Digital Media and Animation (BS)

Application Code:

2018

Degree Received:

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Academic Department:

Computer Imaging and Architectural Engineering Technology

Description:

The emerging field of computer imaging and animation is impacting virtually every industry and profession. The digital media and animation program provides students with a broad range of technical, creative, and problem-solving skills to facilitate their employment in new media and animation. At the core of the program is an eight-semester sequence of studio courses that enhance individual artistic creativity and provide instruction in the traditional arts and industry standard computer graphics software. Students are required to enter a minimum of two (2) film festivals to meet graduation requirements.

An Apple MacBook Pro laptop is required for students entering the digital media and animation program.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:

Required: Math A (algebra), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.

Features & Facilities:

Students will have access to studios for foundations, 2D Design and Color, Figure Drawing, and 3D Design and Color. Students will also have access to computer labs that run industry-standard software including, but not limited to, Maya, Photoshop, Flash, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, and Final Cut Pro. High end equipment such as digital cameras, digital video cameras, and digital audio recorders are also available for student use. Studios are open 24 hours for baccalaureate student access.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates may seek employment in computer animation, Web design, television, interactive media, game, and other venues in which computer graphics are employed.

Typical Semester Layout:

First Semester			credits
CIAT	1403	Computer Animation I	3
CIAT	1413	Foundations: Form/Space	3
CIAT	1423	Intro to Visual Communication	3
COMP	1503	Freshman Composition	3
CIAT	1333	Survey of Anim & Vis Effects	3
			15

Second Semester			credits
CIAT	2403	Computer Animation II	3
FNAT	2423	3D Design/Color	3
FNAT	2433	Figure and Motion	3
FNAT	1313	Art History	3
LITR	2603	Introduction to Literature	3
MATH	xxx3	Math Elective	3
			18

Third Semester			credits
CIAT	3403	Computer Animation III	3
CIAT	3203	Interactive Authoring	3
SOCI	1163	General Sociology	3
	xxx3	Gen Ed/American History	3
	xxx3	Gen Ed Elect/Natural Science	3
			15

Fourth Semester			credits
CIAT	4414	Computer Animation IV	4
CIAT	4423	Portfolio I OR	3
CIAT	4103	Interactive Design
SPCH	1083	Effective Speaking	3
FNAT	3513	Art History II	3
LITR	2813	Introduction to Film	3
COMP	3703	Technical Writing I OR	3
	xxx3	Gen Ed/LAS Elective
			19

Fifth Semester			credits
CIAT	5103	Post Prod. For Digital Media	3
CIAT	5603	Interactive Media	3
CIAT	5403	Advanced Modeling	3
COMP	5703	Technical Writing II	3
SOCI	5213	Sci Tech and Society	3
			15

Sixth Semester			credits
CIAT	6103	Pre-Production	3
CIAT	6203	Motion Graphics	3
CIAT	6403	Adv Texturing, Lighting & Rend	3
SPCH	5083	Communication in the Work Place	3
	xxx3	Gen Ed/Other World Civilization	3
			15

Seventh Semester			credits
CIAT	7106	Senior Studio Project I	6
CIAT	7103	Community Service Project	3
	xxx3	Gen Ed Elect/Western Civilization	3
	xxx3	Liberal Arts Elective	3
			15

Eighth Semester			credits
CIAT	8106	Senior Studio Project II	6
CIAT	8103	Portfolio II	3
	xxx3	Liberal Arts Elective	3
	xxx3	Gen Ed Elect/Foreign Language	3
			15

Students must complete at least one course from each of the 10 SUNY General Education silos.

Minimum of "C" is required for CIAT 1403, 1423, 1413, 1333, 2403, 3403, 3203, 4414, 4423, 5103, 5203, 5403, 6103, 6203, 6403, 7106, 7103, 8106, 8103.

Minimum of "C" is also required for FNAT 2423, 2433, 1313, 3513.

Also required - One unit of physical education.

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