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The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Digital Art and Animation program equips students with a strong foundation in classical art principles and cutting-edge digital tools. You will learn observational drawing, perspective, color theory, and composition, then apply these fundamentals to 3D modeling, sculpting, visual effects, lighting, texturing, simulations, technical art, and 3D animation. The program emphasizes hands-on experience through multidisciplinary team projects, where you will collaborate with students from other degree programs to create playable video games or 3D animated films. Graduates are prepared for careers in the game, animation, and computer graphics industries with a portfolio of professional-quality projects and a well-developed skillset.

This four-year program focuses on the intersection of computer science and game design, preparing students to become game programmers with a designer's mindset. It emphasizes foundational programming skills in C and C++, alongside core concepts in mathematics, physics, and computer science. The curriculum is project-driven, with yearly team projects designed to simulate real-world game development environments. Graduates will be equipped to translate design concepts into functional code, making them valuable members of any development team.