The Department of Kinetic Imaging prepares students to use video, animation and sound for the purpose of art-making, self-expression and experimentation. The program is designed for students who want to study video art, sound design and experimental two- and three-dimensional animation. Emphasis is placed on artistic uses of the media.

Student learning outcomes

Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following:

  • Students will demonstrate the ability to create media art that is conceptually grounded and evidences individual reflection and critical inquiry.

  • Students will be able to make appropriate choices of media and presentation to support the conceptual intent of their work.

  • Students will demonstrate the ability to construct meaning, synthesize ideas, ask pertinent questions and identify resources. Students will be able to successfully bring critical analysis and review to collaborative critique sessions and also to written responses.
  • Students will demonstrate an advanced level of skills in their use of technology and tools for the production of video, animation, sound and emerging media. This includes a wide range of technology in regards to both equipment and software.

 

Degree requirements for Kinetic Imaging, Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

Course Title Hours
General education
Select 30 credits of general education courses in consultation with an adviser.30
Major requirements
• Major core requirements
KINE 233Media Arts Survey3
KINE 243Video Practices4
KINE 245Animation Practices4
KINE 247Sound Art4
KINE 3483D Computer Art4
KINE 354Creative Code and Electronics 4
KINE 357Critical Issues in the Media3
KINE 375Concept and Development Studio4
KINE 474
KINE 475
Research and Production I
and Research and Production II
8
• Major electives
Emphasis area electives (300 level or above) 122
Ancillary requirements
Art Foundation Program
ARTF 131Drawing Studio3
ARTF 132Surface Research3
ARTF 133Space Research3
ARTF 134Time Studio3
ARTF 139Project Studio2
or ARTF 138 Project Seminar
ARTH 103
ARTH 104
Survey of Art I
and Survey of Art II
6
Open electives
Select any course.10
Total Hours120
1

Select courses in KINE or any School of the Arts area (except art education) or approved ENGL (creative writing) or WRLD (world cinema) that are applicable to an individual’s major course of study through adviser consultation. See electives list below.

The minimum number of credit hours required for this degree is 120.

Electives

Emphasis area electives must be 300- to 400-level and include courses in the table below.

Course Title Hours
KINE 319Screen Dance3
KINE 343Video Concepts4
KINE 345Animation Concepts4
KINE 346Survey of Sound Design3
KINE 347Sound Design4
KINE 392Research/Individual Study1-4
KINE 443Topics in Video Art4
KINE 445Topics in Animation4
KINE 447Topics in Sound4
KINE 4483D Computer Animation4
KINE 454Live Coding4
KINE 455Motion Graphics4
KINE 457Socially Engaged Media4
KINE 458Virtual Interactive Worlds4
KINE 460Wearable Technologies4
KINE 492Internship1-3
KINE 491Studio Topics1-4
ARTH, ARTS, CINE, COAR, CRAF, CREA, DANC, GDES, FASH, IDES, MHIS, MUSC, PAPR, PHTO, SCPT, THEA
Select a maximum of six credits from the following:6
Writing for Stage and/or Screen
Writing Poetry
Writing Fiction
Writing Creative Nonfiction
Advanced Poetry Writing
Advanced Fiction Writing
Advanced Creative Nonfiction Writing
Topics in Writing
Global Film Studies
International Media Coverage: The Middle East
World Cinema Cultures
Film and the City

What follows is a sample plan that meets the prescribed requirements within a four-year course of study at VCU. Please contact your adviser before beginning course work toward a degree.

Freshman year
Fall semesterHours
ARTF 131 Drawing Studio 3
ARTF 133 Space Research 3
ARTF 139
Project Studio
or Project Seminar
1
ARTH 103 Survey of Art I 3
UNIV 111 Play VideoPlay course video for Focused Inquiry I Focused Inquiry I (satisfies general education UNIV foundations) 3
General education course 3
 Term Hours: 16
Spring semester
ARTF 132 Surface Research 3
ARTF 134 Time Studio 3
ARTF 139
Project Studio
or Project Seminar
1
ARTH 104 Survey of Art II 3
UNIV 112 Play VideoPlay course video for Focused Inquiry II Focused Inquiry II (satisfies general education UNIV foundations) 3
General education course 3
 Term Hours: 16
Sophomore year
Fall semester
KINE 233 Media Arts Survey 3
Select two of the following: 8
KINE 243 Video Practices -
KINE 245 Animation Practices -
KINE 247 Sound Art -
KINE 348 3D Computer Art -
KINE 354 Creative Code and Electronics -
UNIV 200 Advanced Focused Inquiry: Literacies, Research and Communication (satisfies general education UNIV foundations) 3
 Term Hours: 14
Spring semester
Select the remaining three of the following: 12
KINE 243 Video Practices -
KINE 245 Animation Practices -
KINE 247 Sound Art -
KINE 348 3D Computer Art -
KINE 354 Creative Code and Electronics -
General education course 3
 Term Hours: 15
Junior year
Fall semester
KINE 357 Critical Issues in the Media 3
Emphasis area electives 4
Emphasis area electives 4
General education course 3
Open elective 1
 Term Hours: 15
Spring semester
KINE 375 Concept and Development Studio 4
Emphasis area electives 4
Emphasis area electives 1
General education course 3
Open elective 3
 Term Hours: 15
Senior year
Fall semester
KINE 474 Research and Production I 4
Emphasis area electives 4
Emphasis area electives 1
General education course 3
Open elective 3
 Term Hours: 15
Spring semester
KINE 475 Research and Production II 4
Emphasis area electives 4
General education course 3
Open elective 3
 Term Hours: 14
 Total Hours: 120

The minimum number of credit hours required for this degree is 120.