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Animate from Clay to Pixel! 

The Animation Minor is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and processes of animation. Students will explore a wide range of media and processes of animation; learn the animation workflow from storyboarding to animating and editing; and develop technical proficiency, critical thinking skills, and sensibility as multimedia composers, moving image artists, and storytellers.

Eligibility

A minimum 2.75 GPA is required for admittance to the minor.

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Animation Curriculum and Courses

Through a wide selection of elective classes in Studio Art, Game Design, Music, Film Studies, and Creative Writing, students will broaden their knowledge and career possibilities. At least 18 semester credit hours of coursework are required for the minor. Below is a sample of courses for the minor:

  • ART 121 Observational Drawing
  • ART 350 Experimental Animation Studio
  • ART 351 2D Digital Animation
  • MUS 206 Cinematic Listening: Film Music
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Animation Career Options

Whether they’re bring characters to life, craft immersive digital worlds, or design visual experiences that engage and inspire, our Animation minor students are well-prepared to pursue a range of careers, from special effects and game-design roles to graphic and motion-design positions. With foundational skills in storytelling, movement, and technical execution, you’ll be equipped to move fluidly between traditional and emerging media and adapt to the evolving needs of creative industries.

Additional Opportunities for Animation Minors

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Professional Practice

“Unfolding Stories” biennial, initiated in fall 2025, is an interdisciplinary collaborative/collective research and professional practice opportunity.

Miami University students tour a creative lab filled with tools, materials, and 3D printing equipment related to animation design.

Funding Opportunities

Students participating in the “Unfolding Stories” have the opportunity to apply for the MU Undergraduate Research Grant and other competitive research grants in the field of visual art and animation under individualized research mentorship.

Miami University animation students work on digital projects using stylus monitors and 3D software in a high-tech lab.

Advanced Research

Undergraduate students engage in in-depth research about the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum collection and produce short animations to be included in exhibition and projection mapping events as part of significant international venues such as FotoFocus and Blink Festival.

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Professional Outreach Activities

Students become familiar with the diverse range of professional practices in animation and contemporary visual art through field trips to international art centers (e.g., a Field Trip to NYC), participation in international animation festivals, and guest animators/artists talks and studio visits.

Pair Your Animation Minor With the Perfect Major or Co-Major

Explore a wide range of majors and co-majors that complement your minor. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or broaden your academic experience, these programs are designed to help you build a well-rounded and impactful degree.

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Undergraduate Admission

513-529-2531
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Department of Art

Joomi Chung
Professor of Art
Art Building 206
400 S. Patterson Ave.
Oxford, OH 45056
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