Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Applied Arts in media arts — concentration in animation consists of 120 credit hours. In addition to the university scholastic, residence and general education requirements, students must take the following required courses (some required courses may also fulfill general education requirements): 21 credit hours in common core courses and 54 credit hours in a discipline specific track. BAA majors are required to earn a minimum grade of C in each course designated as a C-required course. All students must pass a mid-program review upon successful completion of 59 credit hours of coursework.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select courses to meet General Education requirements 1, 2 | 34-35 | |
| Media Arts Core Courses | ||
| MART 101 | Introduction to Media Arts | 3 |
| MART 102 | Introduction to Media Aesthetics and Analysis | 3 |
| MART 311 | Introduction to Sound for Digital Media | 3 |
| MART 200 | Introduction to Media Arts Software | 3 |
| MART 391 | Professional Practices in Media Arts - Portfolio | 1 |
| MART 392 | Professional Practices in Media Arts - Business Development | 1 |
| MART 393 | Professional Practices in Media Arts - Legal Issues | 1 |
| MART 299 | Media Arts Practicum I | 1 |
| MART 399A | Media Arts Practicum II - Animation | 2 |
| MART 499A | Media Arts Practicum III - Animation | 3 |
| Animation Concentration Requirements | ||
| ARTF 145 | Foundation Drawing | 3 |
| MART 298 | Mid Program Review | 0 |
| ARTS 240 | Introduction to Life Drawing | 3 |
| or MART 270 | Figure Drawing for Animators | |
| MART 105 | 2D Digital Foundation Design | 3 |
| MART 220 | Computer Modeling | 3 |
| ARTH 125_ | Select one ARTH 125 lettered course | 3 |
| Select one 100 level art history elective | 3 | |
| MART 222 | Digital Animation I | 3 |
| MART 322 | Digital Animation II | 3 |
| MART 353 | Video Storytelling | 3 |
| Select one of the following | 3 | |
| Clay Modeling | ||
| Digital Sculpting | ||
| MART 422 | Digital Animation III | 3 |
| Select one 300 level art history elective | 3 | |
| MART 352 | Story Boarding | 3 |
| MART 265 | Acting for Digital Arts | 3 |
| THEA 516 | Scriptwriting I | 3 |
| MART 357 | Rigging | 3 |
| ARTG 490 | Graphic Design Applications | 3 |
| MART 424 | Compositing and VFX I | 3 |
| Open Electives | ||
| Select enough electives to reach 120 credit hours 2 | 10-11 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
- 1
Required major courses may also count towards General Education requirements. Students will need to select additional electives to reach 120 credit hours required for graduation with assistance from an advisor.
- 2
Select general education and elective courses with the assistance of an advisor. These electives could include a minor.
Applied Learning
Students in the BAA in media arts - concentration in animation program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from this program. The requirement can be met by completing MART 299, MART 399A and MART 499A.