MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5169
Effective Term: 2025 Fall

Award: CCL
Total Credits: 40
CIP Code: 10.0304

Instructional Council: Art
GPA: 2.0

SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as:
27-1014.00 Special Effects Artists and Animators
27-1013.00 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
27-2012.01 Producers

Upon completion of a postsecondary degree, students may pursue a career as:
27-1011.00 Art Directors
27-4032.00 Film and Video Editors
27-4031.00 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Animation develops knowledge and skills in the area of digital animation, including but not limited to the production of still and time-based media, animation techniques, narrative development, character design, compositing, motion graphics, and interactive design. The curriculum is designed to provide the student with an understanding of animation techniques, use of production equipment, animation terminology, media and interactivity applications, and industry practices. This certificate prepares students for employment and upgrades the skills of persons employed in occupations such as digital animators, media producers, storyboard artists, media artist/designers, and interaction designers. Certificates of Completion (CCL) in Video Game Production, and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Animation and Time-Based Media and Video Game Production, are also available. Some of these programs are available at select colleges. Please check with your local college for program availability.

Learning Outcomes
1. Create still, interactive, and time-based images to project specifications, demonstrating professional competence in research, planning, production, and presentation. (ART111, ART116, AVC100, AVC150, AVC169, AVC170, AVC177, AVC178, AVC/MMT184, AVC/MMT185, AVC191, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287) 2. Apply critical thinking skills, animation processes, and historical and media literacies to solve design problems. (AVC100, AVC150, AVC169, AVC170, AVC177, AVC178, AVC/MMT184, AVC/MMT185, AVC191, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, CRW150, CRW172, CRW176, FMT121) 3. Analyze still, interactive, and time-based images to evaluate their effectiveness. (ART111, ART116, AVC150, AVC169, AVC170, AVC177, AVC178, AVC/MMT184, AVC/MMT185, AVC191, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287) 4. Apply industry standard tools and research to develop effective animations, media, designs, and workflows. (AVC150, AVC169, AVC170, AVC177, AVC178, AVC/MMT184, AVC/MMT185, AVC191, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287) 5. Demonstrate professional and collaborative practices. (ART111, ART116, AVC100, AVC150, AVC169, AVC170, AVC177, AVC178, AVC/MMT184, AVC/MMT185, AVC191, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287) 6. Communicate still, interactive, and time-based image solutions that recognize cultural and individual differences. (ART116, AVC100, AVC150, AVC169, AVC170, AVC177, AVC178, AVC/MMT184, AVC/MMT185, AVC191, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, CRW150, CRW172, CRW176, FMT121) 7. Create a portfolio of work that reflects current industry practices. (ART111, ART116, AVC150, AVC169, AVC170, AVC177, AVC178, AVC/MMT184, AVC/MMT185, AVC191, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, CRW150, CRW172, CRW176, FMT121)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. This CCL is designed for individuals who are new to the field, as well as to those who already have relevant experience or are employed in the field.

Required Courses

ART111 Drawing I 3
ART116 Life Drawing I 3
AVC100 Introduction to Digital Arts 1

AVC150 Multimedia Storytelling (3) OR
AVC191 Storyboarding and Layout (3) OR
CRW150 Introduction to Creative Writing (3) OR
CRW172 Introduction to Comic Book Writing (3) OR
CRW176 Writing Narrative for Video Games (3) OR
FMT121 Story Theory for Film, Television and Media (3) 3

+ AVC169 2D Media Design (3) OR
+ AVC178 Digital Arts Studies (3) 3

+ AVC170 3D Computer Design (3) OR
AVC/THO246 Digital Fabrication (3) 3

+ AVC177 Digital Photographic Imaging I 3
+ AVC/MMT184 Digital Animation I 3
+ AVC/MMT185 3D Modeling for Animation I 3
+ AVC200 Animation and Interactivity 3
+ AVC240 Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation 3
+ AVC284 Digital Animation II 3
+ AVC/MMT285 3D Modeling and Animation II 3
+ AVC287 3D Character Animation 3

Credits: 40

Restricted Electives
	Credits:

General Electives
	Credits:

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2025

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