The Media Arts & Animation program is designed to educate students to become skilled as specialized visual communications artists. Animation professionals, using both traditional and computer animation techniques, combine individual artistic talent with technological expertise in order to create impressions in a moving-image format.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
• Apply basic principles of animation
• Produce life drawings that depict gesture, motion, and utilize economy of line • Produce images that display differences in lighting and value that express moods and
emotions
• Apply the principles of design and typography
• Produce stories that illustrate concepts through sequential images and storyboards • Produce 2D and 3D animation for a variety of applications
• Integrate audio with animated compositions
• Apply compositing techniques using various animation sequences
• Compose critical ideas for surface treatment, lighting, and motion of 3D models
• Use computerized paint, titling, modeling and animation software programs to create images • Apply principles of lighting and camera techniques in computer animation
• Formulate production schedules as part of the project management process • Capture, manipulate, and edit an image using industry standard software • Create and/or transform objects in a 3D environment
• Create a reel and self-promotional package according to current industry standards
ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Media Arts & Animation graduates are prepared to seek entry-level positions in the animation industry as 3D modeler, animator, character designer, production assistant, and assistant designer.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Please visit ge.artinstitutes.edu/programoffering/557 for program duration, tuition, fees, other costs, median debt, salary data, alumni success, and other important info on the Bachelor of Science in Media Arts & Animation program.
Requirements for
Bachelor of Science Degree 180 Quarter Credits
Twelve 11-Week Quarters or 132 Weeks GENERAL EDUCATION
GE10110 English Composition I
GE10120 Art History: Prehistoric to Mannerist GE10210 English Composition II
GE10230 Art History: Baroque to Present GE10320 Effective Speaking
GE10450 Introduction to Geometry GE20510 Ethics
GE20520 Physics GE20710 Aesthetics
GE30950 Music Appreciation LS10110 Computer Science LS20620 Business Law
General Education Elective List A (Select 1):
GE20610 Theatre Appreciation GE20810 History of Film
General Education Elective List B (Select 7):
GE30910 Theories of Communication GE30920 Logic
GE30930 Issues in American Society GE30940 Literature and Culture
GE30960 Introduction to Museum Studies GE30970 History of 20th Century Art GE30980 Creative Writing
GE31020 Statistics
GE31030 Comparative Religions GE31040 Media & Pop Culture
CORE COURSES
AD0015PF Portfolio Foundations Animation AD10130 Language of Animation and Film AD10210 Life Drawing
AD10221 Color Theory AD10231 Image Manipulation AD10251 Typography
AD10311 Structure, Proportion, Perspective AD10322 Figure Sculpture
AD10350 Principles of 3D Modeling AD10361 Advanced Drawing for Animation AD10411 Drawing & Anatomy
AD10441 2D Animation Principles AD10450 Editing Technology
AD10460 Principles of 3-D Animation AD20511 Background Design & Layout AD20531 2D Animation
AD20551 Character & Object Design AD20560 Hard Surface & Organic Modeling AD20611 Digital Ink & Paint OR
AD20721 Character Modeling AD20622 Storyboarding
AD20631 Compositing AD20712 Web Animation AD20750 Audio for Animation AD20760 Acting for Animation AD20770 Conceptual Storytelling OR
AD20780 Character Rigging AD20811 Animation Interactive OR
AD20821 Character Animation AD20831 2D Animation Studio OR
AD20841 Material & Lighting AD20860 Portfolio Foundation AD30911 Pre-Production Team
AD30921 Advanced Lighting and Texturing OR AD30931 Traditional Animation Studio AD30940 Motion Graphics
AD31011 Production Team AD41111 Animation Studio
AD41121 Animation Portfolio Production AD41160 Collaborative Projects OR
IN31010AD Internship I AD41211 Animation Portfolio GR10110 Fundamentals of Drawing GR10120 Fundamentals of Design
Media Arts & Animation Elective List (Select 3):
AD31021 3D Visual Effects AD41141 Business of Animation AD41150 Special Topics
AD41170 Art Direction
Photography
The Photography programs are designed to educate students in a wide array of technical and artistic photographic theory and techniques. Successful photography professionals do not rely on talent alone. They must possess a thorough understanding of specialized equipment, composition, light, and problem solving skills required to capture precise images.
Associate of Science Degree PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
• Utilize raster-imaging software for image manipulation and output • Apply photographic techniques to all projects
• Define and enrich a concept through the problem solving process • Utilize lighting skills in the studio and on location
• Apply marketing strategies to create a self -promotion package
• Create a professional portfolio that can be viewed through a variety of media platforms
Additional Objectives - Bachelor of Science Degree
• Develop an understanding of contemporary critical thought and the effects of photography on society and culture
• Author innovative concepts that define personal style and vision • Apply marketing strategies to create a comprehensive business plan
ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
By graduation from the Associate of Science in Photography degree program, students are prepared to seek entry-level positions including photography assistant, digital imaging specialist, photo retail sales assistant, and picture library assistant. Further entry-level opportunities for the Bachelor of Science in Photography degree program include photojournalist, studio photographer, wedding/portrait photographer, location photographer, food photographer, social media content editor, and digital illustrator.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Please visit ge.artinstitutes.edu/programoffering/559 for program duration, tuition, fees, other costs, median debt, salary data, alumni success, and other important info on the Associate of Science in Photography program.
Associate of Science Degree 93 Quarter Credits
Seven 11-Week Quarters or 77 Weeks GENERAL EDUCATION
GE10110 English Composition I
GE10120 Art History: Prehistoric to Mannerist GE10130 History of Photography
GE10210 English Composition II GE10220 College Math
GE10230 Art History: Baroque to Contemporary GE10410 Introduction to Psychology
GE20510 Ethics GE20530 Sociology
GE20580 Economics GE20710 Aesthetics LS10110 Computer Science
General Education Elective List (Select 1):
GE10240 Visual Culture of Foods GE10310 World Literature GE10320 Effective Speaking GE10330 American Government GE10430 Environmental Science
GE10440 History of Motion Media & Mass Communication GE20540 United States History: Early Period
GE20560 Western Civilization Ancient to Renaissance GE20610 Theatre Appreciation
GE20810 History of Film
CORE COURSES
PH0015PF Portfolio Foundations Photography PH10111 Introduction to Photoshop
PH10130 Fundamentals of Photography PH10231 Fundamentals of Photography II PH10240 Photographic Design
PH10311 Principles of Lighting PH10330 Color Printing and Design PH10411 Studio Techniques PH10432 Advanced Photoshop PH20511 Advanced Lighting PH20520 Digital Illustration PH20522 Photojournalism
PH20611 Advanced Studio Techniques PH20630 Marketing and Promotion PH20641 Location Photography 1 PH20710 Portfolio Projects I PH20721 Workshop
PH20732 Photographic Web Portfolio 1 PH20810 Portfolio Projects 2
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Please visit ge.artinstitutes.edu/programoffering/558 for program duration, tuition, fees, other costs, median debt, salary data, alumni success, and other important info on the Bachelor of Science in Photography program.
Requirements for
Bachelor of Science Degree 180 Quarter Credits
Twelve 11-Week Quarters or 132 Weeks GENERAL EDUCATION
GE10110 English Composition I
GE10120 Art History: Prehistoric to Mannerist GE10130 History of Photography
GE10210 English Composition II GE10220 College Math
GE10230 Art History: Baroque to Contemporary GE10310 World Literature
GE10410 Introduction to Psychology GE20510 Ethics
GE20530 Sociology
GE20560 Western Civilization: Ancient to Renaissance GE20580 Economics
GE20710 Aesthetics
GE30990 History of Photography: 1960 to the Present GE31020 Statistics
LS10110 Computer Science
General Education Elective List A (Select 1):
GE10240 Visual Culture of Foods GE10320 Effective Speaking GE10330 American Government GE10430 Environmental Science
GE10440 History of Motion Media & Mass Communication GE20540 United States History: Early Period
GE20610 Theatre Appreciation GE20810 History of Film
General Education Elective List B (Select 4):
GE30910 Theories of Communication GE30920 Logic
GE30930 Issues in American Society GE30940 Literature and Culture GE30950 Music Appreciation
GE30960 Introduction to Museum Studies GE30970 History of 20th Century Art GE30980 Creative Writing
GE31030 Comparative Religions GE31040 Media & Pop Culture
CORE COURSES
GR10110 Fundamentals of Drawing GR10130 Color Theory
IN31030PH Bachelor’s Internship 1
PH0015PF Portfolio Foundations Photography PH10111 Introduction to Photoshop PH10130 Fundamentals of Photography PH10221 Photo Techniques PH10231 Fundamentals of Photography II PH10240 Photographic Design PH10311 Principles of Lighting
PH10320 Advanced Principles of Photography PH10330 Color Printing and Design
PH10411 Studio Techniques PH10432 Advanced Photoshop
PH20511 Advanced Lighting PH20520 Digital Illustration PH20522 Photojournalism
PH20531 Architectural Photography PH20611 Advanced Studio Techniques PH20621 Digital Photographic Production PH20630 Marketing and Promotion PH20631 Survey of Photography PH20641 Location Photography 1 PH20710 Portfolio Projects I PH20721 Workshop
PH20722 Editorial Photography
PH20732 Photographic Web Portfolio 1 PH30910 Issues in Contemporary Photography PH30920 Photojournalism 2
PH30930 Location Photography 2
PH31010 Photographic Communication Concepts PH31020 Photographic Criticism
PH41110 Portfolio 2
PH41120 Photographic Web Portfolio 2 PH41130 Portfolio Print Lab
PH41210 Portfolio 3
PH41220 Exhibition Print Lab
PH41230 Portfolio and Marketing Package
Photography Elective List (Select 2):
AD20770 Conceptual Storytelling
DF10110 Introduction to Video Production DF10211 Television Studio Production DF10240 Introduction to Digital Editing GR10220 Life Drawing
GR30940 Book Arts
IM10220 Digital Typography IM10330 Introduction to Audio
PH30940 Special Topics in Photography I PH30950 Special Topics in Photography II