Program Structure
This is a four-year Bachelor of Media Arts degree, majoring in 2D+ Experimental Animation. Your conceptual and hands-on learning will be enhanced through classes, seminars, self- directed projects, exhibitions and professional development.
Students may earn credits through our Work Experience Program in years three and four.
First Year
All undergraduate programs begin with a Foundation Year, where you will explore art, design and media while developing essential creative, critical thinking and writing skills. Through hands-on projects, reading, dialogue and reflection, you’ll develop your voice, form connections and gain the confidence to choose your path forward.
Second Year
In your second year, you’ll take courses in drawing for animation, 2D animation,
storyboarding, film + media and more.
Sample required courses:
2DAN 205 Intro Drawing for Animation MHIS 205 Film + Media Culture ANIM 215 StoryboardingSample electives:
ANIM 206 Sound for Animation ANIM 221 Animation: Acting Essentials ANIM 223 Character DesignThird Year
Dive deeper with advanced courses in animation history, character development, storytelling and more. Customize your learning with a wide range of electives, spanning experimental animation, layout, filmmaking, photography, sound art, writing and more.
Sample required courses:
ANIM 300 Story + Structure for Animation 2DAN 303 Character Animation 2DAN 310 Creative Development Animation ProductionSample electives:
ANIM 313 Character Animation SOUN 320 Post-Production Sound for Film + Animation WRTG 313 Script WritingFourth Year
In your final year, you’ll refine your practice through advanced studio and critical studies courses and a broad range of art + design electives. This year focuses on portfolio development, professional practice, and preparing for career opportunities.
Sample required courses:
2DAN 400 Senior Animation Production I 2DAN 410 Animation Production IISample electives:
MHIS 419 Special Topics in Film + Media TheoryMinors
Students may declare a minor after completing their second year. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. To declare, download, complete, and submit the Declaration of Minor Form.
Available Minors
Elective Explorations
Students can choose electives that expand their skills and perspectives while supporting interdisciplinary learning.
Studio electives include animation, photography, illustration, ceramics, design, writing and more. Critical Studies electives cover art and design history, media, humanities, social science and science, helping students strengthen analytical and communication skills. Courses in Indigenous art, culture and ways of knowing are also offered.
Sample Electives
- Topics in Feminism, Gender,
Cultural Studies: Feminism
Without Borders - Illustration as Revolutionary Media
- Drawing: Observation and Ideation