2D and Traditional Animation Minor
Introduction
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The 2D and Traditional Animation Minor teaches fundamentals through advanced 2D and traditional animation principles. This minor is devoted to learning and understanding 2D and traditional animation techniques and tools, including timing, spacing, and character movement. The minor will also cover the history and evolution of animation and the tools and techniques used in advanced animation, including character acting, lipsyncing, and special effects. The minor will also cover animation for different mediums, including television, film, and video games.
Program Delivery
- This is an on-campus program.
Declaring This Minor
- To declare this minor, please see College of Arts & Media Advising and Student Services in Arts Building, 177. Consult the College of Arts & Media at CAM@ucdenver.edu for more information.
General Requirements
Students must satisfy all requirements as outlined below and by the department offering the minor.
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Program Requirements
- All courses for this minor must be taken at CU Denver unless approved otherwise by the digital design faculty advisor.
- A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required for each course applied toward a College of Arts & Media major, minor or certificate requirement. A grade of C- (1.7) or lower will not fulfill a major, minor or certificate requirement. A grade of S is acceptable only for courses in which the grading basis is S/U. No more than 6 semester hours of P+/P/F is allowed in any given semester. No more than 12 semester hours may be elected as P+/P/F toward the degree.
- Students may use up to six semester hours to fulfill both major and minor requirements; the remaining semester hours for the minor must be taken in addition to major requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses | ||
| FINE 2405 | Introduction to Digital Design | 3 |
| or FINE 2406 | Introduction to Digital Art & Imaging | |
| FINE 3414 | Motion Design I | 3 |
| FINE 1820 | Animation Foundations | 3 |
| or FINE 3434 | 3D Motion Design | |
| FINE 3455 | Intro to 2D and Traditional Animation | 3 |
| FINE 3456 | Advanced 2D and Traditional Animation | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |