Bachelor of Arts in Digital Art & Animation

Bachelor of Arts in
Digital Art & Animation

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Get real work in the fantasy world

From ideation to animation

Welcome to the epic world of Digital Art and Animation (DAA) at the 黑料正能量! This is where you learn the ABCs of 3D. Our degree program lets you dive headfirst into the exciting digital, 3D animation field. Prepare for a well-rounded skillset perfectly tailored to the industry鈥檚 demands.

PROGRAM AVAILABLE ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE

But wait, there鈥檚 more! You鈥檒l have the chance to specialize in four awesome areas through program electives: 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, Entertainment Design, and Technical Art. The coursework combines traditional and digital arts, giving you a solid foundation in theory, production, and general education.

Unleash your creativity and collaborate with fellow DAA students and other departments on thrilling projects. Your artwork will come to life for the world to see as we provide numerous opportunities for public exhibition.

Digital Art & Animation Degree Highlights and Outcomes

Demonstrate an effective application of fundamental design principles and color theory.

Develop skills in a variety of digital technologies and tools.

Employ creative experimentation and iteration in design.

Work proficiently with diverse groups in collaborative project teams.

Create expressive characters, environments and props using traditional tools and techniques of the industry.

Produce work in an ethical and sustainable manner.

Develop and reflect upon a personal, artistic and professional identity.

Lights, Camera, Alumni in Action

USV Bachelor of Arts in Digital Art & Animation alumni have gone on to work at some of the most prestigious studios in the animation industry.

Tech Pack鈩�
Your Essential Creative Toolkit

Picture this: Your files, multimedia masterpieces, and coursework are all at your fingertips, 24/7. That鈥檚 the magic of Tech Pack鈩�.

What鈥檚 in the box? A sleek laptop and media creation software tailored to your program, keeping you in sync with the ever-evolving industry standards. And it鈥檚 yours to keep after you graduate, setting you up for success in the future. Whether you鈥檙e crafting the next big game or working on mind-blowing multimedia projects, Tech Pack鈩� has your back.

The exact components of your Tech Pack鈩� might vary based on what鈥檚 available when we ship it out. No worries 鈥� it鈥檚 all part of your total education cost. Oh, and about the software? You鈥檒l need to do a quick download using your USV email. Just a heads-up, there might be a small cost involved.

What's included*:

Dell G15 Gaming Laptop (Processor13th Gen Intel庐 Core鈩� i7-13650HX, OS Windows 11 Home, Graphics NVIDIA庐 GeForce RTX鈩� 4060, Memory16 GB DDR5, Storage1 TB SSD, Display 15.6-in. display Full HD (1920X1080) 360Hz) — Dell G15 Gaming Laptop (Intel庐 Core鈩� i7-13650HX, NVIDIA庐 GeForce RTX鈩� 4060, 16 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, 15.6" 1080p Display, Windows 11 Home)

HUION Inspiroy H1060P Graphics Drawing Tablet

*Pricing and package specifications are subject to change.

Digital Art & Animation Student Work

Create Projects
for the Pros

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Potential Digital Art & Animation Career Options

Your Experience Just Got Real

3D Generalist
3D Modeler
Character Designer
Compositor
Concept Artist
Lighting Artist
Look Development Artist
Pre-visualization Artist
Quality Assurance Artist
Rigger
Storyboard Artist
Technical Director
Texture Artist
VFX Artist
3D Animator

Ready to go from ideation to animation?

Digital Art & Animation Focus Areas

3D Modeling

Get ready to sculpt your way into the world of 3D magic! In our 3D Modeling focus, we've designed the ultimate training experience for Digital Arts & Animation students. With access to modern industry tools and expert instructors, you鈥檒l master professional workflows and create your very own 3D models. From films to video games and beyond, get ready to bring your favorite characters to life in breathtaking 3D!

3D Animation

Lights, camera, action! Kickstart your animation career with our 3D Animation course. Skilled industry mentors will guide you through the fundamentals of animation, from mastering movement to character rigging and beyond. Discover the tools to tell your stories in the most dynamic and jaw-dropping ways. The next thing you know, you could be designing amazing creatures for industry features.

Entertainment Design

Prepare to be the master of creating entire worlds! In our Entertainment Design course, industry professionals will help you unlock the secrets of bringing stories, characters, and landscapes to life. Your creative arsenal will be drawing, rendering, model building, sculpting, and 3D tools. Whether it鈥檚 animation, video games, or environmental design, unleash your imagination and embark on a career filled with endless possibilities!

Technical Art

Go from fantasizing and digitizing as you combine your passion for art and programming in our Technical Art program. As the digital entertainment industry becomes more complex, bridging the gap between art and technology is crucial. Become an essential Technical Artist, integrating art assets seamlessly while staying within technical limits. This is where creativity and technology help you become a make-believer achiever.

USV's Learning Approach

At USV, full-time students take 3 courses per term versus the traditional 4 courses per term. Why is this important to our students? Our learning approach allows our students to have improved retention and increased engagement of course material, better work-life balance, reduced stress, and a more successful path to graduation.听

That’s the USV difference.

The 黑料正能量:
The USV Difference

3 COURSES / TERM
(12 Credits)

Cognitive

Deeper learning.
Improved retention and increased engagement with material.

Well-Being

Reduced stress and a better schoolwork-life experience.

Success

Better opportunity to complete your degree and be prepared for employment opportunities.听

Other Universities:
The Traditional Approach

4 COURSES / TERM
(12 Credits)

More courses means the possibility for more stress, less time for hobbies or other responsibilities, and a greater effort to retain course material.

Students may not graduate on time or be as successful in their classes.听

Learn On-Campus
or Online

Our Bachelor of Arts in Digital Art and Animation degree program is available on-campus or 100% online. Whether taking classes at the USV campus or learning from the comfort of your own home, you will experience multiplayer support of our award-winning curriculum.

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鈥満诹险芰� students build on a traditional art foundation to master the modern tools and technology used in animated film, video game and motion graphic projects.鈥�

Real World Learning.
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Project X is a one-of-a-kind project-based learning capstone course that incorporates every component of animation film production for the big and small screen. Students collaborate with different departments to bring a story to life in an industry-standard production pipeline setting.

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