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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.


Course Requirements

General Education Requirements45
Of the 51 units required by the university, 6 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details.
American Institutions(6)
Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes.
Physical Education2
Preparation for the Major36
ANI 001, ANI 012, ANI 014 and ANI 024 (12); ANI 028, ANI 050, ANI 051A, ANI 051B, ANI 055, ANI 112A, ANI 112B and ARTH 070B (24)
Requirements in the Major49
Core Courses25
TA 005, ANI 113A, ANI 113B, ANI 114, ANI 115, ANI 116, PHYS 123 and ANI 178
Emphasis15
Choose an emphasis in Animation or Illustration.
See departmental academic advisor for a list of approved courses.
Upper Division Art or Film History Elective3
Capstone Requirement6
ANI 198 and ANI 199

Total Units:132

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