3-D Animation Minor

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The 3D animation minor is a cross-disciplinary program merging theoretical concepts and state of the art techniques to prepare students to apply 3D animation across a wide range of industry applications. The courses integrate three major disciplines — cinematic arts, fine arts and information technology.

Requirements for completion (five core courses plus minimum 9 units of electives)

Minimum units: 22

Core Courses (13 Units)

CTAN 330 Animation Fundamentals Units: 2
CTAN 451 History of Animation Units: 2
FADW 101 Introduction to Drawing: Studio Projects, Methods, Materials Units: 4
ITP 215Lx 3-D Modeling, Animation, and Special Effects Units: 2
ITP 414x Seminar and 3D Portfolio Development Units: 3

Elective Courses (9 Units)

ITP 305x Advanced 3D Modeling, Animation, and Special Effects Units: 3
ITP 315x 3D Character Animation Units: 3
ITP 360x 3D Compositing and Visual Effects Units: 3
ITP 470x Information Technology Practicum Units: 1, 2, 3, 4 (3-4)
CTAN 452 Introduction to 3-D Computer Animation Units: 2