UNDERGRADUATE

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The BFA program builds a solid foundation for filmmakers who choose animation as their medium.  Core classes introduce students to design fundamentals, industry standard digital tools, storyboarding and cinematic principles used in animation, character animation and performance.  All students complete a final film or project to launch their career beyond USC. 

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GRADUATE

Masters in Fine Arts

Our three-year graduate program attracts advanced students interested in furthering their animation knowledge and refining their production and motion design skills.  Students are encouraged to explore a diverse array of techniques and tools in preparation for their thesis film or project.  There are a multitude of opportunities to collaborate across SCA divisions and other schools across campus.  Our alumni’s work has garnered recognition at the Academy and has been celebrated at major international festivals.

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3-D Animation

The minor in 3-D animation in cinematic arts offers an introduction to basic animation principles and history, as well as creative and skill-based instruction in 3-D computer animation. Through elective choices students may focus their studies on their specific area of interest, including visual effects, motion capture, virtual reality, modeling or character animation.

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Animation + Digital Arts

The minor in animation is open to an USC student interested in learning about the theory and practice of animation, including its relationship to the history of art and cinema, creative writing and basic film production. It provides students with an opportunity to create both personal and collaborative work in a wide range of genres, from traditional character to contemporary experimental and computer animation. This includes painting, cel, stop motion, collage, mixed media, 2D and 3D computer animation software and interactive digital media. Successful completion of a final project is required.

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Science Visualization

Science visualization uses principles from animation to bring scientific data to life in revelatory ways. The minor in science visualization offers an introduction to science visualization methodology and practice focused in an area of relevant research. Students must undertake a capstone project the utilizes the skills and knowledge of the field, under the close supervision of faculty in both animation and science.

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