Animation Design — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 3
- Courses
- 42
- Degree
- bachelor
The Animation Design study plan at Zayed University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 42 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education (30 CHs) 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART121 | Fundamentals of Art & Design Studies | 3 |
| FYE110 | Reasoning with Data | 3 |
| FYE120 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| FYE140 | Critical Analysis and Composition | 3 |
| FYE150 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| FYE105 | Workplace Readiness and Professional Skills | 3 |
| FYE125 | Emirates Studies | 3 |
| FYE145 | Arabic Concepts for Native Speakers (or FYE146) | 3 |
| FYE155 | Digital Humanities | 3 |
| FYE195 | Artificial Intelligence Essentials and Applications | 3 |
Program Required Courses (72 CHs) 72 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART220 | Introduction to Art History | 3 |
| ART205 | Art Foundations | 3 |
| ART201 | Principles of Design | 3 |
| ART223 | Arts of the Modern World | 3 |
| ART251 | Basic Design | 3 |
| ART221 | Research Methods for Artists and Designers | 3 |
| AAH322 | History of Islamic Art and Architecture | 3 |
| AAD376 | Animation I | 3 |
| AGD351 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| AVA310 | Drawing I | 3 |
| AAD377 | Animation II | 3 |
| AAD375 | Fundamentals of Digital 3D | 3 |
| AGD314 | Illustration and Visual Narrative | 3 |
| AGD356 | Typography I | 3 |
| AAD476 | Animation III | 3 |
| AAD378 | Character Modeling | 3 |
| AAH427 | History of Animation | 3 |
| ADR492 | Senior Research Seminar | 3 |
| AAD475 | Game Design | 3 |
| ADR321 | Material Culture of the United Arab Emirates | 3 |
| ADR405 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| ART499 | Senior Project | 6 |
| ART490 | Internship | 3 |
ART History Electives (3 CHs) 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AAH324 | Contemporary Islamic Art and Architecture Elective | 3 |
| AAH325 | History of Design Elective | 3 |
| AAH326 | Representation: Exhibition, Display and Interpretation I Elective | 3 |
| AAH327 | Representation: Exhibition, Display and Interpretation II Elective | 3 |
| AAH420 | Communities, Curatorial Practices, and Collections Elective | 3 |
| AAH422 | Contemporary Art Theory Elective | 3 |
| AAH425 | History of Graphic Design Elective | 3 |
| AAH430 | Curatorial Practices Elective | 3 |
| AAH426 | History of Interior Design Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Animation Design
How many credit hours is Animation Design at Zayed University?
Animation Design at Zayed University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.
How many years is Animation Design at Zayed University?
The study plan for Animation Design spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Animation Design award?
Animation Design at Zayed University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.