About The Animation Concentration

The Animation Program offers the experience of animation through hands-on access to state of the art equipment and facilities in the Animation Center. The student is urged to explore no singular approach to this art form, instead remaining open to the possibilities of this powerful communications tool. Whether enrolled in traditional or computer concentrations, students first learn the art of timing, movement and storytelling by taking a series of classes that teach both the skill and origins of the animation process. Throughout the program, students continue to learn from each other as they explore individual directions.

Concentrations in Traditional Animation and Computer Animation

Film & Video Requirements: 12 credit hours

24-1101 Production 1, 24-2901 History of Cinema, 24-1700 Development and Preproduction

Animation Core Requirements (traditional and computer): 23 credit hours

26-1000 Animation 1, 26-3040 Animation 2, 26-3060 Animation 3, 26-3085 Animation Production Studio 1, 26-3090 Animation Production Studio 2, 26-2070 History of Animation

Traditional Animation Concentration: 25 additional credit hours required

26-2010 Animation Camera and Sound, 26-2025 Drawing for Animation 1, 26-2030 Stop Motion Animation 1, 26-2075 Digital Animation Techniques 1, Figure Drawing 1, Alternative Strategies in Animation, plus 7 credits of Departmental electives.

Computer Animation Concentration: 25 additional credit hours required

26-2015 Introduction to Computer Modeling, 26-2025 Drawing for Animation 1 or 26-2030 Stop Motion Animation 1, 26-3015 Computer Animation 1, 26-3055 Computer Animation 2, 26-3059 Computer Animation 3, plus 7 credits of Departmental electives.