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Required courses for Minor in Animation:
15 Credits CTVU 258 Audio Production 3 credits
ANIM 103 Introduction to Public Policy and Administration 3 credits
ANIM 343 The Legislative Process 3 credits
ANIM 310 The American Presidency 3 credits
ANIM112
or ANIM 303 Fundamentals of 2D Computer Based Animation
3-Dimensional Animation in Maya 3 credits

A minor is a prescribed group of related courses (15 credits) taken outside of one’s academic major. Minors present optional study opportunities to students who wish to supplement their major field of study with coursework in another academic area. Students choosing to complete a minor will be required to complete 15 credits of specified courses in the subject area in which the minor is selected. The minor must be listed on the student’s Program Worksheet form, with the required courses documented. A listing of the required courses for each minor is available below each undergraduate program.

Course Descriptions
CRN Course title Emphasis Credits
ANIM 112 Fundamentals of 2D Computer Based Animation Animation 3

ANIM 202 Art Studio 1: Life Drawing Animation 3

ANIM 212 Art Studio 2: Drawing for Animation Animation 3

ANIM 300 History of Animation Animation 3

ANIM 303 3D Animation in Maya Animation 3

ANIM 310 The Business of Animation Animation 3

ANIM 313 Character Design, Rigging, and Animation Animation 3

ANIM 403 Advanced 3D Animation Techniques Animation 3

ANIM 413 Graphics for Television Animation 3

ANIM 416 Culminating Project Animation 3

ANIM 423 Special Effects for Film and Television Animation 3

ANIM 480 Production Practicum Animation 1 to 3

ANIM 490 Independent Study Animation 3

COMU 100 The Christian Role in the Arts Today Animation 3

COMU 200 Survey of Communication and Popular Culture Animation 3

ANIM 343 History of Animation Animation 3

ANIM 450/ Special Effects for Film and Television Animation 3

With Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in Animation program, you will learn the art of animation using the most technologically advanced communication facilities on the East Coast. Using cutting-edge computer and design studios and the most advanced animation software, you’ll study character and graphic design, gestures, perspective and composition under industry experts.

The B.A. in Animation major provides students with an education in art, design, and technology to develop the basic skills needed to perform the standard phases of animation: conceptualization, modeling and construction, texturing, animation, digital cinematography, and post production. The program combines traditional and digital skills.