B.S. in Computer Science and Animation
DePaul’s B.S. in Computer Science + Animation degree program blends the technical with the creative, providing you with a rare combination of programming and artistic skills that lead to success in the animation and game development industries.
Here, you'll benefit from both a nationally-ranked Animation program and an industry-renowned Computer Science program that offers two concentrations: Animation Technical Director and Game Art Technical Director.
The Animation Technical Director (referred to as a “TD” in the industry) concentration will teach you to serve as a bridge between animators/artists and programmers in the motion picture and television industries.
The Game Art Technical Director (referred to as a “technical artists") concentration will prepare you to be a liaison between artists, designers and programmers in the game industry.
As you pursue your computer animation degree, you’ll be able to apply graphics and rendering techniques to support game or animation production. Students will be able to create tools in softwares like Maya and analyze and troubleshoot the artwork-to-render/engine pipeline on a 3D animation or game development project. You'll also learn how to utilize these skills to manage and develop the production timeline, develop features and add-ons to software, create custom tools, and work with programmers on larger software projects.
The Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) is located on the Loop Campus, in the heart of Chicago’s technology and business districts. Our computer animation degree students gain a myriad of opportunities to work professionally with leading animation and game development companies. Many CDM faculty members are working professionals, allowing you to learn firsthand from industry experts.
For international students: this program is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Common Career Areas
3-D modeling
Game design
Motion capturing
Technical artist
Technical director
Visual effects
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
Required Documentation (if still in high school): Secondary School Certificate (SSC)/School Leaving Certificate (SLC) or All India Secondary School Certificate or Pass Certificate Result of Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (Grade 10 examinations)
Required Certification (if completed high school): Higher School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or Intermediate Certificate Examination or All India and Delhi Senior School Certificate or Pass Certificate Result of Indian School Certificate Examination & Grade 10 examinations
TOEFL = 80 on the IBT TOEFL with no subsection lower than 17
IELTS Academic = 6.5 on the IELTS Academic
Duolingo English Test (DET) = 115 on the DET
PTE Academic = minimum English academic score of 53
Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test = 59 on the PdT overall with no subsection lower than 17
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
180780 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 75 USD
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