Minor Animation and Digital Arts

The minor in animation offers students an introduction to the theory and practice of animation, including its relationship to the history of art and cinema, creative writing and basic film production. It provides students with an opportunity to create both personal and collaborative work in a wide range of genres, from traditional character to contemporary experimental and computer animation. This includes painting, cel, stop motion, collage, mixed media, 2- and 3-D computer animation software and interactive digital media. Successful completion of a final project is required.

Most students will enter the minor in animation program in their sophomore year at USC.

A student enrolled on the undergraduate level at USC may apply to minor in animation if he or she is maintaining normal degree progress.

Animation minor applications are reviewed by a panel of faculty members, with admissions made for the fall semester only. A maximum of 12 students will be admitted per year.

Application Procedures

To be considered for admission to the minor in animation, the applicant is required to submit the following materials:
(1) Cinematic Arts departmental application,
(2) academic records including current USC transcripts,
(3) personal statement,
(4) two letters of recommendation, and
(5) portfolio (prints, slides, film and/or video).

Applications and admission information can be obtained from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, Animation and Digital Arts Program
Office, 900 W. 34th Street, SCB 210
(213) 740-3986 or online at http://cinema.usc.edu.

Grade Point Average Requirement

A minimum grade of C (2.0) in each course is required. A grade of C- (1.7) or lower does not fulfill a minor requirement.

Course Requirements

The following courses are to be taken in a prescribed sequential order. Twenty-four units are required.