from previous semesters are also offered.
Art, Animation, Film, or Computer Graphics course.
Art, Animation, Film, or Computer Graphics course.
Art, Animation, Film, or Computer Graphics course.
Summer courses are offered for those who wish to reduce future semester loads. Courses from previous semesters are also offered.
An elective of the student’s choice from any department at DigiPen