Animation Courses

Program of Study

Intro to 3D Animation: Character

Course No. ANIM 307A Credits: 3.0
Faculty Anthony Scalmato | Jeff Simonetta | Pete Maric

This is an introductory course in 3D animation as an art form, with an intensive focus on of the use and development of characters in animation. Successful animation breathes life into motion with clear communication of thought, emotion, narrative or experience. Any moving object is a "character" in film or animation. We will hold regular discussions and workshops on how the dialogue of an otherwise stagnant object changes and evolves when put to motion. Methods of instruction will consist of lectures, demonstrations, artist research, studio assignments, in-class lab time, and group critiques.

CIA's Animation and Game Design programs listed 5th best in the Midwest

Animation Career Review names CIA's Animation and Game Design programs as fifth best in the Midwest, noting our vast classroom/studio space.

Meet Your Faculty view all

James Mravec

Adjunct Faculty

James Mravec has been illustrating and working on interactive media projects for over 30 years. He graduated f...more

Featured Student Work view all

Cores + Connections

Our connections are your connections.

While at CIA, you'll learn from the masters through our rigorous, world-class curriculum and connect with working professionals to begin your career.

Support CIA

Show the world creativity matters: make a gift to the annual fund.

Pre-College Program

Focus on your art at CIA's Pre-College Program this summer.

Cores + Connections

Creating. Connecting. Building better futures.