Certificate in Animation Production
The certificate in animation production is designed to give students from all academic disciplines within the university an opportunity to explore the principles, theory and practice of animation. Students will have the opportunity to complete additional coursework in several areas focusing on the fundamentals of storytelling, acting, drawing and experimentation.
Student Learning Outcomes
Successful graduates of the program will gain:
- A comprehensive traditional foundation in 2D animation;
- Fundamental production skills to fully develop and execute all aspects of an animated work;
- Storytelling skills in both long and short form;
- An understanding of theory, critical assessment and history of animation.
Degree Requirements
This certificate consists of 21 required credit hours taken at Webster University.
Required Courses
| ANIM 1000 Animation I | 3 hours |
| ANIM 1010 Animation II | 3 hours |
| FLST 2070 History of Animation | 3 hours |
| ANIM 3020 Story Development | 3 hours |
| And 9 additional hours from the following: | |
| ANIM 2000 Advanced Animation | 3 hours |
| ANIM 2010 Experimental Animation | 3 hours |
| ANIM 3010 Voicing Your Creation | 3 hours |
| ANIM 3030 Visual Storytelling | 3 hours |
| ANIM 4020 Storyboarding | 3 hours |
| ANIM 4010 Character Design | 3 hours |
| ART 1110 Introduction to Drawing | 3 hours |
| ART 1120 Principles of Drawing | 3 hours |











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