Study Plan - Digital Animation

When you finish all units of your education program, you will receive a Diploma and a Professional License, as well as a bachelor’s degree endorsed by SACSCOC that is recognized worldwide.

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Digital Animation

First Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LEX0113
FOREIGN LANGUAGE I
48
48
6
DIG0013
DIGITAL CULTURE
48
48
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
48
48
6
LIV1013
VISUAL LANGUAGE ELEMENTS
64
32
6
LAV1013
ANALYSIS AND REPRESENTATION
64
32
6
LIV1043
DIGITAL IMAGE BASICS
64
32
6
Total
336
240
36

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Second Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LEX0123
FOREIGN LANGUAGE II
LEX0113
48
48
6
ESP0013
ACADEMIC REASONING
DIG0013
48
48
6
LIV1023
PHOTOGRAPHY
64
32
6
LIV1053
VISUAL MESSAGE CONFIGURATION
LIV1013
64
32
6
LND1013
ANIMATION TECHNIQUES
64
32
6
LPM1023
CINEMATOGRAPHIC LANGUAGE
96
0
6
LIV1093
DIGITAL IMAGE EDITION
LIV1043
64
32
6
Total
448
224
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Third Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LEX0133
FOREIGN LANGUAGE III
LEX0123
48
48
6
ESP0023
ACADEMIC WRITING
ESP0013
48
48
6
LIV1063
VISUALIZATION TECHNIQUES
LAV1013
64
32
6
LTE1023
IMPROVISATION FOR THE STAGE
64
32
6
LND2013
2D DIGITAL ANIMATION
LND1013
64
32
6
LND2023
CINEMATOGRAPHIC GENRES
48
48
6
Total
336
240
36

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Fourth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN ARTS
 
48
48
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN HUMANITIES
48
48
6
LAV1063
DRAWING, FORM, AND SPACE
64
32
6
LND2033
ADVANCED 2D DIGITAL ANIMATION
LND2013
64
32
6
LND2043
EXPERIMENTAL ANIMATION
LND1013
64
32
6
LND2053
SOUND EDITION AND DUBBING
64
32
6
LND2063
CINEMATOGRAPHY
LPM1023
64
32
6
Total
416
256
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Fifth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN NATURAL SCIENCES
 
48
48
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN MATH
48
48
6
LND3013
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
LIV1093
64
32
6
LND3023
CHARACTER DESIGN
64
32
6
LND3033
DIGITAL MODELING AND TEXTURE
LIV1043
64
32
6
LND3043
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES I
0
96
6
LND3053
ANIMATION NARRATIVE
48
48
6
Total
336
336
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Sixth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LND3063
ILLUMINATION DESIGN
LND3033
64
32
6
LND3073
3D DIGITAL ANIMATION
LND3033
64
32
6
LND3083
MOTION CAPTURE AND CHARACTER ANIMATION
LND3033
64
32
6
LND3093
SELECT TOPICS
48
48
6
LND3103
PRE-PRODUCTION
LND3053
64
32
6
Total
304
176
30

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Seventh Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LND4013
DESIGN OF ENVIRONMENTS AND SCENERY
LND3033
64
32
6
LND4023
ADVANCED DIGITAL MODELING
LND3033
64
32
6
LND4033
VISUAL EFFECTS
LND3033
64
32
6
LND4043
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES II
LND3043
0
96
6
LND4053
PERSPECTIVES OF THE DISCIPLINE
48
48
6
LND4063
PRODUCTION
LND3103
96
0
6
Total
336
240
36

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Eighth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LMU4103
MUSICAL LANGUAGE FOR NARRATIVE ARTS
48
48
6
LIV4083
CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
48
48
6
LIV4103
VANGUARD TOPICS
48
48
6
LND4073
ADVANCED 3D DIGITAL ANIMATION
LND3033
64
32
6
LND4083
VIDEOGAME ANIMATION
LND3033
64
32
6
LND4093
POST-PRODUCTION
LND3103
96
0
6
Total
368
208
36

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Total Study Plan Credits
Hours With Teacher 2880
Hours Independent 1920
Credits (Units) 300

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Objective

Educate professionals in Digital Animation who can develop creative and innovative projects through different methods, from experimental animation to 3D animation that can be used in movies, web, mobile apps, publicity and videogames. As a graduate you will create transdisciplinary stories that have an impact in education, culture, publicity and entertainment in a global communication and digital interaction context.

Graduate profile

The Digital Animation’s teaching learning process is based on competencies. This focus includes knowledge, skills and attitudes, thus training ethical professionals who can respond to the needs and requirements of the entertainment and digital animation industry in a globalized world.

  • Integrate image syntax theories and concepts to create visual messages using digital and analog techniques, ethically and responsibly.
  • Develop representation and production techniques by applying configuration and visual narrative knowledge, focused on the communications and entertainment industries.
  • Create original characters, environments and narratives in animated stories using diverse tools, promoting teamwork and social commitment.
  • Lead creative teams, managing, negotiating and marketing digital animation proposals ethically and responsibly.
  • Apply 2D and 3D animation and production techniques, proposing them to institutions and companies using technological tools and software, aware of the social impact of your work.
  • Manage your learning using digital resources effectively.

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Recommended Computer Specifications

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