The Media Arts - Animation Certificate of Achievement equips students with essential artistic, technological, storytelling, and design skills vital for success as 3D animators and visual effects artists within the competitive entertainment, design, and communications industries.
This program not only focuses on traditional applications in film, television, and internet programming but also explores emerging fields like medical research,engineering, virtual and augmented reality, immersive media, and more.
The curriculum is rigorous, offering a foundational understanding of design and technology alongside specialized coursework in digital animation, visual effects, and immersive media.
Students will participate in a 2 semester curriculum, gaining practical experience in real-world settings. While predominantly face-to-face, the program also offers virtual courses taught by industry professionals nationwide, expanding students' networks and exposure to industry practices.
Through hands-on experience with industry-standard software and hardware, students cover the entire creative pipeline, from storyboarding to rendering and compositing, preparing them comprehensively for diverse career opportunities in these cutting-edge disciplines.
Program Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the programs::
Students will be able to communicate core visual art concepts in oral and written assignments.
EnrollmentCompleter Projections are the number of students to earn certificates ordegrees annually. The Animation industry is a high growth area and shows market need.
Enrollment projections for 3 (three)years are estimated to be 100 awards.
The Media Arts Animation Program supports the following occupations: entry level storyboard artist, producer, color artist, entry level animator
Section III: Course Unit and Hours
Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum) 18
Units of Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum) - 60
Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum) - 60
The Media Arts - Animation Certificate of Achievement contains six (6) core courses totaling 18 units.
The core courses lay the foundational knowledge with the initial courses in media arts animation which apply to a variety of jobs as Storyboard artists, color artists, producers, and background animators.
Program Requirements Program Requirements includes course requirements and sequencing that reflect program goals. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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ANIMATN212 | Character Animation and Design | 3 | 1 |
ANIMATN218 | Fundamentals of Animation | 3 | 1 |
ANIMATN219 | Animation Process and Design | 3 | 1 |
ANIMATN221 | Advanced 3D Animation | 3 | 2 |
ANIMATN225 | 3D Character Animation | 3 | 2 |
ANIMATN227 | 3D Animation Project | 3 | 2 |
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