Animation

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation

Jesse Suhr Animation

BREATHE LIFE INTO YOUR ART.

You can change the world—one pixel at a time.

“While studying engineering, I decided to look into animation because of its artistic value and job security. I began searching the web, came across RMCAD, and was hooked! RMCAD was the start of my new life.” – Jesse Suhr, 2013

The world of animation is constantly evolving, and animators must stay on the cutting edge to keep up. But one thing has remained true of the field: it takes a trained eye as well as an artist’s touch to create the illusion of life.

RMCAD offers BFA degrees in both 2D and 3D animation, and our state-of-the-art computer labs are equipped with the industry’s most advanced tools and technology. At the helm is our top-tier animation faculty, comprised of professional animators who are passionate about storytelling and dedicated to experimenting with the craft. By the time you graduate, you’ll have developed a unique voice, a strong visual style, and the necessary experience to succeed at any animation firm in the world.

Check out our animation classes and explore career possibilities in the growing field of animation below.

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Current Student Work

Class Name

Credits

Core Classes
2D Animation Thesis I
3
2D Computer Animation
3
2D/3D Animation Thesis II
3
Advanced Character + Motion Studies
3
Animation Collective
3
Animation Layout & Production Design
3
Animation Senior Portfolio Review
0
Animation Sophomore/Junior Portfolio Review
0
Animation Sound Design & Video Editing
3
Animation Thesis Portfolio Review
0
Business Ethics + Copyright for Animation
3
Character Animation + Motion Studies
3
Creative Visualization
3
Drawing & Acting for Animation
3
Experimental Animation/2D + Mixed Media
3
Fundamentals of Animation
3
Introduction to Animated Storytelling
3
Scriptwriting for Animation
3
Stop Motion Animation
3
Tools & Techniques of Contemporary Animation
3

Elective Classes

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Drawing I
3
Drawing II
3
Life Drawing I
3
Life Drawing II
3
Visual Design I
3
Visual Design II
3

Liberal Arts
*Mathematics*
3
Advanced Studies
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of International Animation
3
HU4000 Electives
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Physical+Natural Sci Electives
3
Social + Behavioral Science Elecives
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult
3

Core Classes
2D Animation Thesis I
3
2D Computer Animation
3
2D/3D Animation Thesis II
3
Advanced Character + Motion Studies
3
Animation Collective
3
Animation Layout & Production Design
3
Animation Senior Portfolio Review
0
Animation Sophomore/Junior Portfolio Review
0
Animation Sound Design & Video Editing
3
Animation Thesis Portfolio Review
0
Business Ethics + Copyright for Animation
3
Character Animation + Motion Studies
3
Creative Visualization
3
Drawing & Acting for Animation
3
Experimental Animation/2D + Mixed Media
3
Fundamentals of Animation
3
Introduction to Animated Storytelling
3
Scriptwriting for Animation
3
Stop Motion Animation
3
Tools & Techniques of Contemporary Animation
3

Elective Classes

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Drawing I
3
Drawing II
3
Life Drawing I
3
Life Drawing II
3
Visual Design I
3
Visual Design II
3

Liberal Arts
*Mathematics*
3
Advanced Studies
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of International Animation
3
HU4000 Electives
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Physical+Natural Sci Electives
3
Social + Behavioral Science Elecives
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult
3

Core Classes
2D/3D Animation Thesis II
3
3D Advanced Motion Studies
3
3D Animation Thesis I
3
3D Character & Production Design
3
3D Computer Animation
3
3D Computer Animation Motion Studies
3
3D Computer Lighting & Materials
3
Advanced 3D Computer Topics
3
Advanced Dynamics & SFX
3
Animation Collective
3
Animation Senior Portfolio Review
0
Animation Sophomore/Junior Portfolio Review
0
Animation Sound Design & Video Editing
3
Animation Thesis Portfolio Review
0
Business Ethics + Copyright for Animation
3
Creative Visualization
3
Fundamentals of Animation
3
Introduction to Animated Storytelling
3
Scriptwriting for Animation
3
Tools & Techniques of Contemporary Animation
3

Elective Classes

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Drawing I
3
Drawing II
3
Life Drawing I
3
Life Drawing II
3
Visual Design I
3
Visual Design II
3

Liberal Arts
*Mathematics*
3
Advanced Studies
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of International Animation
3
HU4000 Electives
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Physical+Natural Sci Electives
3
Social + Behavioral Science Elecives
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult
3

Core Classes
2D/3D Animation Thesis II
3
3D Advanced Motion Studies
3
3D Animation Thesis I
3
3D Character & Production Design
3
3D Computer Animation
3
3D Computer Animation Motion Studies
3
3D Computer Lighting & Materials
3
Advanced 3D Computer Topics
3
Advanced Dynamics & SFX
3
Animation Collective
3
Animation Senior Portfolio Review
0
Animation Sophomore/Junior Portfolio Review
0
Animation Sound Design & Video Editing
3
Animation Thesis Portfolio Review
0
Business Ethics + Copyright for Animation
3
Creative Visualization
3
Fundamentals of Animation
3
Introduction to Animated Storytelling
3
Scriptwriting for Animation
3
Tools & Techniques of Contemporary Animation
3

Elective Classes

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Drawing I
3
Drawing II
3
Life Drawing I
3
Life Drawing II
3
Visual Design I
3
Visual Design II
3

Liberal Arts
*Mathematics*
3
Advanced Studies
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of International Animation
3
HU4000 Electives
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Physical+Natural Sci Electives
3
Social + Behavioral Science Elecives
3
Social+Behavioral Sci/Studies in Lit + Cult
3

Core Classes
2D/3D Animation Thesis II - Part I
1.5
2D/3D Animation Thesis II - Part II
1.5
3D Advanced Motion Studies
3
3D Animation Thesis I
3
3D Character & Production Design
3
3D Computer Animation
3
3D Computer Animation Motion Studies
3
3D Computer Lighting & Materials
3
Advanced 3D Computer Topics
3
Advanced Dynamics & SFX
3
Animation Collective
3
Animation Senior Portfolio Review
0
Animation Sophomore/Junior Portfolio Review
0
Animation Sound Design & Video Editing
3
Animation Thesis Portfolio Review
0
Business Ethics + Copyright for Animation
3
Creative Visualization
3
Fundamentals of Animation
3
Introduction to Animated Storytelling
3
Scriptwriting for Animation
3
Tools & Techniques of Contemporary Animation
3

Elective Classes
AN3D Elective 1
3
AN3D Elective 2
3

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Drawing I
3
Drawing II
3
Life Drawing I
3
Life Drawing II
3
Visual Design I
3
Visual Design II
3

Liberal Arts
*Physical & Natural Science*
3
Advanced Studies
3
Animation Physics
3
Anthropology
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of International Animation
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Seminar in Contemporary Thought: The Cultural Politics of Consumption
3
Social Psychology
3

Core Classes
2D/3D Animation Thesis II - Part I
1.5
2D/3D Animation Thesis II - Part II
1.5
3D Advanced Motion Studies
3
3D Animation Thesis I
3
3D Character & Production Design
3
3D Computer Animation
3
3D Computer Animation Motion Studies
3
3D Computer Lighting & Materials
3
Advanced 3D Computer Topics
3
Advanced Dynamics & SFX
3
Animation Collective
3
Animation Senior Portfolio Review
0
Animation Sophomore/Junior Portfolio Review
0
Animation Sound Design & Video Editing
3
Animation Thesis Portfolio Review
0
Business Ethics + Copyright for Animation
3
Creative Visualization
3
Fundamentals of Animation
3
Introduction to Animated Storytelling
3
Scriptwriting for Animation
3
Tools & Techniques of Contemporary Animation
3

Elective Classes
AN3D Elective 1
3
AN3D Elective 2
3

Foundation Classes
Digital Image Making
3
Drawing I
3
Drawing II
3
Life Drawing I
3
Life Drawing II
3
Visual Design I
3
Visual Design II
3

Liberal Arts
*Physical & Natural Science*
3
Advanced Studies
3
Animation Physics
3
Anthropology
3
Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval
3
Art + Design History II
3
Composition I
3
Composition II
3
History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
3
History of International Animation
3
Humanities Seminar I
3
Humanities Seminar II
3
Seminar in Contemporary Thought: The Cultural Politics of Consumption
3
Social Psychology
3

Potential Careers

Cel Animation
Technical Animator
Flash Animator
Flash Developer/Designer
Desktop Publisher
New Media Designer
Digital Videographer
Video Editor
Video Producer
3D Modeler/ Animator
3D Artist
Designer/ Modeler
Legal Artist/ Modeler
Forensic Illustrator
Game Animator
Game Tester
Character Developer
Worlds Developer
Small Studio Animator
Independent Animator
Compositor
Motion Graphics Animator
Commercial Production Artist
Architectural Rendering Artist
Project Manager – 3D Modeling
Graphic Designer/ Production Manager
Lighting and Materials Artist

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation

Jesse Suhr Animation

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