Cinematic Arts (Animation Concentration) — study plan

Effat University College of Architecture and Design

Credit hours: 132
Levels: 9
Courses: 43
Degree: bachelor

The Cinematic Arts (Animation Concentration) study plan at Effat University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 132 credit hours across 43 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Semester 1 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CINA 115	Fundamentals of Visual Design	3
CINA 113	Introduction to Photography	3
GCUL 162	History of Art	3
GFIL 112	Fundamentals of Filmmaking and Visual Production II	3
GMTH 181-A	Pre-Calculus A (Quantitative Science)	3
GENG 131	Advanced English Language Skills & Critical Thinking	3

Semester 2 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CINA 110	Introduction to Animation	3
CINA 111	Freehand Drawing	3
CINA 118	Fundamentals of Cinematography	3
GSTA 181	Introductory Statistics (Quantitative Reasoning)	3
Choice	Computer Science and Technology (Formal Sciences) Elective	3
Choice	English Language II Elective	3

Semester 3 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ANIM 216	Writing for Animation	3
ANIM 217	History of Animation	3
ANIM 218	Character Design Workshop	3
CINA 214	Introduction to Video Editing	3
CINA 212	Introduction to Sound Design	3
GSEM 100	Research Seminar	2

Semester 4 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ANIM 211	Storyboarding	3
ANIM 220	Landscape & Background	3
ANIM 210	2D Digital Animation I	3
GAME 230	Introduction to Game Design	3
Choice	Foreign Language I Elective	2
GISL 121	Islam and Civil Society	3

Semester 5 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ANIM 321	Stop Motion Workshop	3
ANIM 324	Introduction to 3D Modelling & Animation	3
ANIM 323	2D Digital Animation II	3
CINA 306	Film Theory and Criticism	3
Choice	Physical & Environmental Sciences Elective	3
Choice	Arabic Language Elective	3

Semester 6 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ANIM 325	Short Animation Production	3
ANIM 327	Character Development for 3D Animation and Games	3
GAME 330	Advanced Game Design	3
ANIM 350	Animation Capstone I	3
Choice	Foreign Language II Elective	2
GSEM 201	Interdisciplinary Seminar and Research	3

Summer Semester 3 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CINA 460	Co-op 1	3

Semester 7 9 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CINA 461	Co-op 2	9

Semester 8 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ANIM 451	Animation Capstone II	3
Choice	Technical Elective (1) Elective	3
Choice	Technical Elective (2) Elective	3
ANIM 420	Visual Effects	3
Choice	Social Structure and Global Awareness II 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 Cinematic Arts (Animation Concentration)

How many credit hours is Cinematic Arts (Animation Concentration) at Effat University?

Cinematic Arts (Animation Concentration) at Effat University requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 43 courses.

How many years is Cinematic Arts (Animation Concentration) at Effat University?

The study plan for Cinematic Arts (Animation Concentration) spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Cinematic Arts (Animation Concentration) award?

Cinematic Arts (Animation Concentration) at Effat University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 credit hours.