The animation minor immerses students in the creation of animated artwork and assets for short animated films, game art and promotion, documentary films, visualization, motion graphics, illustration, and interactive art. An intensive studio program, this curriculum seeks to immerse students in the knowledge, experience, and techniques of animation, informed by theory, experimentation, and critique. Extensive digital imaging and interactive media editing and production facilities afford students the opportunity to become proficient in the emerging practices necessary for remarkable work.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified. Students who wish to register for 2000-level courses and above need to plan ahead in order to complete prerequisite course(s) ahead of time.
A student pursuing this minor must complete a minimum of four courses exclusive to this minor beyond the courses required for the student’s declared major(s), minor(s), or PlusOne.
Requirements for Non–Art + Design Majors
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses | ||
ARTF 1122 | Color and Composition (with optional ARTF 1123) | 4 |
ARTF 2220 and ARTF 2221 | Movement and Time and Movement and Time Tools | 5 |
ARTD 2370 and ARTD 2371 | Animation Basics and Animation Tools | 5 |
ARTD 3470 | Animation 1 | 4 |
ARTD 3000 | Topics in Media Arts | 4 |
Requirements for Art + Design Majors
Note: This minor is not available to students in the BFA in media arts program or any media arts combined major.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses | ||
ARTD 2370 and ARTD 2371 | Animation Basics and Animation Tools | 5 |
ARTD 3470 | Animation 1 | 4 |
ARTD 3000 | Topics in Media Arts | 4 |
Code | Title | Hours |
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Electives | ||
Complete two of the following (if ARTD 3000 Topics in Media Arts, or any other topics course in the options listed below, is completed more than once, the additional completions may be allowed toward the electives): | ||
Narrative Basics | ||
Topics in Media Arts | ||
Virtual Environment Design | ||
Character Design for Animation | ||
Animation for Games | ||
Animation 2 | ||
Animation 3 | ||
Art and Design Special Topics | ||
Special Topics in Art and Design Studio | ||
Survey of the Still and Moving Image |
GPA Requirement
2.500 GPA required in the minor