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Major: 5408
Effective Term: 2012 Spring   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 32
CIP Code: 11.0803
Instructional Council: Art (17)
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code:


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Media Arts: Digital Animation program is designed for the student who wishes to develop marketable skills in the area of digital animation. The program provides the student with an understanding of the equipment, operations, and knowledge of the terminology related to video and animation production. It allows for the development of an individual`s 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, storyboard artist, and multimedia artist/designer. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is also available.

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Required Courses
+ ADA/ART169 Two-Dimensional Computer Design 3
+ ADA/ART170 Three-Dimensional Computer Design 3
+ ADA/ART177 Computer-Photographic Imaging 3
+ ADA/ART/MMT184 Computer Animation 3
+ ADA/ART284 Intermediate Animation 3
ART100 Introduction to Computer Graphic Art 1
ART111 Drawing I 3
ART116 Life Drawing I 3
+ ART/MMT185 3-D Modeling for Animation 3
+ ART/MMT191 Storyboarding and Layout 2
+ ART245 Advanced 3D Modeling and Animation 4

ART255AA Self Promotion (1) OR
+ ART255AB The Portfolio (1) 1
 Credits: 32

Program Competencies
1. Employ the use of line, value, texture, and compositional theory to define form within a two-dimensional format. (ADA/ART169)
2. Create a three-dimensional computer design project illustrating the illusion of space with linear animated figures and modular forms. (ADA/ART170)
3. Execute animation(s) using advanced modeling techniques to create `motion logos,` animated `buttons,` and other motion graphics. (ADA/ART170)
4. Produce an animation to video project that uses a storyboard, character construction, direct animation, and electronic video. (ADA/ART/MMT184, ADA/ART284, ART/MMT191)
5. Apply 3D modeling and animation to create a Web design. (ADA/ART/MMT184, ADA/ART284)
6. Compile a professional level drawing portfolio with examples of line, value, texture, compositional theory, human form, and animation storyboards. (ART/MMT191, ART111, ART116)
7. Compile a digital video animation portfolio of selected animation projects which include a title screen, a menu screen, and original graphics. (ADA/ART284, ADA/ART177, ART/MMT191)
8. Use basic operational systems, digital image manipulation, and computer operations to produce art electronically. (ART100)
9. Use various software applications to create finished artwork which illustrates understanding of layout, design, typography, and color use in graphics. (ART100)
10. Create original backgrounds and texture artwork for 3-D models and animation using a bitmap-editing program. (ADA/ART177)
11. Execute animation(s) using advanced techniques to create 3-D architectural and character models with original text and special effects. (ART245)
12. Assemble, construct, produce, and present a video sequence using digital composition methods. (ART/MMT185)
13. Market a product or prepare a portfolio of art and graphics for self-promotion. (ART255AA, ART255AB)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 22, 2011

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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