Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

Junior Year
Fall Semester S.H.
ANIM 310 Advanced Storyboard . . . . . .3
or
ANIM 330
ANIM 331
Inter 3D Computer Anim . . . .3
Inter 2d Computer Anim . . .(3)
ART 333 Figure Drawing Wrkshp III . . .1
____ ___ University Core (LD) ..............3
____ ___ University Core (LD) ..............3
____ ___ University Core (LD) ..............3
___
16
Spring Semester S.H.
ANIM 340 Interactive Animation . . . . . .3
ART 301 Figure Drawing Wrkshp IV . . .1
____ ___ University Core (LD) ..............3
____ ___ University Core (UD) .............3
____ ___ Elective................................3
____ ___ Elective.............................1-3
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14-16
Senior Year
Fall Semester S.H.
ANIM 495 Senior Thesis I/Pre-prod. . . . .3
ART 400 Figure Drawing Wrkshp V . . .1
____ ___ University Core (LD) ..............3
____ ___ University Core (UD) .............3
____ ___ Elective................................3
____ ___ Elective.............................1-3
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14-16
Spring Semester S.H.
ANIM 490 Animation Internship . . . . . .3
ANIM 496 Senior Thesis/Production . . . .3
ART 401 Figure Drawing Wrkshp VI . . .1
____ ___ Elective................................3
____ ___ Elective................................3
____ ___ Elective.............................1-3
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14-16
The proper sequence of these courses should be
discussed with the student’s advisor.
ANIMATION / 447
Suggested Additional Electives—Animation
Program
Acting: Especially helpful for those interested in character
animation, where the animator is the actor or actress.
Cinematography and Lighting: Useful for 3D computer
animation/stop motion.
Computer Programming: Useful for interactive media and
new technology.
Dance: Also useful for those interested in character
animation. These classes will foster an additional
understanding of movement, meter, and rhythm.
Design: 2D, 3D, and multimedia.
Directing
Drawing: Any drawing courses in addition to those
required are recommended, especially for those interested
in character animation. When appropriate (and pending
approval of specific instructors), students are encouraged
to attend additional sections of the life drawing labs.
Other drawing courses may be taken at the Union school,
ASIFA, and any number of other art academies in the Los
Angeles area.
Editing: Recommended especially for those without any
previous film background.
Music: As a source and as a partner.
Mythology, Literature: For understanding storytelling.
Painting: Also highly recommended for those persons who
are interested in environmental animation, storyboarding,
and background painting.
Perspective and Color Theory
Screenwriting: Useful for understanding the format of
visual storytelling.
Sound Design: Useful for engineering, mixing, and using
sound creatively.
ANIM 100
History of Animation
3 Semester Hours
Survey of historical developments, styles, techniques,
theory, and criticism of animation as an art form. History
and use of creative arts used in animation to form
effective communication in film and video.