The Certificate of Achievement in Animation (Digital Multimedia Pathway) develops the necessary skills to gain entry-level employment in the multimedia industry. As part of a series of Art Certificates, students learn digital multimedia skills with an emphasis in the elements and principles of multimedia as well as a broad history of the numerous multimedia fields. Through the certificate, students develop their digital and multimedia skills, build a portfolio, and create self-promotional and marketing materials suitable for employment in the multimedia industry.
· Year 1: 5-10
· Year 2: 5-10
· Year 3: 10-15
· Year 4: 10-15
Focused on the technology and practice of animation, this CTE certificate develops the skills for employment in any of the many fields that utilize animation. The course sequencing for this certificate offers the development of skills in design (2D or 3D), computerized multimedia, 2D and 3Danimation, and MIDI music production to prepare the student to work collaboratively in many of the real-world environments where their expertise is needed. While completing this certificate, the student will create a portfolio focusing on the area the student is most interested in working in.
Program Learning Outcomes
A student who successfully completes this certificate of achievement will be able to:
1. Prepare for employment/self-employment in the animation, multimedia,game design, and UX industries.
2. Build 2D and 3D animation skills required for various digitalmedia platforms.
3. Assemble a portfolio of animation projects for self-promotion and marketing materials geared toward a career in contemporary animation and multimedia industries.
See table below
Year/Semester
(Y1 or
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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Requirements | Course | Title | Units | |
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Required Core (09 Units) | ||||
Art 3 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 | ||
OR | ||||
Art 4 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 | ||
OR | ||||
Art 7 | Beginning Drawing | 3 | ||
Art 41A | Computerized Multimedia | 3 | ||
Art 2 | Art Appreciation | 3 | ||
OR | ||||
MUS 12, MUS 16, MUS 16A, OR Photo 1 | Music Appreciation Jazz History and Appreciation Hip Hop Music and Culture Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 3 3 3 | ||
TOTAL | 9 | |||
Specific Courses | ||||
Art 42A | Computer Animation/3D | 3 | ||
MUSCO 4A | Recording I | 3 | ||
Art 43 | Independent Projects Studio | 2 | ||
TOTAL | 8 | |||
CERTIFICATE TOTAL | 17 |
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