Animation minors will learn the basics of 3D software, storytelling, digital illustration and animation. Minors in animation will also be exposed to the history of animation as well as contemporary practices. Both art majors and design majors frequently minor in animation illustration.
What will I learn?
You will develop critical thinking skills, learn to analyze, and become focused on technical production.
ANI 3303
3D Modeling
The objective of this course is to expand the knowledge of hard- and soft-bodied surfaces. Students will learn good edgeflow and topology for animation and will improve the rendering skills needed to showcase their models. Students will learn best practices for 3D modeling as used in animation, films and print.
ANI 1105
Animation I
This course is designed to introduce the techniques, strategies and conceptual approaches to animation that utilize the direct animation techniques. Weekly workshops with different techniques will guide students towards a deeper understanding of the various methods of animation and their processes. A $100 course fee required.
ANI 1005
Animation Principles and Trends
This course is designed to introduce students to the world of animation through lecture and laboratory sessions. Lectures will survey the history of animation and introduce the conceptual framework, as well as the implications of techniques. The laboratory sessions will provide hands-on training on specific software and discuss new developments and future trends in the industry. A $100 course fee required.
ART 1011
Drawing I
A foundational-level drawing class focusing on landscape, still life and the figure, using traditional materials and techniques. Emphasis is placed on visual sensitivity and basic technique, with specific studies in anatomy. A $100 course fee required.
ANI 3106
Motion Design
A course designed to explore the principles and processes of motion design through the use of digital compositing tools. Special attention is given to the design processes used to create and manipulate visual and typographic sequences. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between the production methods and software supporting traditional and digital animation pipelines. A $100 course fee required.
MEP 1016
Story Structure
An examination of communication in the electronic media through the analysis and development of script structure and narrative story elements. Subjects include storyboarding, acts, scenes, premises, plots, characters, action, motifs, etc. Students write critical analyses of professional scripts and productions and author their own treatments.
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