Animation Program

Areas of Study

Students will gain a holistic understanding of the animation production process, preparing them for careers in animation studios, film production companies, game development, advertising agencies, and various other creative industries.

Animation Production

Our animation production courses teach students the fundamental skills and techniques required to create compelling animated content, covering areas such as character design and storytelling.

Computer Animation

Our computer animation students learn the fundamental skills and techniques to create compelling and visually stunning animations using advanced software and creative storytelling.

Video Game Animation

Our video game animation classes teach students the fundamental principles and advanced techniques of creating dynamic and lifelike animations for video games, covering topics such as character design, motion capture, and 3D modeling.

Degree Programs

Our animation degree programs provide comprehensive education and hands-on training in various animation techniques, including 2D, 3D, and visual effects, equipping students with the skills needed for careers in film, television, gaming, and multimedia industries. These programs often cover diverse aspects such as character design, storytelling, and digital software proficiency, preparing graduates for creative roles in the dynamic field of animation.

Animation Production (Total 30.5)

Complete the following number of credits: 30.5
Required Courses: (Total 3)
Complete the following number of credits: 3
MEA100 – Mass Media and Society 3
OR 0
MEA101 – Television and Film Media Aesthetics 3
OR 0
MEA102 – History of Animation 1
MEA106 – Introduction to Animation 3
MEA109 – Story Development and Storyboarding 3
MEA118 – Introduction – 2D Digital Animation 3
MEA265 – Animation Production 3
ART124A – Drawing I 3
OR 0
ART124B – Drawing II 3
ART224A – Drawing III – Life Drawing 3
CAWT074 – Introduction to Photoshop 1.5
Plus a minimum of six units from the following: (Total 3)
Complete the following number of credits: 3
MEA232 – Character and Prop Design for Animation 3
MEA233 – Advanced 2D Digital Animation 3
MEA261 – Advanced Animation 3
Plus a minimum of two units from the following: (Total 2)
Complete the following number of credits: 2
MEA295 – Professional Practices/Portfolio 2
OR 0
CWE186MEA – Cooperative Work Experience Education Media Entertainment Arts (Unpaid) 1-4
OR 0
CWE188MEA – Cooperative Work Experience Education Media Entertainment Arts (Paid)

Animation Production (Total 15)

Complete all of the following
Required Courses: (Total 9)
Complete the following number of credits: 9
MEA106 – Introduction to Animation 3
MEA109 – Story Development and Storyboarding 3
MEA118 – Introduction – 2D Digital Animation 3
Plus a minimum of six units from the following: (Total 6)
Complete the following number of credits: 6
MEA232 – Character and Prop Design for Animation 3
MEA233 – Advanced 2D Digital Animation 3
MEA261 – Advanced Animation 3
Recommended electives: (Total 0)
Complete the following number of credits: 0
MEA114 – Digital Sound Editing 3
MEA116 – Film/Video Editing 3
GMD173 – Motion Design 3

Computer Animation (Total 18)

Complete all of the following
Required Courses” (Total 12)
Complete the following number of credits: 12
MEA118 – Introduction – 2D Digital Animation 3
MEA131 – 3D Modeling and Surfacing 3
MEA135 – Computer Animation and Special Effects 3
GMD173 – Motion Design 3
Plus a minimum of six units from the following: (Total 6)
Complete the following number of credits: 6
MEA231 – Digital Sculpture 3
MEA234 – Character Animation 3
MEA235 – Visual Effects 3
Recommended Electives (Total 0)
Complete the following number of credits: 0
MEA114 – Digital Sound Editing 3
MEA116 – Film/Video Editing 3
MEA265 – Animation Production 3

Computer Animation (Total 30.5)

Complete the following number of credits: 30.5
Required Courses: (Total 13.5)
Complete the following number of credits: 13.5
CAWT074 – Introduction to Photoshop 1.5
GMD173 – Motion Design 3
MEA131 – 3D Modeling and Surfacing 3
MEA135 – Computer Animation and Special Effects 3
MEA265 – Animation Production 3
Plus a minimum of three units from the following (Total 3)
Complete the following number of credits: 3
MEA100 – Mass Media and Society 3
MEA102 – History of Animation 1
Plus a minimum of six units from the following: (Total 6)
Complete the following number of credits: 6
MEA106 – Introduction to Animation 3
MEA109 – Story Development and Storyboarding 3
MEA114 – Digital Sound Editing 3
MEA116 – Film/Video Editing 3
MEA118 – Introduction – 2D Digital Animation 3
Plus a minimum of six units from the following: (Total 6)
Complete the following number of credits: 6
MEA218 – Real-time Video Game Animation 3
MEA231 – Digital Sculpture 3
MEA234 – Character Animation 3
MEA235 – Visual Effects 3
Plus a minimum of two units from the following: (Total 2)
Complete the following number of credits: 2
MEA295 – Professional Practices/Portfolio 2
CWE186MEA – Cooperative Work Experience Education Media Entertainment Arts (Unpaid) 1-4
CWE188MEA – Cooperative Work Experience Education Media Entertainment Arts (Paid) 1-4
Recommended electives: (Total 0)
Complete the following number of credits: 0
ART124A – Drawing I 3
DANCE111 – Fundamentals of Dance Movement 1
MEA108 – Scriptwriting Fundamentals 3
PHOTO150 – Cameras and Composition 3
THEATR241 – Movement for the Performer 2

Video Game Animation (Total 24.5)

Complete the following number of credits: 24.5
MEA106 – Introduction to Animation 3
MEA109 – Story Development and Storyboarding 3
MEA131 – 3D Modeling and Surfacing 3
MEA218 – Real-time Video Game Animation 3
MEA231 – Digital Sculpture 3
MEA232 – Character and Prop Design for Animation 3
MEA234 – Character Animation 3
MEA295 – Professional Practices/Portfolio 2
CAWT074 – Introduction to Photoshop 1.5
Recommended electives: (Total 8-14)
Complete all of the following
CMPSCI235 – ‘C’ Programming 3
CMPSCI236 – C++ Object Oriented Programming 3
CWE186MEA – Cooperative Work Experience Education Media Entertainment Arts (Unpaid) 1-4
CWE188MEA – Cooperative Work Experience Education Media Entertainment Arts (Paid) 1-4