Academy of Art University Bachelor degree Animation & Visual Eff...

 
         
 
 

Academy of Art University Bachelor degree Animation & Visual Effects Animation

Academy of Art University - Bachelor degree - Animation & Visual Effects - Animation

  
 
Academy of Art University
Bachelor degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Animation
 
It is the objective of the School of Animation and Visual Effects to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the field of Animation.

Students attain strong traditional skills and storytelling abilities that can then be applied to digital technology. By advisement of the department directors, the student is guided to take classes focusing on one of the main areas of the Industry which includes: Visual Effects, Games, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Storyboarding, Visual Development, and 2D Layout and Background Painting. Emphasis is placed on creating a professional quality demo reel and/or portfolio following industry standards. Upon graduation the student is ready to enter the workforce in a number of positions.

Potential Careers:
Video and Computer Game Designer, 2D and 3D Animator, 3D Modeler, Visual Effects Artist, Compositor, Storyboard Artist, Concept Artist, and Character Designer.

Specialty Skills: Animation
* Understand and apply principles of animation, including: walk/run cycles, 2 legged and 4 legged, Lip Synch, staging, squash and stretch, overlapping and follow through, line of action, silhouette, sense of timing, straight ahead and pose to pose.
* Understand acting and depiction of human emotion as they apply to animation.
* Knowledge of the styles of animation, including cartoon, real, and games.
* For 2D Animation, demonstrate drawing skills that incorporate direct observation and visual research, and knowledge of anatomy and perspective.
* Understanding of weight and physics, and ability to convey motion and interaction of moving objects.

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Academy of Art University is a Private for-profit, 4-year or above Special Focus Institutions--Schools of art, music, and design with 8,522 students in San Francisco, CA.
This school offers the following degrees:
Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education.

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