Animation Minor

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Unlock Your Animation Potential: Gain Skills for Careers & Graduate Study

Our Animation Minor offers a dynamic blend of courses that equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the field of animation. You’ll start by developing your artistic abilities. As you advance, you'll immerse yourself in digital tools and foundational animation techniques that will enhance your creative process.

The curriculum is designed to take you from basic concepts to more complex techniques, allowing you to refine your skills at various levels of proficiency. By exploring both traditional methods and the latest advancements in three-dimensional design, you’ll gain a well-rounded education that prepares you for the ever-evolving landscape of animation.

Program Highlights

  • Required courses - 21 credits
  • State-of-the-art computer studios
  • Career readiness upon graduation

Course Requirements

Program Description

For non-art majors interested in a career in Animation or preparation for graduate study in Animation, the Animation Minor offers broad-based training in this field of art. The Animation Minor exposes students to a wide range of contemporary and conventional techniques. These include documentary animation, character animation, stop motion, digitally generated animation, and other emerging technologies. The minor culminates in a project consisting of an animated film as well as a portfolio presenting the students' professional and creative work in the field.

Required Courses - 21 credits

What Can You Do with an Animation Minor?

With an Animation Minor, you can pursue a variety of roles in the creative industry, including:

  • Animator
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Character Designer
  • 3-D Modeler
  • Illustrator
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Dower Center Studios

Welcome to the vibrant studio spaces of the Westfield State University Art Department, where creativity knows no bounds. Our studios feature iMacs and cutting-edge equipment like 3D printers and flat-bed scanners, creating an ideal environment for exploring animation. Whether you're diving into digital design or refining your animation skills, our state-of-the-art facilities provide the perfect space to bring your creations to life. 

Dower Center Studios

Student Animation Projects

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Animation Minor