MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3199 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2024 Fall Last Admit Term: 2025 Summer Award: AAS Total Credits: 69-77 CIP Code: 10.0304	Primary College: Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: GC, MC, PC Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Council: Art GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as: 27-1014.00 Multimedia Artists and Animators Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as: 27-1011.00 Art Directors

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Animation and Time-Based Media is designed for the student who wishes to develop marketable skills in the area of digital animation and time-based media development. The program provides the student with an understanding of the equipment, operations, and knowledge of the terminology related to still image, video, and animation production. It allows for the exploration of personal interest in this area, prepares students for employment, and upgrades skills of those already employed in this field. Employment opportunities are included in video and multimedia fields, such as digital animator, media production, marketing, publishing, motion graphics, photography, storyboard artist, freelance artist designer, web and interactivity design, and multimedia artist/designer. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Animation and in Time-Based Media are also available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Create still, interactive, animation, and time-based images to project specifications demonstrating professional competence in research, planning, production, and presentation. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC178, AVC280AC, AVC297AC, ART111, ART116, ART131, AVC138, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, AVC150, AVC170, AVC174, AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC202, AVC240, AVC/MMT285, AVC/THO246, AVC270, AVC273AC, AVC279, AVC284, AVC287, CIS133DA, FMP108, FMP114, FMP/FMT151, FMP204, FMP215, FMT121, MUC191, MUC192, MUC122, MUC195, MUC222, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 2. Apply critical thinking skills, the creative process, and historical and visual literacy to solve visual, technical, and conceptual problems. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC178, AVC280AC, AVC297AC, ART111, ART116, ART131, AVC138, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, ART/COM/STO145, AVC150, AVC170, AVC174, AVC178, AVC/MMT185, AVC/MMT190, AVC192, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC270, AVC279, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, CIS133DA, CRW150, CRW172, CRW176, FMP108, FMP114, FMP/FMT151, FMP204, FMP215, FMT121, HUM/THF205, JRN213, MUC191, MUC192, MUC122, MUC195, MUC222, ARH101, ARH102, ARH115, (CRE), [FYC], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 3. Critique narratives and complex still, interactive, time-based, and animation media to evaluate their effectiveness for diverse audiences. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC178, AVC248, ART255, AVC280AC, AVC297AC, ART111, ART116, ART131, AVC138, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, ART/COM/STO145, AVC150, AVC170, AVC174, AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC270, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, FMP215, FMT121, HUM/THF205, JRN213, ARH101, ARH102, ARH115, (CRE), [FYC]) 4. Research and apply industry standard tools to develop effective complex time-based media or animations and workflows. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC178, AVC280AC, AVC297AC, ART131, AVC138, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, ART/COM/STO145, AVC150, AVC170, AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC202, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC270, AVC273AC, AVC279, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, CIS133DA, FMP108, FMP114, FMP/FMT151, FMP204, FMP215, FMT121, JRN213, MUC191, MUC192, MUC122, MUC195, MUC222, (CRE), [FYC], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 5. Demonstrate professional and collaborative practices in diverse settings (e.g., communication, time management, organization, and legal and ethical considerations). (AVC169, AVC177, AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC178, AVC248, ART255, AVC280AC, AVC297AC, ART111, ART116, AVC138, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, ART/COM/STO145, AVC150, AVC170, AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC270, AVC273AC, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, CIS133DA, CRW150, CRW172, CRW176, FMP114, FMP/FMT151, FMP204, FMT121, HUM/THF205, JRN213, ARH101, ARH102, ARH115, (CRE), (COM), [FYC], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 6. Communicate narrative through animation, still, and time-based media while recognizing diverse opinions and cultural and individual differences. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC178, AVC280AC, AVC297AC, ART111, ART116, ART131, AVC138, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, ART/COM/STO145, AVC150, AVC170, AVC/MMT185, AVC192, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC270, AVC273AC, AVC279, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, CIS133DA, CRW150, CRW172, CRW176, FMP108, FMP114, FMP/FMT151, FMP204, FMP215, FMT121, HUM/THF205, JRN213, MUC191, MUC192, MUC122, MUC195, MUC222, ARH101, ARH102, ARH115, (CRE), (COM), [FYC], [SB]) 7. Create a collection of works (e.g. capstone, internships, and/or portfolio) that reflect professional competency. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC178, AVC248, ART255, AVC280AC, AVC297AC, ART111, ART116, ART131, AVC138, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, ART/COM/STO145, AVC150, AVC170, AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC270, AVC273AC, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, CRW150, CRW172, CRW176, FMT121, JRN213, [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 8. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses

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

+ AVC177 Digital Photographic Imaging I 3
+ AVC/MMT184 Digital Animation I 3
AVC100 Introduction to Digital Arts 1

AVC248 Design Self Promotion (3) OR
ART255 Art Marketing (3) 3

+ AVC280AC Digital Media Arts and Design Capstone (3) OR
+ AVC297AC Commercial Art Internship (3) 3

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

Credits: 17-19

Restricted Electives
Specialization 1: Digital Animation Credits: 30 ART111 Drawing I 3 ART116 Life Drawing I 3 AVC150 Multimedia Storytelling (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 AVC170 3D Computer Design (3) OR AVC/THO246 Digital Fabrication (3) 3 + AVC/MMT185 3D Modeling and 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 Specialization 2: Time-Based Media Credits: 30 ART111 Drawing I (3) OR ART116 Life Drawing I (3) 3 AVC142 Introduction to Digital Photography 3 AVC150 Multimedia Storytelling (3) OR FMT121 Story Theory for Film, Television and Media (3) OR JRN213 Writing for Online (3) 3 + AVC202 Media Productions I (3) OR FMP108 Video Production (3) 3 + AVC279 Media Productions II (3) OR + FMP215 Digital Video Effects (3) 3 MUC122 Sound Design I (3) OR MUC191 Electronic Music I (3) 3 Complete twelve (12) credits from courses not already selected in the Required Courses area. Students may choose from one emphasis or from among multiple emphasis areas according to their occupational needs. Photography Emphasis ART131 Photography I 3 + AVC138 Commercial Photography I 3 + AVC140 Portrait Photography 3 + AVC143 Intermediate Digital Photography 3 + AVC270 Digital Photographic Imaging II 3 Audio Emphasis + FMP114 Audio Production 3 MUC122 Sound Design I 3 MUC191 Electronic Music I 3 + MUC192 Electronic Music II 3 MUC195 Studio Music Recording I 3 + MUC222 Sound Design II 3 Media Production Emphasis ART/COM/STO145 Digital Storybook 1 + AVC/MMT190 Art of Web Site Design 3 + AVC192 Advanced Web Presentation Design 3 AVC/THO246 Digital Fabrication 3 CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3 + FMP/FMT151 TV and New Media Production 3 + FMP204 Advanced Video Production 3 + FMP215 Digital Video Effects 3 Motion Graphics Emphasis ART116 Life Drawing I 3 + AVC174 Electronic Color Principles 1 + AVC/MMT185 3D Modeling and Animation I 3 + AVC200 Animation and Interactivity 3 + AVC240 Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation 3 + AVC273AC Special Topics: Multimedia Arts 3 + AVC287 3D Character Animation 3 + FMP215 Digital Video Effects 3			Credits: 30

General Electives
	Credits:

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 22-28

General Education Core	Credits: 12-18

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment. (0) 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3-6
Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. 3-6 Recommended for students planning to transfer to a four-year university: + MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) 3-6

General Education Distribution	Credits: 10

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
ARH101 Art from Prehistory Through Middle Ages (3) OR ARH102 Art from Renaissance to Modernism (3) OR ARH115 History of Photography (3) OR HUM/THF205 Introduction to Cinema (3) 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area.

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area.

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

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2024

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