The BFA in Computer Arts in Animation is a specialized degree primarily in one studio art discipline.  Students must apply for admission to the BFA.  The Department also offers the BA in Studio Arts, a more general degree that offers a broad education in the visual arts and permits students to take computer arts in animation as a primary area of interest.

Transfer work to be credited toward the degree must be evaluated by the Chair of the Department.

Program Requirements

Please consult FAU Catalog Course Descriptions for information about courses and their prerequisites.

Core Program Prerequisites (27 credits, eight courses)

            ARH 2000       Art Appreciation or equivalent (pass/fail not permitted), 3 credits
            ARTC 1201     Design, 3 credits
            ARTC 1203     Three-Dimensional Design, 3 credits
            ARTC 1300     Drawing I, 3 credits
            ARTC 2205     Color Fundamentals, 3 credits                    
            ARTC 2330     Drawing II: Figure Drawing, 4 credits    prereq:      ARTC 1300
            GRAC 2190    Graphic Design I, 4 credits                    prereq:  ARTC 1201, 1300, 2205
            ARTC 2623     3D Computer Modeling for Animation, 4 credits
            We recommend that you complete ARTC 1201, ARTC 1300 and ARTC 1203 before ARTC 2623

Required courses in Computer Arts (16 credits/four courses) 
            These courses must be taken in this order.  Plan carefully. 
            ARTC 3615     Advanced 3D Computer Modeling for Animation, 4 credits
            ARTC 3617     Advanced 3D Computer Animation, 4 credits
            ARTC 4616    Advanced Digital Compositing for Animation, 4 credits
            ARTC 4908     Directed Independent Study, 4 credits

Computer Arts Electives  (8 credits/two courses)
Two courses from the following are required.
      ARTC 3632            Digital Audio Recording & Editing, 4 credits   Strongly recommended
      GRAC 3102           Principles of Visual Communication, 4 credits
      ARTC 4932           Special Topics, 4 credits                  Permission needed from Instructor
      GRAC 4154          Advanced Digital Imaging, 4 credits

Out-of-Concentration Studio Art Electives: (12 credits/three courses from three different disciplines)   

            Recommended:

PGYC 2401   Photography I, 4 credits or PGYC 4440   Photography for Designers, 4 credits
ARTC 3162   Alternative Media, 4 credits
ARTC 3383   Narrative Drawing, 4 credits
TV 3260     Video Production, 4 credits  Limited access enrollment; contact Department for advising and permission

If you have questions, consult your department advisor or make an appointment to talk with the Department Chair (Professor DiCosola, 561-297-3870) or one of the College advisors (on the Boca Raton campus, make an appointment with Ms. Lent by calling 561-297-3800; for an appointment on the Davie or Fort Lauderdale campuses with Dr. Provost or Ms. Owen, call 954-236-1101). 

Art History (12 Credits/three courses at the 4000 level)  
            Required:
                  ARH 4770 History & Theory of Computer Arts & Animation, 4 credits
                   prereq: ARH 2000 or equivalent  

            Recommended:

      ARH 4450      Modern Art, 4 credits        
      ARH 4470      Contemporary Art, 4 credits      prereq:      ARH 2000 & ARH 4450
      ARH 4610      American Painting & Sculpture, 4 credits   
      ARH 4100      Pre-Classical & Classical     Art, 4 credits     

Senior Seminar:  ARTC 4950  Senior Seminar:  Portfolio in Computer Arts, 4 credits.   Required.  Plan carefully:  this course is offered only during Fall and Spring terms.  We strongly recommend that students take Senior Seminar in their final semester of course work.

Note:  Transfer students should note that at least 50 per cent of all upper-division courses for the BFA must be taken in the Department of Visual Arts and Art History at FAU.   Please consult the Department Chair (Professor DiCosola, 561-297-3870) or one of the College advisors (on the Boca Raton campus, make an appointment with Ms. Lent by calling 561-297-3800; for an appointment on the Davie or Fort Lauderdale campuses with Dr. Provost or Ms. Owen, call 954-236-1101) to see if you need additional courses to meet the requirements of the BFA degree.

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Foreign Language Requirement

The language requirement for the BFA degree has two components: 

(1) State law requires that all FAU graduates meet the Foreign Language Entry Requirement. This can be met with two years of the same language at secondary (high school) level or two semesters of the same language (or demonstration of equivalent proficiency) at the college level.  The state of Florida mandates the acceptance of American Sign Language for this requirement.

(2) BFA students who enter FAU with fewer than 30 credits must meet the University Foreign Language Graduation Requirement.  The Foreign Language Graduation Requirement is a proficiency requirement.  It can be met by successfully completing the second semester (e.g., FRE 1121) of any foreign language at the college level or by demonstrating equivalent proficiency. (Note:  proficiency in American Sign Language does not fulfill this requirement.)  If you took a language in high school and have sufficient proficiency in it to take the second semester of it at the college level (for example, FRE 1121), the successful completion of that single course will meet the requirement.  If you believe that your proficiency is equivalent to that attained by the end of the second semester course in a language (e.g., FRE 1121), you may take a proficiency exam.  If you wish to be assessed for your proficiency in French, German, or Spanish, you can contact University Testing and Evaluation (561-297-3160 on the Boca campus) for information about how to register for a CLEP exam.  For information about proficiency assessment for all other languages, contact the Department of Languages, Linguistics and Comparative Literature (561-297-3860, Boca Raton campus).  Only the CLEP exam will generate college credit.

BFA students who enter FAU with 30 or more credits only need to meet the Foreign Language Entery Requirement (#1, above).