Acting - Especially helpful for those interested in character animation, where the animator is the actor or actress.  Recommended is Barry Primus’ Acting class. Also, please note that Ed Hooks teaches a seminar in “Acting For Animators."

Cinematography and Lighting - useful for 3-D computer animation/stop motion.

Computer Programming - useful for interactive media and new technology.

Dance - Also useful for those interested in Character animation. These classes will foster an additional understanding of movement, meter and rhythm.

Design - 2D, 3D and multi-media.

Directing - for the obvious reasons.

Drawing - Any drawing courses in addition to those required are recommended, especially for those interested in character animation. When appropriate (and pending approval of specific instructors), students are encouraged to attend additional sections of the life drawing labs. Other drawing courses may be taken at the Union school, ASIFA, and any number of other art academies in the Los Angeles area.

Editing - Recommended especially for those without any previous film background.

Painting - Also highly recommended for those persons who are interested in environmental animation, storyboarding, and background painting.

Perspective and Color Theory

Music - As a source and as a partner.

Mythology, Literature, Fiction - for understanding storytelling.

Sound Design - useful for engineering, mixing and using sound creatively.