3D @ UIW

So you’re done with High School and you’re trying to make your important selection of colleges. It is indeed an important decision to make and one that can set the tone for your early career. The options are continually broadening and the offerings by universities, colleges, and art institutes are increasingly diverse.

So with all the possibilities, why choose 3D@UIW? Well, to be frank, we might not be the program for everyone. We are an aggressive program with demanding classes that aim to push our students into new areas and make their outlook broad and their skills sharp. We work very hard; but we have lots of fun while we’re doing it. We empower our students to do more, and expect empowered work.

Our professors and instructors are well trained, well qualified, and active in the industry. They are out and about within the industry continually taking the pulse of the dynamic market and investigating new options for our graduates. The work of our professors can be seen in movies and games around the world.

Have any questions? Would you like to see the campus or the facilities? Please contact us and let us know; we’d be glad to provide any info about what we do and why we do it.

What to do next?

So you’ve seen the site, reviewed the curriculum and checked out the work that 3D@UIW students do. You’re convinced that this is the place for you. What next?

1. Apply for university admissions with the Office of Admissions.
2. Upon acceptance, immediately talk with Financial Aid to find out what aid you are eligible for.
3. You will receive a letter from the School of Media & Design welcoming you to the school and providing you with contact information.
4. Download and take a look at the 4 Year Plan curriculum.
5. Contact your faculty advisor (provided in the above letter) within 3D@UIW to set up the classes you should take.
6. Meet with your 3D@UIW Advisor.

Started somewhere else? No problem. Whether you’ve finished an Associates degree through a local community college, or are coming from another school a long way away, 3D@UIW is a great place to continue your 3D training. Some of our strongest graduates have been transfer students.

Because the program here at UIW is a BFA (not a BA), it usually takes transfer students two to three years to complete their degree. As with any transfer process there are details to be ironed out; different programs always have slightly different focuses – but we can find a good way to transition you from the training you’ve had to the training you will receive here. Let’s meet with your reel and transcript and figure out how you fit.

Our professors and instructors are well trained, well qualified, and active in the industry. They are out and about within the industry continually taking the pulse of the dynamic market and investigating new options for our graduates. The work of our professors and alumni can be seen in movies and games around the world.

Have any questions? Would you like to see the campus or the facilities? Please contact us and let us know; we’d be glad to provide any info about what we do and why we do it.

What to do next?

So you’ve seen the site, reviewed the curriculum and checked out the work that 3D@UIW students do. You’re convinced that this is the place for you. What next?

1. Apply for university admissions with the Office of Admissions.
2. Upon acceptance, immediately talk with Financial Aid to find out what aid you are eligible for.
3. You will receive a letter from the School of Media & Design welcoming you to the school and providing you with contact information.
4. Take a look at the Transfer Curriculum section to see if there is an existing transfer path for your current institution.(Don’t worry if there isn’t…we’ll work it out.)
5. Contact your faculty advisor (provided in the above letter) within 3D@UIW to set up the classes you should take.
6. Meet with your 3D@UIW Advisor and bring your past 3D work, sketchbooks, and transcripts to make a plan.

Degree:

The 3D Animation & Game Design Department at the University of the Incarnate Word offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA).  The BFA is considered a “professional prepratory” degree, meaning that when you graduate with a BFA, you’re ready to enter to enter the workplace. Because of this heightened focus, this often means that students need two or three years to complete the degree.

Your particular curriculum for your time at UIW will depend on what classes and skills you acquired at your previous institution. For certain colleges and universities (listed below) – we have worked out specific transfer plans. If your present school is not listed here, please set up an appointment via the Contact page to work out the details for you.

Curriculum:

Northwest Vista (San Antonio, TX)