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BA in Animation 
The Bachelor of Arts in Animation is a broad, traditional animation program in hand-drawn, motion graphics, Flash and 3D animation for Cinema, TV and Interactive Media.
 

BA in Animation 2009


The BA in Animation at DePaul CDM emphasizes solid traditional animation and storytelling skills, while encouraging experimentation in form, content and medium. Students are free to work in hand-drawn, stop-motion, cut-out and 3D computer animation. They may produce hybrid forms fully integrated with live action video, draw web-based shorts inspired by Hollywood or anime, or design motion graphics for film titles and commercials.

Students will gain a broad foundation in the rich history of the art form and prepare for the future under the guidance of faculty with professional experience in television, film, art and interactive media.


What Students Get From This Program

  • A faculty body of experienced animators and working professionals.
  • Education in the foundations of cinema, as well as in the important skills of drawing and design.
  • Access to the latest in animation technology, computing systems, and software.
  • Valuable production experience both in class and through internships.
  • The benefit of industry connections through CDM’s relationship with Chicago’s many animation and production studios.


Liberal Studies

The Liberal Studies program at DePaul University is the general education portion of the curriculum at DePaul University. View the specific details for the Animation Program.

Please note: Students must complete 20 liberal studies courses including the eight credit hour Mathematical and Technological Literacy requirement which is both ISP 120 and ISP 121. ISP 121 will replace one course from any one of the six Learning Domains as long as the student takes at least one course in each domain.


Program Requirements 2009


To view Undergraduate Program Requirements for previous years click here.
B.A. in Animation 2009
First Year
Major Field Courses (6)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
√        ANI 105 Intro to Visual Design   
√        ANI 201 Animation I  * 
√        ANI 206 History of Animation   
√ √      DC 201 Introduction to Screenwriting   
√        DC 205 Foundations of Cinema   
√        ART 218 Figure Drawing   
 
Liberal Studies Courses (6) (Required: ART 106 Beginning Drawing and either DC 233 Cinema and Art or ART 200 Art and Artists in Contemporary Culture)

*ANI 101 Animation for Non-Majors allowed for students transferring into the major.

Second Year
Major Field Courses (6)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
         ANI 220 Pre-Production Art   
√        ANI 230 3d Modeling for Animation and Gaming   
√        ANI 231 3d Animation for Cinema and Gaming   
√        DC 210 Digital Cinema Production I   
√        DC 220 Editing I   
√        ART 318 Advanced Figure Drawing [prereq   
 
Liberal Studies Courses (6) Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies.

Third Year
Major Field Courses (5)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
         ANI 240 Animation Production I   
         ANI 340 Animation Production II   
         IM 220 Interactive Media I   
√        DC 215 Digital Sound Design   
√        MCS 207 History of Cinema I, 1890-1945   
         or  MCS 208 Title Unavailable   
         or  MCS 209 Title Unavailable   
 
Animation Electives (2) - Any ANI, ART, DC, GAM, GPH or IM course EXCEPT: ART 102, ART 104, ART 105, DC 120 or GPH 211
Liberal Studies courses (3) Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies.
Open Electives (2)

Fourth Year
Major Field Courses (3)
Offered Fall 
In classOnline 
         ANI 260 Motion Graphics   
         ANI 350 Animation Production Studio   
         DC 398 Digital Cinema Capstone   
 
Animation Electives (2) - Any ANI, ART, DC, GAM, GPH or IM course EXCEPT: ART 102, ART 104, ART 105, DC 120 or GPH 211
Liberal Studies courses (5) Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies.
Open Electives (2)

Open Electives:
Open Electives may be taken from any department or program. These are the only courses that may be taken under the pass/fail option (see the undergraduate Bulletin for details). If you wish to pursue a minor, most minor field courses will be credited as open electives.

Grades:
Grades for all courses in the students major (i.e. non-Liberal Studies and non-Open Elective) must be 'C' or better. Grades of 'C-' may be accepted provided the overall grade point average in the major is 2.0 or better.

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Career Options: 

Computer technology has put more power in the hands of the individual animator than ever before, opening up many career possibilities that didn’t exist a decade ago. Animators work in the traditional studio setting on television series, feature films and commercials. There are opportunities for web animation and interactive media design. 

The computer game industry provides a great deal of employment for animators who produce character designs, 2D graphics, cinematics and motion graphics. A growing number of animators are exhibiting in traditional gallery and museum settings.

Individuals with degrees in Animation can hold positions as:

  • Character animators
  • Independent filmmakers
  • Fine artists
  • Motion graphics artists
  • Character designers
  • Visual effects artists
  • Storyboard artists
  • Animatic artists
  • Game artists
  • Flash animators
  • Art directors
  • Production designers
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