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Program at a Glance

Program
Bachelor
College(s)
College of Arts and Humanities
Department(s)
Visual Arts & Design, Schl of
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The Emerging Media BFA allows students to integrate multiple domains of art, design, storytelling, and technology in one of the three portfolio required tracks, Animation & Visualization, Character Animation or Graphic Design. The program is designed to provide: a solid foundation in techniques and theory in one of the listed tracks; a broad understanding of related disciplines including arts, humanities and technology; and, an extended experience in working in multidisciplinary teams on realistic problems. The program is administered through the School of Visual Arts and Design.

Embark on a creative journey with the UCF School of Visual Arts & Design’s BFA Emerging Media: Animation & Visualization track (formally Experimental Animation), where students delve into personalized digital art exploration. Over two years, students cultivate their unique art style and methodology, exploring diverse artistic forms, including Visual Storytelling, 3D Modeling and Visualization, Motion Design, Stop Motion, 3D Animation, 2D Animation, Visual Effects and more.

Undergraduate Application Deadlines

Fall
May 1
Spring
November 1
Summer
March 1
Fall
July 1
Spring
November 1
Summer
March 1
Fall
March 1
Spring
September 1
Summer
January 1

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Career Opportunities

UCF prepares you for life beyond the classroom. Here, you’ll experience a wide range of opportunity, like learning diverse skills from world-renowned faculty to networking with top employers across Central Florida to gaining first-hand experience in internships nearby. Achieve your degree and more as a Knight.
  • 2D/3D Animator
  • 3D Modeler
  • Motion Designer
  • Stop Motion Animator
  • VFX Artist
  • Video Game Artist

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