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advising informationBachelor of Science in Electronic Arts - Computer Animation Degree Requirements
 
This is a competitive degree. Due to available resources, up to three students are accepted into the degree program each year in each of the areas. Students interested in this degree are strongly advised to plan an alternative degree option. Speak to your academic advisor for the option best for you. Typically students interested in a computer animation-related discipline, choose the BFA in Art, Computer Animation emphasis.
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REQUIREMENTS as of Fall 2004
 
Admission Requirements
   

1. Preadmission Core Courses: complete 9 hours with a GPA of 3.00 or higher from the following Electronic Arts preadmission core courses before applying to the program: ART 110(3) or 100(3); MED 290(3), 365(3); MUS 216(3). Core courses in the student’s chosen option must be completed before applying.

2. Initial Portfolio Review: Initial Portfolio Review: Portfolio must include a minimum of two and a maximum of three examples of audio, video, multimedia, and/or computer animation work, with at least one example coming from a core course. Specific guidelines are required for portfolios. See advisor or the Electronic Arts Coordinator for details.
   

A. General Education (see General Education section of catalog)

B. Major Requirements (37 hours)

1. Core Courses: ART 110(3) or 100(3), 300(3); MUS 216(3); MED 290(3), 365(3); ART 498(4) or MED 498(4)

2. Computer Animation Studies option (18 hours):

ART 230(3); MED 465(3); select 12 hours with advisor approval: ART 330(3), 430(3-9), 431(3), 399(3-6)
C. Minor Required
D. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see Undergraduate Degrees and Requirements section of catalog)
 
 
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO Fall 2004
 
Admission Requirements
   

1. Complete the following three Electronic Arts core classes with a GPA of 3.00 or higher: ART 100(3) or 110(3); MED 365(3); MUS 216(3)

2. Initial Portfolio Review:

     
  Computer Animation Studies Track: Portfolio review will include materials from ART 230 and ART330, plus any other appropriate work.
   

A. General Education (see General Education section of catalog)

B. Major Requirements (37 hours)

1. Core Courses: ART 110(3)or 100(3), 300(3); MUS 216(3); MED 290(3), 365(3); ART/MED 498(4)

2. Video/Computer Animation Track (18 hours):

ART 230(3); MED 465(3); select 12 hours from the following courses with advisor approval:
ART 330(3), 430(6), 431(3); COM 332(3); MED 490(3), 562(3), 565(3), MED 583(3), THE 255(3); ART 407(1-3) or MED 495(1-6)
NOTE: items in BOLD are strongly recommended.
C. Minor Required
D. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see Undergraduate Degrees and Requirements section of catalog)