Entertainment Design, A.A.S.

Visit the Art and Design Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Description

A successful career in Entertainment Design requires a limitless imagination, the ability to invent and conceptualize new realities, and an understanding of the traditional and technological tools used to do so. This interdisciplinary degree encompasses concept, character, story, place, and time relevant to the entertainment industry. Students can expect to learn the skills and creative ability required of concept artists in the disciplines of character and story development such as character design, storyboarding, motion sequencing, and art direction. As an Entertainment Designer, you will create realities and experiences that excite minds by combining art and technology to bring extraordinary experiences to life in toys, games, comics, movies, environments, and more.

Matriculation Requirements

Portfolio Review

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		63
General Education Requirements		15 Credits
ENGL 1010	Introduction to Academic Writing	3
or ENGH 1005	Literacies and Composition Across Contexts
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing	3
Complete one of the following: (Note: A higher level MATH course may substitute for this requirement)		3
MAT 1030	Quantitative Reasoning (3)
MAT 1035	Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (6)
Distribution Courses:
Biology		3
Social/Behavioral Science		3
Entertainment Design (Core)		36 Credits
ART 1120	2D Design	3
ART 1210	Observational Drawing	3
ART 1220	Perspective Drawing	3
ART 1400	Graphic Computer Applications	3
ART 2220	Imagination and Visual Literacy	3
ART 2240	Illustrative Media and Techniques II	3
ART 2250	Gestural Drawing	3
ART 2260	Digital Painting I	3
ART 2270	Figure Drawing I	3
ART 2280	3D Modeling	3
ART 2440	Motion Graphics I	3
ARTH 2710	Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History	3
Elective Requirements		12 Credits
Complete courses at any level 1000+		12

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 63 semester credits.
2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above with no grade lower than a C- in all Art and Design courses.
3. Residency hours--minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
5. Portfolio Submission.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
ART 1120	2D Design	3
ART 1210	Observational Drawing	3
ART 1220	Perspective Drawing	3
ART 1400	Graphic Computer Applications	3
ENGL 1010	Introduction to Academic Writing	3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 2
ART 2220	Imagination and Visual Literacy	3
ART 2240	Illustrative Media and Techniques II	3
ART 2250	Gestural Drawing	3
ART 2270	Figure Drawing I	3
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing	3
	Credit Hours	15
Second Year
Semester 3
ART 2260	Digital Painting I	3
ART 2280	3D Modeling	3
ART 2440	Motion Graphics I	3
ARTH 2710	Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History	3
MAT 1030	Quantitative Reasoning	3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 4
Free Elective (1000+)		3
Free Elective (1000+)		3
Free Elective (1000+)		3
Free Elective (1000+)		3
Social/Behavioral Science Distribution		3
Biology Distribution		3
	Credit Hours	18
	Total Credit Hours	63

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Employ efficient and accurate drawing and painting abilities that convey an understanding of perspective, light, material and color.
2. Apply the use of anatomy, gesture, form, and staging in figure drawing and character design.
3. Apply principles of composition, color theory, and form to concept designs and illustrations as a way to emphasize and dramatize story.