Create Worlds. Tell Stories. Bring Ideas to Life.
Program Overview
The Animation & Game Art minor at Elizabeth City State University blends creativity and technology to prepare students for careers in digital media, animation, and game design. This program introduces students to the artistic and technical skills needed to create visual content for games, films, and interactive experiences.
Through hands-on coursework, students learn how to design characters, build digital environments, and produce animation that communicates ideas and tells compelling stories.
Who Should Minor in Animation & Game Art?
This minor pairs well with majors such as:
- Computer Science
- Graphic Design
- Aviation (Simulation / UAS applications)
- Mathematics
- Business Administration (Marketing / Digital Media focus)
If you’re interested in creativity, storytelling, and digital technology, this minor adds a strong visual and technical dimension to your degree.
Why Choose an Animation & Game Art Minor?
This minor enhances your degree with creative and technical skills that are highly relevant in today’s digital and media-driven industries.
Through this program, you will:
Animation and game art programs emphasize both artistic expression and technical application, preparing students to contribute to modern media and entertainment industries.
What You’ll Learn
This minor introduces foundational concepts in animation, design, and interactive media.
Key areas of study include:
- Principles of animation and motion
- Digital illustration and visual composition
- 2D and 3D animation techniques
- Character and environment design
- Game art and interactive media concepts
- Storytelling and narrative development
Students learn how to combine creativity with technology to produce engaging visual content across multiple platforms.
Program Structure
The Animation & Game Art minor is built around a set of required studio and digital media courses designed to develop both artistic and technical skills.
Required Coursework Includes:
- Introduction to Animation or Digital Media
- Drawing / Visual Foundations
- Digital Design or Graphic Design Fundamentals
- Animation or Game Art Studio Courses
- Advanced or Elective Course(s) in Animation, Game Design, or Digital Media
These courses provide a progression from foundational art skills to more advanced animation and game art techniques.
Like most ECSU minors, this program typically requires approximately 18 credit hours of coursework.
Students complete a combination of core and elective courses to build a strong foundation while exploring areas of personal interest.
Career Opportunities
An Animation & Game Art minor prepares you for creative and technical roles in digital media and entertainment.
Career paths include:
- Animator (2D or 3D)
- Game Artist or Designer
- Digital Illustrator
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Multimedia Artist
- UI/UX Designer (creative focus)
The gaming and animation industries rely on professionals who can combine artistic vision with technical skills to create immersive experiences.
Hands-On Learning
This minor emphasizes project-based learning and creative development.
You may:
- Create animated sequences and digital artwork
- Design characters and virtual environments
- Work with animation and design software
- Build a professional portfolio of creative work
Hands-on experience helps you develop both your artistic style and technical skillset—key for careers in creative industries.
Interested in adding the Animation & Game Art minor?
Connect with your academic advisor to learn how this program fits into your degree plan.
