Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts: Animation Major

The bfa in digital arts: animation major emphasizes concepts and technical practices essential to the production of 2d and 3d computer animation and new media. 

• Students will explore the role of animation and new media within contemporary culture, its potential for artistic output, and creative storytelling. This track offers an intensive course of study in animation, storytelling, character design, video production, and new media.

Important Information: Eligibility and Submitting BFA Portfolio

Current FIU Students interested in switching over into one of the BFA degree options must be below 75 credits earned and must have already completed the four foundations course requirements. Students must have completed the four foundations course requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.75 as per the BFA Academic Standards.

• ART 1201C 2D Design
• ART 1203C 3D Design
• ART 2300C Beginning Drawing
• ART 2330C Beginning Figure Drawing

Academic Standards

• To progress into upper-division BFA courses, students must complete the four lower division foundation courses (12 credits) with a minimum GPA of 2.75 or greater in two attempts or fewer.

These courses include:

• ART 1201C 2D Design
• ART 1203C 3D Design
• ART 2300C Beginning Drawing
• ART 2330C Beginning Figure Drawing

Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade are considered an attempt in the course and count as an unsuccessful enrollment. Students who do not satisfy this requirement will be advised to change major to other degrees such as BA in Art History or BA in Interdisciplinary Studies.