BFA in Animation
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Animation is a professional program that emphasizes on the creative uses of time based computing technology for professional and experimental purposes. Development of visualization skills, creativity, coding, 3D modeling and printing, rigging, illustration and storytelling form the cornerstone of the program. The focus is on creative growth through intense exploration of a wide range of animation techniques, coupled with direct use of contemporary industry standards. The digital tools used in the program offer a range of potential experience, from commercial animations and visual effects, to producing content for interactive and immersive applications. Professional internships are available and encouraged. The program culminates with a senior project capstone class where students develop individual or collective industry standard animations or projects to be included in their professional reels and portfolios, as well as archived in the UT library's institutional repository.
Degree Requirements
Foundations Requirements
| FMX 207 | Digital Illustration | 4 |
| FMX 210 | Digital Media | 4 |
| FMX 213 | 3-D Printing and Modeling | 4 |
| FMX 241 | Sound, Image and Motion | 4 |
| COM 226 | Introduction to Scriptwriting for Motion Pictures and Television | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
Animation Core
One of the following electives
| FMX 314 | Experimental Filmmaking | 4 |
| FMX 343 | Advanced Post-Production Techniques | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Media History and Theory Core
Seminar, Review & Thesis
| FMX 298 | Professional Seminar | 2 |
| FMX 398 | Junior Portfolio Review | 0 |
| FMX 499 | Senior Project in FMX | 2-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 78