The Animation, Film, Photography and Motion Design (AFP&MD) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the art and craft of animation, film, and photography, covering all aspects of the production process in each field.
Students have access to industry-standard facilities, tools, and software such as a production suite for editing and sound design, stop motion studio, photo and film studio, and a Mac lab. Students have the opportunity to learn from experienced filmmakers and industry professionals.
Each discipline includes opportunities for collaboration and cross-disciplinary projects with various departments on campus, as well as professional projects off-campus.
The BFA provides the resources and support students need to achieve their goals and embark on a successful career in the animation, film, and photo industries.
- Filmmaker
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Editor
- Cinematographer
- Producer
- Sound Designer
- Animator
- Character Designer
- Concept Artist
- Storyboard Artist
- Background Artist
- Photographer (Portrait, Travel, Event, Wedding, Sports, Nature, Fine Art, Fashion)
- Photojournalist
- Cartoonist
- Illustrator
- Graphic Artist
- Title Designer
- Toy Designer
- Art Teacher
- Art Director
- Oversee every aspect of a film and animation production, from pre-production to post-production
- Bring characters to life for films, TV, and video games
- Create various photographs from digital to analog film techniques
- Study diverse styles, techniques, and tools used by industry professionals
- Work with a variety of materials and media to interpret and create new works of art
- Entertainment and Creative Industries (Film, Animation, Photography)
- Television and Streaming Industries
- Video Game Industry
- Toy Industry
- Advertising agencies
- Marketing departments in various industries
- Publishing houses
- Media and production companies
- Photography agencies
- Art schools and Art education
- Public Relations departments
Skills Needed by AFP&MD majors:
- Basic reading, writing, and editing skills
- Creative and Imaginative
- Effective oral, written, and technological skills
- Self-Motivating
- Work Independently and Collaboratively
- Creative Vision
- Communication
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal skills
Reach out to CMU Career Services for resources and guidance on reaching your career goals. Career Services takes an active role in providing career exploration, workshops, events and on-campus employer visits to encourage students to investigate and gain information while creating their career path.
You can also use these sites to research information about specific occupations such as nature of the work, training or qualifications, employment or job outlook, projections, earnings and wages.
Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
The Bureau of Labor Statistics
O*NET-Online: http://www.onetonline.org
The U.S. Department of Labor- In the occupational search box type in key words, job titles, or occupational codes to research various careers.
My Future.com: https://myfuture.com/
The Department of Defense
- This site compiles information from departments of Commerce, Education and Labor.