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The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Digital Animation is a professional degree program. The BFA prepares students for a variety of animation and animation-related careers or graduate school by providing a thorough grounding in fundamental principles and techniques. This degree focuses on intensive work in digital animation supported by a program of general studies.
Term 1
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Requirement
Hours
ENGL 1101 English Composition IENGL 1101 English Composition I3 Credits
A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.
3
ART 1100 2-D Design and Color TheoryART 1100 2-D Design and Color Theory3 Credits
Elements of art and the principles of two-dimensional design, with emphasis on line, shape, texture, space, value elements of color theory executed through conventional methods .
3
ART 1150 Drawing IART 1150 Drawing I3 Credits
Drawing, using a variety of media and techniques, including work from figure, still-life and landscape. Some drawing with digital media. For art majors or students seeking an in-depth art study.
3
ARH 2750 Ancient through Medieval ArtARH 2750 Ancient through Medieval Art3 Credits
This lecture/discussion course surveys the art and architecture of the western world from prehistory through the middle ages. It includes an introduction to parallel developments in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
3
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3
Total: 15
Term 2
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Requirement
Hours
ENGL 1102 English Composition IIENGL 1102 English Composition II3 Credits
A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.
Prerequisites: (
ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C or
ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of C)
3
ART 1200 3-D DesignART 1200 3-D Design3 Credits
An introductory course in exploring, evaluating and resolving concepts related to basic three-dimensional design problems. Exercises include three-dimensional drawing techniques and model building. Emphasis is placed on the application of elements and design and principles of organization as well as form and space relationships using a variety of media.
Prerequisites: ART 1100 with a minimum grade of C and
ART 1150 with a minimum grade of C
3
ART 2150 Drawing IIART 2150 Drawing II3 Credits
Pictorial composition with studies in use of line, form, value and texture, including work from nature, the life model and setups.
Prerequisites: ART 1100 with a minimum grade of C and
ART 1150 with a minimum grade of C
3
ARH 2850 Renaissance through Modern ArtARH 2850 Renaissance through Modern Art3 Credits
This is a survey/discussion course in which students study major developments and trends in world art from the fifteenth through the twentieth centuries CE. It includes an introduction to parallel developments in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
3
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3
Total: 15
Year 1 (Hours: 30)
Term 3
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Requirement
Hours
ECON 1000 Contemporary Economic IssuesECON 1000 Credits
Description not available
2
ART 2550 Computer Applications in ArtART 2550 Computer Applications in Art3 Credits
The study of computer technology employed by professional artists. Digital presentation and documentation techniques covered. Limited work with art production software.
Prerequisites: ART 1100 with a minimum grade of C and
ART 1150 with a minimum grade of C
3
ART 2990 Concept,Creativity, StudioPracART 2990 Concept,Creativity, StudioPrac3 Credits
This is a studio art foundation course and is a prerequisite for the BFA majors in all concentrations. It is designed as an introduction to the studio practices and conceptual processes of a creative artist.
3
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3
Total: 14
Term 4
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Requirement
Hours
ART 3015 Electronic IllustrationART 3015 Electronic Illustration3 Credits
The focus of this course is the execution of quality illustrations. The blending of traditional and electronic images will be influenced and strengthened by the history of illustration. The illustrations will be adapted for print and web using advanced conceptual skills and digital techniques. The strong development of form and color and the elements and principles of design will be stressed.
Prerequisites: ART 2550 with a minimum grade of C
3
ANIM 3600 Foundation AnimationANIM 3600 Foundation Animation3 Credits
This course is an introduction to contemporary animation. Course content focuses on frame-to-frame animation as well as 2-dimensional rigged animation techniques. Students will create unique animations using industry standard time-based media computer applications.
Prerequisites: ART 1150 with a minimum grade of C and
ART 2550 with a minimum grade of C
3
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3
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3
Art History ElectiveArt History Elective3 Credits
ARH 3000 or ARH 3100 or ARH 3150 or ARH 3200 or ARH 3240 or ARH 3250 or ARH 3300 or ARH 3320 or ARH 3350 or ARH 3370 or ARH 3400 or ARH 3500 or ARH 3600 or ARH 3700 or ARH 3750 or ARH 3850 or ARH 3990 or ARH 4000 or ARH 4150 or ARH 4490 or ARH 4500 or ARH 4700 or ARH 4820 or ARH 4840 or ARH 4870 or ARH 4880 or ARH 4900 or ARH 4400
3
Total: 15
Year 2 (Hours: 29)
Term 5
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Requirement
Hours
POLS 1101 American GovernmentPOLS 1101 American Government3 Credits
This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.
3
ART 3150 Figure DrawingART 3150 Figure Drawing3 Credits
Intensive study of the human figure; action, structure, volume, design and expressive potentialities from a variety of models, using a variety of media. Some portraiture.
Prerequisites: ART 2150 with a minimum grade of D
3
ART 3160 Painting IART 3160 Painting I3 Credits
Painting with various media emphasizing organizational structure, technical considerations and abstract relationships.
Prerequisites: ART 1150 with a minimum grade of D and
ART 1100 with a minimum grade of D
3
ANIM 3650 Digital Animation Production IANIM 3650 Digital Animation Production I3 Credits
This course focuses on using industry standard digital animation production software. Students will explore the pipeline nature of the software and the many roles involved with a professional animation production.
Prerequisites: ANIM 3600 with a minimum grade of C
3
General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science (1 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science (1 of 2)4 Credits
SCI 1101 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L)
4
Total: 16
Term 6
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Requirement
Hours
ANIM 3620 Storyboarding & CompositionANIM 3620 Storyboarding & Composition3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the use and creation of storyboards for animation. Students will interpret narratives including their own material into functional sequential art. Students will explore both traditional and digital media in the course.
Prerequisites: ART 1150 with a minimum grade of C
3
ANIM 3630 Environments for AnimationANIM 3630 Environments for Animation3 Credits
This course focuses on the basic design and creation of 2D environments for animation. Students will explore both traditional and digital media in the course.
Prerequisites: ART 3160 with a minimum grade of C
3
ANIM 3640 Character DevelopmentANIM 3640 Character Development3 Credits
Students will apply their drawing skills and knowledge of the figure to create original characters designed for applied 2D animation techniques.
Prerequisites: ART 2550 with a minimum grade of C and
ART 3150 with a minimum grade of C
3
ART 4024 Motion GraphicsART 4024 Motion Graphics3 Credits
This course provides the student with the foundations for motion graphics and digital video using current industry applications. The emphasis is on learning the history, theory, principles, and elements of motion graphic design and the process of motion graphic creation. A broad range of themes, concepts, digital animation, and current technologies are discussed.
Prerequisites: ART 2550 with a minimum grade of C
3
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3
Total: 15
Year 3 (Hours: 31)
Term 7
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Requirement
Hours
ANIM 3660 DigitalAnimationProduction IIANIM 3660 DigitalAnimationProduction II3 Credits
This course is an advanced approach on understanding and operating industry standard digital animation production software. Students will focus on particular roles and tasks including 2D animation and compositing. Also, students will work in a team environment to create an animation short.
Prerequisites: ANIM 3650 with a minimum grade of C
3
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3
Animation Studio Elective (1 of 5)Animation Studio Elective (1 of 5)3 Credits
ANIM 4631 or ANIM 4632 or ANIM 4633 or ANIM 4651 or ANIM 4652 or ANIM 4653 or ART 4036 or ART 4037 or ART 4256 or ART 4257 or ART 4258 or ART 3398
3
Animation Studio Elective (2 of 5)Animation Studio Elective (2 of 5)3 Credits
ANIM 4631 or ANIM 4632 or ANIM 4633 or ANIM 4651 or ANIM 4652 or ANIM 4653 or ART 4036 or ART 4037 or ART 4256 or ART 4257 or ART 4258 or ART 3398
3
General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science (2 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science (2 of 2)3 Credits
SCI 1102 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or GEOG 1125 or ANTH 1105 or GEOG 1110 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L)
3
Total: 15
Term 8
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Requirement
Hours
ANIM 4660 Senior Animation ReelANIM 4660 Senior Animation Reel3 Credits
This graduating senior capstone course focuses on the development of a student resume and professional animation reel showcasing work designed for the animation industry. There is also a research component for current job market demands & requirements, as well as graduate school options. The animation reel will demonstrate work that represents an individual style and a high level of conceptual abilities and professionalism.
3
Animation Studio Elective (3 of 5)Animation Studio Elective (3 of 5)3 Credits
ANIM 4631 or ANIM 4632 or ANIM 4633 or ANIM 4651 or ANIM 4652 or ANIM 4653 or ART 4036 or ART 4037 or ART 4256 or ART 4257 or ART 4258 or ART 3398
3
Animation Studio Elective (4 of 5)Animation Studio Elective (4 of 5)3 Credits
ANIM 4631 or ANIM 4632 or ANIM 4633 or ANIM 4651 or ANIM 4652 or ANIM 4653 or ART 4036 or ART 4037 or ART 4256 or ART 4257 or ART 4258 or ART 3398
3
Animation Studio Elective (5 of 5)Animation Studio Elective (5 of 5)3 Credits
ANIM 4631 or ANIM 4632 or ANIM 4633 or ANIM 4651 or ANIM 4652 or ANIM 4653 or ART 4036 or ART 4037 or ART 4256 or ART 4257 or ART 4258 or ART 3398
3
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3
Total: 15
Year 4 (Hours: 30)
Program Total: 120 Hours
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Disclaimer: An academic map is a suggested four-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the KSU undergraduate catalog. This sample schedule serves as a general guideline to help build a full schedule each term. Some departments allow students to use the three credit first-year seminar course as a free elective for a degree program, which may impact the program's total credit hours. Milestones, courses, and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major are designated to keep you on track to graduate in four years. Missing milestones could delay your program. Enrolled Students should reference DegreeWorks and not this plan.
This map is not a substitute for academic advisement—contact your advisor if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements. Also
see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.kennesaw.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Note: Requirements are continually under revision, and
there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked; contact the department and/or program area for current information.
You may choose to attend a summer term to reduce your load during fall or spring terms but still stay on track to graduate in four years.
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