The Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Department of Art & Design offers a BFA in Animation, Film, Photography and Motion Design (AFP&MD). Major components of this professional degree program include cross-disciplinary coursework, hands-on practice, collaborative projects, Animation, Motion, membership in the Photography Club (AMP), travel opportunities, and field trips. Students have participated in local and national experiences, and international trips to places such as Peru.
Students in the AFP&MD BFA Program will complete studio courses such as Advanced Motion Studio, and AFP&MD Studio, along with other courses such as Lights! Camera! Action!, 3D Digital Modeling, 2D Animation and Motion Design, Image and Motion, Character Design and Story Concepts, Advanced Filmmaking, and Sound Principles and Production.
To produce short films and other animated projects, Colorado Mesa University provides unlimited access to several labs, two stop-motion studios, and a photography studio.
The CMU AFP&MD BFA Program ends with the production of a demo reel, portfolio, resume, and promotional materials that can be used to gain entry onto the animation and film industries, among others. Before graduation, students will present their best work to students and faculty.
Founded in 1925, Colorado Mesa University began as a junior college with just 39 students. Today, CMU serves more than 10,000 students. The school offers more than 100 undergraduate programs leading to a certificate, associate, bachelor's, or master’s degree. Colorado Mesa University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).