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BFA in Animation

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Animation is a professional degree program focusing on 2D and 3D computer animation, motion effects, CGI, and visual and advanced software applications. 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 207Digital Drawing

4
FMX 210Digital Media

4
FMX 2173D Animation I

4
FMX 240Screenwriting Fundamentals

4
FMX 241Sound, Image and Motion

4
Total Credit Hours:20

Animation Core


FMX 2133D Printing and Modeling

4
FMX 2382D Animation I

4
FMX 310Creative Coding

4
FMX 3153D Sculpting

4
FMX 3173D Animation II

4
FMX 320Animation for Interactivity and Games

4
FMX 321Motion Capture

4
FMX 322Visual Effects

4
FMX 3382D Animation II

4
Total Credit Hours:36

Media History and Theory Core

FMX 201World Animation

4
FMX 211Media Arts: History and Theory

4
ART 357Modern Art

4
Total Credit Hours:12

Seminar, Review & Thesis


FMX 298Professional Seminar

2
FMX 398Junior Portfolio Review

0
FMX 499Senior Project in FMX

4
Total Credit Hours:6

Electives (4 credit hours from the following):


FMX 286Special Topics in FMX Studio

2-4
FMX 311UX/UI User Experience & User Interaction

4
FMX 314Experimental Filmmaking

4
FMX 323AI: Imaging the Future

4
FMX 324Cinematography

4
FMX 328Sound in Media

4
FMX 339Game Design and Production

4
FMX 341Screenwriting Shorts

4
FMX 343Advanced Post-Production

4
FMX 350 Virtual Production

4
FMX 374Internship in FMX

1-4
FMX 381Digital Imaging

4
FMX 382Global Perspectives in Film and New Media

2,4
FMX 382AGlobal Perspectives in Film and New Media Travel Course

2
FMX 392Independent Study in FMX

1-4
FMX 410Special Topics in Digital and New Media

1-6
FMX 417Special Topics in Animation

1-6
FMX 463Multimedia Installation

4
FMX 492Independent Study in FMX

1-4
Total Credit Hours:4

Total Credit Hours: 78