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BFA in Animation

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Animation is a professional degree program focusing on 2D and 3D computer animation, motion effects, CGI, and visual and advanced software applications. Students graduating with this degree will seek roles as creative artists within the animation industry and related fields, and/or graduate study within MFA programs. The BFA in Animation is accredited by NASAD.

  • 2D and 3D computer animation
  • stop frame animation
  • visual effects 
  • Maya computer animation software
  • motion capture
  • animation for interactivity and gaming
  • rotoscoping
  • sound design
  • digital filmmaking
  • creative coding
  • web programming
  • online production
  • interactive media
  • physical computing
  • multimedia installation

  • animation creator
  • 3D modeler and texturer
  • special effects artist
  • legal animation
  • medical animation
  • digital filmmaking
  • interactive media artist
  • sound designer
  • online producer

minor in animation is also offered.

Internships are available for credit for sophomores with a minimum 3.0 GPA by registering for FMX 374 Internship. UT/FMX students have interned locally and nationally, including at the following companies based in the Tampa Bay area: 
 

Theory Studios
Blue Water Media
Diamond View Studios
ES Creative
Film Tampa Bay
Litewave Media
Mediagistic
Movie Groovy
Shooting Stars Post
Spectrum
 

UT interns have also worked with companies nationally, including Legend 3D in Los Angeles and at Sony Music Entertainment in New York.