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Animation, BFA

Daemen University · Amherst, NY

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Program
Award
BFA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
51.3204
Total credits (published)
126
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
190725
CourseShelf checklist
CK_190725_21c57939
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

General Education Curriculum

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    Major: 87 Credits

    29 items
    1. ART 103
    2. ANIM 107
    3. ART 105
    4. ANIM 106
    5. ART 204
    6. ART 205
      Figure Drawing II
      Not resolved to a course
    7. ART 443
      Issues and Methodologies in Contemporary Art
      Not resolved to a course
    8. ART 446
      History of Contemporary Art:1940- Present
      Not resolved to a course
    9. THA 230
      Acting for Animators
      Not resolved to a course
    10. ANIM 101
      Principles of Animation
      As published: “Principles of Animation *”
    11. ANIM 102
      Introduction to Prospective and Photoshop
      As published: “Introduction to Prospective and Photoshop *”
    12. ANIM 104
      Intermediate Perspective and Photoshop
      As published: “Intermediate Perspective and Photoshop *”
    13. ANIM 201
      History of Animation
      As published: “History of Animation *”
    14. ANIM 203
      Editing and Sound Basics
      As published: “Editing and Sound Basics *”
    15. ANIM 210
      Introduction to Animation
      As published: “Introduction to Animation *”
    16. ANIM 211
      Animation Basics I
      As published: “Animation Basics I *”
    17. ANIM 212
      Animation Basics II
      As published: “Animation Basics II *”
    18. ANIM 215
      Cartooning
      As published: “Cartooning *”
    19. ANIM 217
      Layout
      As published: “Layout *”
    20. ANIM 218
      Storyboarding
      As published: “Storyboarding *”
    21. ANIM 250
      Character Design
      As published: “Character Design *”
    22. ANIM 301
      History of Animation Mid 20th Century To Today
      As published: “History of Animation Mid 20th Century To Today *”
    23. ANIM 311
      Animation Basics III
      As published: “Animation Basics III *”
    24. ANIM 317
      CG Systems I
      As published: “CG Systems I *”
    25. ANIM 411
      Animation Basics IV
      As published: “Animation Basics IV *”
    26. ANIM 415
      Portfolio Preparation
      As published: “Portfolio Preparation *”
    27. ANIM 445
      Special Projects: Animation
      As published: “Special Projects: Animation *”
    28. ANIM 490
      Senior Project: Animation
      As published: “Senior Project: Animation *”
    29. CMP 101
      English Composition
      Not resolved to a course

    Animation Electives: Select 11 Credits From the Following

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      2-Dimensional Studies

      7 items
      1. ANIM 302
        Harmony Rigging
        As published: “Harmony Rigging *”
      2. ANIM 303
        2D Rigged Animation
        As published: “2D Rigged Animation *”
      3. ANIM 274
        Gesture Drawing: Drawing in Action
        As published: “Gesture Drawing: Drawing in Action *”
      4. ANIM 309
        Concept Art & Visual Development
        As published: “Concept Art & Visual Development *”
      5. ANIM 320
        Two-Dimensional Effects in Animation
        As published: “Two-Dimensional Effects in Animation *”
      6. ANIM 327
        Background Painting
        As published: “Background Painting *”
      7. ART 345
        Advanced Drawing I *
        Not resolved to a course

      3-Dimensional Studies

      7 items
      1. ANIM 318
        CG Systems III
        As published: “CG Systems III *”
      2. ANIM 333
        CG Systems II
        As published: “CG Systems II *”
      3. ANIM 341
        Digital Compositing
        As published: “Digital Compositing *”
      4. ANIM 421
        Advanced Lighting
        As published: “Advanced Lighting *”
      5. ANIM 429
        Dynamics & Particles
        As published: “Dynamics & Particles *”
      6. ANIM 432
        Maya Character Modeling & Rigging
        As published: “Maya Character Modeling & Rigging *”
      7. ANIM 450
        Advanced Character Animation
        As published: “Advanced Character Animation *”

      Note

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        General Education Curriculum: 36 Credits

        11 items
        1. First Year Seminar (3)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. Learning Communities (6)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. Depth - Discoveries (9)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. Breadth - Exploration:
          Not resolved to a course
        5. Natural Sciences and Mathematics
          Not resolved to a course
        6. Choose two courses from: Math, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Computer Science. (6)
          Not resolved to a course
        7. Social Sciences
          Not resolved to a course
        8. Choose two courses from: Anthropology, Economics, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. (6)
          Not resolved to a course
        9. Humanities:
          Not resolved to a course
        10. IND 285
          History of Art: Renaissance-Modern (3)
          Not resolved to a course
        11. Choose one course from: English, Language (French or Spanish), Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theater. (3)
          Not resolved to a course

        Free Electives: 3 Credits

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          Suggested Course Sequence

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