Master of Fine Arts

- Description

- 2D Modeling

- 3D Modeling

- Games

- Modeling

- Visual Effects

Bachelor of Fine Arts

- Description

- 3D Modeling

- Background Painting

- Character Animation

- Games

- Storyboarding

- Visual Development

- VFX/Compositing

Associate of Arts

- Description

- 3D Modeling

- Background Painting

- Character Animation

- Games

- Storyboarding

- Visual Development

- VFX/Compositing

Online Award of Completion

- Computer Graphics

- Games

- Maya

- 3D Animation

- 3D Modeling

- 2D Animation

- Creature Design

- Visual Effects

Online Classes > Online Degrees/Programs > Animation & Visual Effects \| Online Award of Completion Computer Graphics

Online Award of Completion in Computer Graphics

Program Description

The Foundations in Animation Online Award of Completion is a personal enrichment program, designed for students interested in acquiring a basis of knowledge and skills necessary to enter the animation profession. The Foundations Online Award of Completion requires completion of five undergraduate courses in Animation. Online Award of Completion and personal enrichment students may have these courses credited toward a degree at the Academy of Art University pending portfolio review and approval by the department director. Degree seeking students must satisfy existing degree requirements.

Please note: The Online Award of Completion requires all courses must be taken online.

Required Courses (3 units each unless otherwise noted)
ANM 101*	Introduction to Computer Graphics for Animators
ANM 109	Nonlinear Computer Editing 1: Avid Xpress DV
ANM 241	Visual Effects 1 - Principles of Digital Compositing
ANM 105	Computer Animation Production
ANM 202	3D Modeling & Animation 1 (Maya)

* ANM 341 Int. Digital Compositing (If ANM 101 is waived)

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Course Schedule

The Academy of Art University makes its best effort to post an accurate projected schedule; however, due to unforeseen circumstances, the course schedule may change. Please check the schedule link below:

> View Online Course Catalog/Schedule

Admissions Requirements

> Personal Enrichment and Online Award of Completion Students: None

Students entering Degree Programs (AA, BFA, & MFA) at the Academy of Art University must provide the following:

> Domestic Students: Proof of high school graduation (diploma or GED/CHSPE)
> International Students: English translated official high school transcript

Online Award of Completion Application Procedure

Upon completion of all required online courses, students must submit a request to receive their award. Please e-mail the following information directly to the Cyber Campus department at online@academyart.edu, or call us at 415.618.3545 or 1.888.431.2787:

> Name and Student ID number
> Online Award of Completion for which you are applying

Upon review of your academic record showing successful completion of the required online courses, your award will be mailed to you. If you have moved, please be sure to update your contact information through ArtSmart, or by contacting Student Services at 415.618.6508 or 1.800.544.ARTS x6508 or send an e-mail to studentservicesdept@academyart.edu.

Contact

If you have any additional questions, please contact:

> Online: Request Information, or call
> Telephone: 1.800.544.ARTS

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