This program prepares individuals to communicate information, entertainment and ideas through animation and cinematic arts. This includes practical, hands-on instruction in how to plan and produce a variety of animated works seeing the project through from concept to practice including but not limited to storyboarding, directing, editing, and all aspects of animation film production.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate the ability to apply the principles of animation and storytelling, in conceptual and visual form, to the creation of motion pictures that entertain audiences.
• Discuss the history of film animation and identify examples that consider a variety of the fundamental approaches to the art of animation.
• Assume the roles of writer, director, producer, animator, editor, storyboard artist, and production manager in the creation of animated works.
• Acquire skills that facilitate their ability to adapt themselves to the professional world, and have long-lasting and enriched careers.
• Demonstrate various experimental animation techniques in appreciation of animation as fine arts.
It is expected that 10 students annually will earn this certificate with a 2-3% increase annually.
Item 1. Program Goals and Objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate the ability to apply the principles of animation and storytelling, in conceptual and visual form, to the creation of motion pictures that entertain audiences.
• Discuss the history of film animation and identify examples that consider a variety of the fundamental approaches to the art of animation.
• Assume the roles of writer, director, producer, animator, editor, storyboard artist, and production manager in the creation of animated works.
• Acquire skills that facilitate their ability to adapt themselves to the professional world, and have long-lasting and enriched careers.
• Demonstrate various experimental animation techniques in appreciation of animation as fine arts.
Students will need to take ART-17 (beginning drawing) before beginning required courses.
Required Courses: 12 .units
| Course | Title | Units | Sequencing |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 40AOrART 41A | Figure Drawing – Introduction Figure Painting – Introduction | 3 3 | Term 1 |
| ART 44A | Beginning Animation Principles | 3 | Term 1 |
| ART 50A | Beginning Storyboarding | 3 | Term 1 |
| ART 51A | Beginning Animation Production | 3 | Term 1 or 2 |
Elective Courses: 3 .units
| Course | Title | Units | Sequencing |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 22 | Basic Design | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| ART 24 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| ART 36A | Computer Art – Introduction | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| ADM 67 | Multimedia Animation | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| ADM 68A | 3D Animation with Maya I | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| ADM 68B | 3D Animation with Maya II | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| ADM 69 | Motion Graphics and Special Effects with After Effects | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| FTV 48 | Short Film Production | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| FTV 74 | Production Planning and Management | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| PHO 20 | Introduction to Digitial Photography | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
Total Program Units: 15 .units
Required Courses: 12 .units
| Course | Title | Units | Sequencing |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 40AOrART 41A | Figure Drawing – Introduction Figure Painting – Introduction | 3 3 | Term 1 |
| ART 44A | Beginning Animation Principles | 3 | Term 1 |
| ART 50A | Beginning Storyboarding | 3 | Term 1 |
| ART 51A | Beginning Animation Production | 3 | Term 1 or 2 |
Elective Courses: 3 .units
| Course | Title | Units | Sequencing |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 22 | Basic Design | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| ART 24 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| ART 36A | Computer Art – Introduction | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| ADM 67 | Multimedia Animation | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| ADM 68A | 3D Animation with Maya I | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| ADM 68B | 3D Animation with Maya II | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| ADM 69 | Motion Graphics and Special Effects with After Effects | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| FTV 48 | Short Film Production | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| FTV 74 | Production Planning and Management | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
| PHO 20 | Introduction to Digitial Photography | 3 | Term 1 or 2 if selected |
Total Program Units: 15 .units
Diann Thursby · 10/12/20
Received regional recommendation at 10-12-2020 IEDRC Deans Meeting.