Television, Radio, Film and Theatre, Department of

BFA - Art, Concentration in Animation/Illustration

The award-winning Animation/Illustration program is committed to providing a world-class education at an affordable price. Industry professionals and peer educators rank SJSU Animation/Illustration among the best in the nation. The core curriculum combines both traditional and innovative educational strategies. Rigorous drawing classes and intensive study of color theory, design, perspective, and conventional and digital painting are required. These courses form the foundation upon which students build their skills. Concurrently, students take classes that introduce the study of the principles of both traditional and 3-D animation as well as the physics of motion and the disciplines of modeling, storyboarding, character design, and visual development. Upper-division classes further define these disciplines offering students an opportunity to specialize in their area of choice. All students are required to complete a professional internship and must pass a milestone portfolio review prior to registering for the first upper-division animation class (ANI 114). In addition to the regular curriculum, students have the opportunity to attend special classes and workshops led by studio professionals and corporate partners.