Entertainment Design Minor
Introduction
15 Units
The Entertainment Design Minor equips students with industry-standard skills essential for today’s entertainment and media landscape. Students are introduced to professional digital storytelling techniques, character development methodologies, and world-building processes that mirror current industry standards. Topics covered include environment, character, prop design, and storyboarding. Students gain hands-on experience with the business practices and professional standards that define the entertainment design industry. The curriculum emphasizes practical skill acquisition in digital tools, creative problem-solving, and visual communication.
Career Applications
The Entertainment Design Minor prepares students for dynamic careers in the rapidly expanding entertainment industry. Graduates find opportunities as concept artists, storyboard artists, and visual development specialists in film studios, animation companies, video game-dev studios, and streaming platforms. The focus on studio processes and business practices ensures graduates understand professional workflows, client communication, and project management within creative teams. Whether pursuing careers in feature animation, video game art direction, theme park design, or freelance concept work, this minor provides the specialized skill set and portfolio development necessary to compete in today’s entertainment marketplace.