program overview
elevate your animation craft online
take your animation skills to new heights with our cg advanced animation certificate, meticulously designed for animators and artists seeking to refine and enhance their craft beyond the basics. this program is the perfect bridge to advanced proficiency for individuals already grounded in the fundamentals of animation, possessing basic drawing capabilities, and foundational cg modeling skills.
our curriculum is designed to push your boundaries and includes:
- advanced character animation techniques
- complex cg modeling and texturing
- storytelling and conceptualization for animation
- rigging and skinning characters for animation
- latest industry-standard software and tools
apply now to take the next step in your animation career, and let us help you unlock the full potential of your creative talent. advance your animation journey with us.
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customize your degree (stackable mfa)
certificate + certificate + certificate + capstone = stackable master of fine arts
combine this certificate with two others in creative arts sectors to craft your own master of fine arts degree program. our stackable certificates offer not only versatility but also an economical path to a prestigious qualification. pave your way toward an mfa in entertainment, design & creative enterprise – a degree that stands as the pinnacle of achievement in the fine arts. learn more about the mfa stackable degree.
explore more certificate options for the mfa stackable degree:
2d advanced animation animation foundations tv writing screenwriting
admissions requirements
* due to high demand enrollment is limited
all applicants to the certificates or mfa graduate program must submit the following:
- application. each application should be accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
- official transcript(s). each applicant must submit an official transcript, showing degree conferral when appropriate, from all schools attended. official transcript(s) undergraduate degrees with a cumulative 3.0 gpa will receive priority consideration.
- personal statement
- two letters of recommendation
- résumé
* the admission process also includes an interview which will be scheduled through the program director.
courses
edce 6613 cg animation body mechanics (3)
edce 6643 environmental modeling (3)
edce 6633 cg animation acting & performance (3)
edce 6523 concept development (3) [if already taken for 2d adv animation certificate, this can be substituted with electives]
edce 6623 cg animation rigging (3)
edce 6653 intro to unreal engine (3)
electives
edce 5261 special topics in la (1) travel course
edce 5271 special topics in nashville (1) travel course
edce 528v internship (v)
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