Program Type: Career Program

Program Total: 31 Credits

Program Description

Students who complete the Animation and Screen-Based Design Certificate will be able to create 3-D modeling, animation, interactive multimedia projects, and digital video for output to the screen and Web, using animation concepts and methods. Students will be able to assemble a portfolio suitable for workforce entry or professional advancement.

Graduates of the Animation and Screen-Based Design Certificate will be able to:

  • Use the vocabulary of visual communication, animation, elements of art, and principles of design correctly.
  • Apply traditional and/or digital methods to student-created still and time-based compositions.
  • Demonstrate the stages of developing an animation.
  • Assemble a portfolio suitable for workforce entry or professional advancement applicable to animation and multimedia.
Required Courses

ART-1510 Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

ART-1570 Introduction to Computer Graphics Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)

ART-1530 Drawing I Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)

EGL-1010 Composition I: Expository Writing Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

ART-2740 Modern Art Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or

ART-2720 African-American Art Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

ART-2410 Graphic Design I Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

ART-2650 Animation and Multimedia I Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)

ART-2670 3-D Digital Modeling and Animation Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

ART-2730 Integrated Arts Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or

ART-1540 Painting I Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or

ART-1780 Digital Photography I Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

ART-2900 Portfolio Development for Visual Arts Credits: 1 (Program Requirement)

INT-1800 Internet and Web Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

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