advising informationBS in Electronic Arts - Computer Animation emphasis - sample schedule
alternative degree BFA in Art - Computer Animation emphasis / Minor in Art - planning option		  
The first priority in scheduling ANY classes is identifying when is the earliest possible semester candidacy review can be undertaken.
This is a competitive degree - you may or may not be accepted - which will delay indefinitely successful completion of this degree!
Once the semester for candidacy review is targeted, fill in the blanks with required classes according to the following table of priorities. This schedule reflects most students' desire to complete the degree within 4 years - other options are available.

It is important to stay in contact with your advisor and ask questions! Be proactive in your own advising! 		 
                                     
                                     
Scheduling Priorities  
Spring or Fall offering only - necessity for semester noted  
Take before candidacy review - sequence strongly recommended, prerequisite chains may be involved  
Sequence strongly recommended - prerequisite chains may be involved  
Take anytime - interchangeable  
                                                         
                                                         
Year Fall Semester Spring Semester Hours
                                                         
1
 Major 3 ART 100 Two Dimensional Design - BFA alternate Minor 3 ART 101 Three Dimensional Design - BFA alt Major
3
Minor 3 ART 115 Drawing I - BFA alternate Minor 3 ART 215 Drawing II - BFA alternate Minor
9
GenEd 1 IDS 110 Introduction to University Life GenEd 3 CSC/CIS 101 or
CSC 111		 Computers for Learning -
also prerequsite for ART 230		 GenEd
21
GenEd 3 ENG 110 Writing I Electives
0
GenEd 3 COM 115 Public Speaking GenEd 3 MTH 130 or higher Math Requirement
GenEd 2 PED 100 Health & Wellness GenEd 3
                                             
Summer Semester
GenEd 3 hrs/year
33
                                                         
2
 Major 3
ART 230
 Computer Animation I - BFA alternate Major 3 ART 330 Computer Animation II - BFA alternate Major
12
Major 3
MED 365
 Intro to Media Design / Production - BFA alt Minor 3 BFA Art Core BFA alternate Minor
9
Major 3
MUS 216
 Intro to Audio Recording Techniques Minor 3 BFA Art Core BFA alternate GenEd
12
Minor 3
ART 210
 Intro to Digital Arts - BFA alternate GenEd 3 ENG 321 Writing II - Tech Writing Electives
0
GenEd 3
GenEd 3 ART 271 or 272 History of Western Art I or II - BFA alt
                Candidacy Reviews for BS Electronic Arts / BFA in Art - Animation
BS EA requirements: 3.0 major GPA; Art230 and 3 of the followingL Art100, Med 365, Mus 216, Med290.
BFA requirements: 2.0 GPA; 21-28 studio credits IP including Art230 & 330.		              
Summer Semester
                                                       
GenEd 3
hrs/year
33
                                                         
3
 Major 3
ART 430
 Computer Animation III Major 3 ART 430 Computer Animation III Major
15
Major 3
MED 465
 Cinematography & Editing Major 3 ART 300 Intro to Collaboration in EA Minor
3
Major 3
MED 290
 Intro to Multimedia GenEd 3 GenEd
10
Minor 3     Art elective class Elective 3 Electives
6
GenEd 4
Science Requirement Elective 3
                                                       
Summer Semester
GenEd 3
hrs/year
34
                                                         
4
 Major 2
MED 498
 Senior Project in Electronic Arts Major 2 MED 498 Senior Project in Electronic Arts Major
7
Major 3
ART 431
 Prof. Practices in Computer Anim Elective 3 ART 399 Individual Instrct. Computer Animation Minor
0
Elective 3
  Elective 3 GenEd
7
Elective 3
Elective 2 Electives
14
Elective 3
GenEd 4 Science Requirement hrs/year
28
     
                                                 
 
        *** 40 hour upper division credit requirement

Need 3 hours additional 300 level or above credit in one of the optional elective or General Education spaces listed above.
 		                            Major
37
  
                                    Minor
21
  
                                    GenEd
47
  
                                              Electives
20
  
                                                     
                                                  TOTAL
125
  
BFA Core
Requirements 		ART 212 or 223 - Ceramics or Metals      
ART 225 - Painting I      
ART 235 - Sculpture I      
ART 242 - Printmaking      
ART 255 - Photography I      
                                                         
                                                         
                                                         
        Recommended
Electives		 ART 399 - Individual Instruction in Computer Animation     Recommended
General Education		 MED 120 - Mass Media and Society or      
        ART 210 - Introduction to Digital Arts ART 271 or 272 - History of Western Art I or II      
        ART 310 - Time-Based Digital Arts                
        ART 410 - Seminar in Digital Arts MUS 239 - Intro to World Music or              
        ART 202 - Intermediate Design PHI 105 - Critical Thinking or              
          ART 335 - Sculpture II                 PHI 320 - Aesthetics              
          ART 342 - Printmaking II                                  
          DES 202 - Design Systems                   ENG 215 - Creative Writing Short Story or      
          DES 303 - Basic Typography                   MUS 241 - Music Appreciation      
          ART 271 - History of Western Art I                            
        ART 272 - History of Western Art II              
          ART 484 - Contemporary Art History                                    
          ART 480 - Modern Art History                                    
          MED 374 - History of Film in Western Society I                                    
          MED 375 - History of Film in Western Society II                                    
          MED 470 - Special Topics in Film                                    
          MED 490 - Interactive Design