Animation & Visual Effects Animation - Academy of Art University

Animation & Visual Effects Animation from Academy of Art University is a Campus Bachelor Multimedia degree that prepares you for a Communications career. 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. View more details on Academy of Art University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Multimedia courses.