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41 courses with the subject ANIM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ANIM 101Principles of Animation

CRS MIN CRED 2 This course will explore some of the Principles of Animation. It will introduce students to the art of animating on paper. This will include how to roll the paper in order to see the movement of the animation and how to flip the paper while drawing inbetweens so that the motion is continual from one drawing to the next. The students will transition from paper to drawing on the computer, learning animation princilpes along the way. Priority enrollment given to Animation majors.

Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
ANIM 102Introduction to Prospective and Photoshop

CRS MIN CRED 1 Perspective is the basic foundation needed to draw a three-dimensional object on a two-dimensional surface. This course will provide instruction on how to draw objects in one point, two point and three point perspective, first by traditional means and then digitally in Photoshop. An introduction into the interface and basic tools needed to navigate and creating drawings in Photoshop will be taught to facilitate the digital aspect of the course.

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ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
ANIM 104Intermediate Perspective and Photoshop

CRS MIN CRED 1 Perspective is the basic foundation needed to draw a three-dimensional object on a two-dimensional surface. This course will provide instruction on how to draw objects in one point, two point and three point perspective, first by traditional means and then digitally in Photoshop. Building upon the principles learned Intro to Perspective, this course will delve into more complex and detailed perspective.

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ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
ANIM 106Foundation Drawing II

CRS MIN CRED 3 Cross-listed with ART 106

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ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ART 105 and Animation students only.
ANIM 107Foundation Digit Design

CRS MIN CRED 2 Students will focus on the elements of design through lecture and studio practice. class projects will be comleted in Autodesk Maya and Adobe Photoshop. Students will have a foundation level of understanding of Maya by the completion of this class. Prerequisite ART 103 . Animations majors only. Prerequisite (Previous) - Required Complete ART 103 .

Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
ANIM 110Art Animation

CRS MIN CRED 2 Cross-listed as ART 110 . Course will introduce high school students to the concepts and mark making that are necessary for moving forward into a degree course in Animation.

Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
ANIM 147Selected Topics

CRS MIN CRED 1 CRS MAX CRED 6

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ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
ANIM 201History of Animation

CRS MIN CRED 3 History of Animation will introduce students to the context, culture and technology necessary for an understanding of the world of animation. In addition to a history of animation and its practitioners and development, the course also explores what happens to history when it is animated and how animation has been used during the twentieth century to interpret the past. The course also pays attention to the aesthetic of the animated image as well as the unique ability of the image to communicate. Finally, the course will explore the tools, technology used in animation, and the various techniques. Animation from various studios, feature- length animated films, and experimental shorts will be presented. Priority enrollment given to Animation majors.

Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
ANIM 203Editing and Sound Basics

CRS MIN CRED 1 This course will instruct students on how to create a film sound track using audio recordings, sound FX and music. It will also discuss film and sound editing techniques. Students will create a variety of sound work using digital audio equipment to support their career track in animation. Priority enrollment given to Animation majors.

Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
ANIM 210Introduction to Animation
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 101 ; restricted to Animation majors.
ANIM 211Animation Basics I
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
ANIM 212Animation Basics II
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 211 ; restricted to Animation majors.
ANIM 215Cartooning
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ART 105 ; priority enrollment to Animation majors.
ANIM 217Layout
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ART 103 , ART 104 , ART 105 , ART 106 ; priority enrollment to Animation majors
ANIM 218Storyboarding
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 217 ; restricted to Animation majors. (UG)
ANIM 247Selected Topics

CRS MIN CRED 1 CRS MAX CRED 6

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ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
ANIM 250Character Design
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ART 106 and ANIM 215 ; priority enrollment given to Animation majors.
ANIM 274Gesture Drawing: Drawing in Action
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
ANIM 301History of Animation Mid 20th Century To Today

CRS MIN CRED 3 Writing Intensive. This course will continue the students understanding of the context, culture and technology evolving in the world of animation. In addition to a history of animation and its practitioners and development, the course explores the stylistic changes that swept the industry in the 1950s, the emergence of television animation, the second golden age of Disney animation and the advent of CG animation. The course will delve into the world’s changing culture from a literary to visual and the importance of the images being conveyed. Participants will view animation from various studios, studying feature- length animated films as well as narrative and experimental shorts.

Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ART 201. Priority enrollment given to Animation majors.
ANIM 302Harmony Rigging
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
ANIM 3032D Rigged Animation
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 212
ANIM 309Concept Art & Visual Development
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ART 103 , ART 104 , ART 105 , ART 106 ; priority enrollment to Animation majors.
ANIM 311Animation Basics III
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 212 ; restricted to Animation majors.
ANIM 317CG Systems I
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ART 103 , ART 104 , ART 105 , ART 106 . Priority enrollment given to Animation majors.
ANIM 318CG Systems III
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 333 . Priority enrollment given to Animation majors.
ANIM 320Two-Dimensional Effects in Animation
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 211 .
ANIM 327Background Painting
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ART 103 , ART 104 , ART 105 , ART 106 ; priority enrollment to Animation majors.
ANIM 333CG Systems II
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 317
ANIM 341Digital Compositing
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 311 .
ANIM 347Selected Topics

CRS MIN CRED 1 CRS MAX CRED 6

Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
ANIM 411Animation Basics IV
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 311 ; restricted to Animation majors.
ANIM 415Portfolio Preparation
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 411 .
ANIM 421Advanced Lighting
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 411 .
ANIM 429Dynamics & Particles
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 411
ANIM 432Maya Character Modeling & Rigging
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 318 .
ANIM 445Special Projects: Animation

CRS MIN CRED 3 Advanced study in a studio area with special authorization of a faculty member and approval of the department chairperson. May be repeated; two uses total, senior year only.

Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated; two uses total, senior year only.
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 311
ANIM 447Selected Topics

CRS MIN CRED 1 CRS MAX CRED 6

Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
ANIM 450Advanced Character Animation
Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 411 ; restricted to Animation majors.
ANIM 457Independent Study Or Research

CRS MIN CRED 1 CRS MAX CRED 6

Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
ANIM 458Directed Study

CRS MIN CRED 1 CRS MAX CRED 6

Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
ANIM 490Senior Project: Animation

CRS MIN CRED 3 Advanced study in a major discipline in preparation for and including an exhibition of completed works; supervision by a major instructor and a faculty review board. Normally elected in the final semester, and only after the completion of the entire numbered sequence of courses in the major discipline. Required of all BFA candidates. A BFA degree may not be earned without a grade of “C” or higher in this course.

Subject
ANIM
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
daemen.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ANIM 445.

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