Program Description
Vermont State University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation & Illustration provides motivated, talented visual artists the training in drawing and visual storytelling to develop a unique “visual voice” that prepares them for a myriad of careers in the animation and illustrator field, including picture book illustration, story boarding, animation (2D and 3D), editorial illustration, character design, visual game design, rigging, 3D modeling, and illustrating graphic novels. Through hands-on coursework that demands original thought, and use of industry standard software, the program stimulates critical thinking and instills a passion for visual story telling in animation and illustration.
Students in the Animation & Illustration program come away with a strong, diverse portfolio of relevant workplace experience. During junior and senior years of study, students participate in Animation Illustration Workshop, a series of practicum-based courses in which they provide animation and illustration services for local and regional businesses and develop personal projects. Classroom work is oriented towards authentic application; solutions designed to go into the real world and serve true purpose.
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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Use of 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.
