Animation
Bring stories to life through digital animation and design
The Animation minor at Kentucky Wesleyan College equips students with creative and technical skills in 2D and 3D design, digital storytelling, and motion graphics. Pair this minor with majors in art, graphic design, or communication arts to prepare for careers in film, gaming, advertising, or digital media.
Animation Program Features
The Animation minor introduces students to the fast-growing world of digital media production. You’ll learn industry-standard techniques in 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, and digital storytelling while exploring how design and technology combine to create compelling visuals. Small classes ensure personalized guidance from faculty with expertise in both studio art and digital design. Engaged learning experiences include creating original projects, collaborating with peers across disciplines, and developing a professional portfolio that highlights your technical skills and creativity. This program pairs seamlessly with majors like Art, Graphic Design, or Communication Arts, offering a flexible path toward careers in entertainment, advertising, education, and digital content creation. With this minor, you’ll graduate ready to bring imagination to life on screen.
Career Paths
Animator – Animators design and create moving images for film, television, advertising, and digital platforms. They bring characters and environments to life using 2D and 3D techniques.
Motion Graphics Designer – These professionals specialize in animated graphics for branding, advertising, and media. Their work is seen in commercials, online content, and visual campaigns.
Game Artist – Game artists create characters, environments, and visual effects for video games. They blend storytelling with technical design to shape immersive player experiences.
Visual Effects Artist (VFX) – VFX artists integrate digital effects with live-action footage, producing realistic or fantastical visuals for movies, TV, and streaming media.
Multimedia Designer – Multimedia designers combine animation, video, and digital graphics to produce interactive content for websites, apps, and learning platforms.
Storyboard Artist – Storyboard artists sketch and sequence visual frames that guide film, television, and advertising productions, ensuring creative visions are translated into compelling narratives.
Animation Program Requirements
The Animation minor requires 21 credit hours of focused coursework. Students begin with foundational design and drawing courses before advancing to digital animation and motion graphics. Core classes include Drawing I, Two-Dimensional Design, Introduction to Digital Art, and specialized animation courses. Advanced projects allow students to explore 3D modeling, character design, and visual storytelling techniques, while also building a portfolio that demonstrates creativity and technical skill. This flexible minor complements majors in Art, Graphic Design, and Communication Arts, enabling students to integrate traditional artistic foundations with modern digital media practices. The result is a dynamic and marketable skill set that prepares graduates for diverse careers in creative industries.
