Program Description
Vermont State University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation & Illustration offers motivated and talented visual artists comprehensive training in drawing and visual storytelling, helping them develop a unique “visual voice.” This program prepares students for diverse careers in the animation and illustration fields, including picture book illustration, storyboarding, 2D and 3D animation, editorial illustration, character design, video game design, rigging, 3D modeling, and graphic novel illustration. Through hands-on coursework that encourages original thought and utilizes industry-standard software, the program fosters critical thinking and instills a passion for visual storytelling in animation and illustration.
Students in the Animation & Illustration program graduate with a strong, diverse portfolio showcasing relevant workplace experience. During their junior and senior years, they participate in the Animation Illustration Workshop, a series of practicum-based courses where they provide animation and illustration services for local and regional businesses while developing personal projects. Classroom learning is focused on practical, real-world applications, emphasizing solutions that are designed to serve genuine purposes beyond the classroom.
Program Outcomes
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Conceptualize and design applied visual story telling through animation and/or illustration solutions that meet real-world needs and opportunities.
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Explain and use elements of art and principles of design and animation to create impactful and intelligent animation and/or illustration solutions.
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Utilize drawing, traditional mediums, and industry-standard software and viable platforms to present realized animation and/or illustration solutions.
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Implement effective workflow and manage output to production in fast-changing, real-world environments.
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Manage and execute effective visual solutions, both independently and collaboratively.
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