UVU now offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Animation and Game Development. This degree affords students the opportunity to gain skills that are central to contemporary industry best practices, with a focus on aesthetics, scripting, and modeling. Animation and Game Development is a limited-enrollment program.
Animation & Game Development
Animation & Game Development, BS
Prepares students for Digital Animation and Game Development related work. Allows students to gain skills that are central to contemporary industry best practices, with a focus on aesthetics, scripting, and modeling.
Program Information
3D Animation and Games Portfolio Requirements
2D Animation Portfolio Requirements
BS Degree Advising Sheet
BS Degree Flow Chart
BS Degree Program Learning Outcomes
BS Degree Catalog Information
“Also a plus: they try hard to ensure that a graduating student has a good chance of getting a job after graduating. They help find internships, do tours of potential employers, etc.”
— Matt Jones
Students wishing to become part of the Animation and Game Development Program will need to submit a portfolio of work after completing first year core classes.
The following are examples of sketchbook pages and a finished animation from DGM 1620, representing students that successfully applied for the program here at UVU. These define the standard expected by those who complete DGM 1620, and are selected to be a part of the sophomore cohort.
An example of the animation assignment The Weight Lifter where students apply the principles they have learned in short animated scenes that tell mini-stories.
Have you been admitted to UVU? If no, please visit the UVU Admissions website.
To learn more schedule an appointment with one of our faculty, or one of the Digital Media department's advisors.
You can call 801-863-8648 and the admin can schedule a time for you to meet or talk with an advisor over the phone. The academic advisor office is located in CS 635.
