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Bachelor of Science in Animation |
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| Course Title: |
Bachelor of Science in Animation | |
Category: |
Arts & Humanities | |
Subject: |
Graphics & Multimedia | |
| College: |
Westwood College 
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| Course Description: |
Animation is an exciting, innovative field – and growing, too, thanks to the ongoing technology explosion. An animation degree from Westwood will prepare you for a variety of career paths, including television, film, online and computer gaming. Working professionals will draw on their own experience and insights to mentor you for career success from your first day on the job. Coursework ranges from 3D modeling and advanced digital effects to character development and digital image editing – all geared to qualifying you for jobs in fields such as 3D animation, desktop publishing and web or flash design. Using software such as 3D Max, Maya and the full Adobe suite, you'll create animations from conception to final production and graduate with a final student portfolio to showcase your skills to potential employers. There's still time to be a “pioneer” in this exciting career field! Don't just dream about a great future, start building it now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.® |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Bachelor Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
Must have a High School Diploma/GED. On Campus Requirement: Westwood College is not currently accepting Texas residents for its online programs. |
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| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
Bachelor of Science in Animation (Westwood College) The industry of animation keeps growing. If you have a passion for creativity, then a Bachelor of Science degree in animation from Westwood College might be the perfect degree for you. With your bachelor's degree in animation, you will possess the relevant skills to work in the fascinating field at the same time doing what you love to do. Plus, you'll be able to get a range of positions in the field of graphic design. You will gain knowledge about a cutting-edge curriculum, loaded with nearly all aspect of the field in order to help you prepare suitably. In this Bachelor of Science in Animation degree program, your courses are as exciting as your career is going to be - with lessons that include audio/video technology, laws of motion and drawing with general education. In addition to the creative and practical aspects of careers in animation and graphic arts students will get training of applied skills like general management, critical thinking, logic, communication, as well as problem solving skills that will help you address workplace challenges and obtain a strong background in the business. To complete the program, you are required to fulfill a minimum of 62 credit hours. The core courses included in this animation degree are: - Introduction to Drawing and Perspective - Digital Image Editing - Introduction to Animation - Life Drawing for Animation - 2D Animation - Digital Animation - Fundamentals of 3D - Digital Color Theory - Advanced Drawing and Perspective - Sequential Art and Visual Narrative - Intermediate 3D - Materials and Lighting - Advanced 3D - Character Development and Setup - Advanced Digital Effects - Advanced Character Animation - Digital Editing for Animation - 3D Simulation - Animation Portfolio Review After completing the program, you'll be able to: - Manage an animation project from conceptual stage to its final product presentation - Implement laws of human motion, physics and psychology to 2D or 3D characters - Demonstrate proficiency in life drawing and related rendering methods - Apply audio and video production methods to an animation project - Demonstrate project management skills by identifying client objectives, working within a timeline and within a team setting What are the career potentials for Bachelor of Science in Animation graduates? A Bachelors of Science in Animation presents you with a variety of career options all through the many industries and an all round diverse job market that is expanding, particularly with the never-ending need for new and exciting movies, video games and animated websites. Some of the many careers out there for graduates are in line with film, television, advertising, marketing, gaming and software programming, and artistic positions and technicians or managers of animation and graphic companies. It will likewise encompass jobs in desktop publishing, 3D animation, and flash or web design. Consider some career paths of graduates who took a bachelors degree in animation from Westwood College. - 3D Animator - Web Animator - Desktop Publisher - Graphic Artist/Designer - Flash Designer/Animator According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for computer animators is $58,250. |
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