Animation Minor

The Animation minor introduces students to single-frame timing and motion principles using a variety of techniques. The program also includes instruction in the basics of film and video technology. The minor then concentrates on the development of the technical and aesthetic skills required to successfully complete a short, personal animated film and to work on collaborative projects.

• Students must meet eligibility requirements, which may include a satisfactory grade point average, prerequisites, and departmental portfolio review.
• Intent to complete a minor is declared by filing the completed Minor Declaration Form with the Office of the Registrar. The forms are available on registrar.uarts.edu or in person at the Office of the Registrar.
• Courses applied to the minor may only be applied towards free electives.
• Generally, no substitutions to the minor requirements are allowed. The minor advisor may permit substitutions in exceptional situations.
• The requirements of the minor must be completed prior to graduation.
• Completing a concentration may require a student to take more than the minimum number of credits necessary to achieve the undergraduate degree in order to  also finish the concentration.