Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: DIGM-BS (ANIM) (2D Pathway)

Digital Media Major, B.S. (Digital Animation Concentration) (2D Pathway)

FRESHMAN YEAR (34-37 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
DIGM 1400 - Principles of Visual Effects and Motion Graphics	4	DIGM 1500 - Principles of Digital Game Design	4
DIGM 1800 - Principles of Digital Animation	4	DIGM 1900 - Principles of Visualization	4
ENGL 1010 - Foundations in Writing	3	ENGL 1020 - Written Communication & Critical Thinking	3
HIST 2010 - The United States to 1877 or Compass Core Class	3	HIST 2020 - The United States since 1877 or Compass Core Class	3
CSCI 1100 - Using Information Technology or Proficiency Exam *	0-3	MATH 1530 - Probability and Statistics - Noncalculus	3
DIGM 1510 - Student in the University	3
Fall Total	17-20	Spring Total	17

SOPHOMORE YEAR (30 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
ARTH 2020 - Art History Survey II	3	DIGM 3230 - Storyboarding	4
DIGM 2870 - Animation Fundamentals	4	DIGM 2660 - Topics in Digital Media History	3
DIGM 2990 - Mid-Point Review	1	DIGM 2730 - 2D Character Construction	4
Natural Science for Majors Course	4	Natural Science for Majors Course	4
Critical Thinking	3
Fall Total	15	Spring Total	15

JUNIOR YEAR (28 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
DIGM 3140 - 2D Animation	4	DIGM 2824 - Technical Direction	4
Advisor Approved Elective Course	4	DIGM 4854 - Character Animation	4
Advisor Approved Elective Course	3	Social and Behavioral Science Course	3
ENTC 3020 - Technology and Society	3	ARTH 2010 - Art History Survey I	3
Fall Total	14	Spring Total	14

SENIOR YEAR (28 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
Advisor Approved Elective Course	4	DIGM 4930 - Portfolio Development for Digital Media	3
Oral Communication Course	3	DIGM 4931 - Portfolio Lab	1
Advisor Approved Elective Course	4	Growing as an Individual and Global Citizen	3
Advisor Approved Elective Course	3	Advisor Approved Elective Course	4
		Advisor Approved Elective Course	3
Fall Total	14	Spring Total	14

TOTAL = 120

Note:

* Proficiency exam may be taken for 0 credit in lieu of CSCI 1100 . Must be completed to meet Graduation requirements. CSCI 1100 has an accompanying required lab, CSCI 1150 . Those students who complete the proficiency exam and are short credits towards their total degree requirements may be required to take additional electives.