A.S. Degree in Animation

Degree S1006

The Animation Program offers an integrated/interdisciplinary approach to prepare students to meet current and future job market demands. Students are given a balanced blend of art and technology-based skills essential for today’s careers in animation. The program offers both an A.S. degree and certificates. Course content is driven by industry needs in order to provide the best possible preparation for a career in animation or for transfer to an institution of higher learning.

Required Courses: (34.5 Units)

Course	Course Name
ANIM 101A	Drawing - Gesture and Figure (3)
ANIM 104	Drawing Fundamentals (3)
	OR
ARTD 15A	Drawing: Beginning (3)
ANIM 108	Principles of Animation (3)
ANIM 115	Storyboarding (3)
ANIM 116	Character Development (1.5)
ANIM 130	Introduction to 3-D Computer Animation (3)
ARTC 290	Portfolio (3)
ARTC 100	Graphic Design I (3)
ARTD 17A	Drawing: Life (3)
ARTD 20	Design: Two-Dimensional (3)
ARTS22	Design: Three-Dimensional (3)

Additional Courses

Course	Course Name
ANIM 109	Advanced Principles of Animation (3)
ANIM 117	Animation Background Layout (3)
ANIM 120	Script Development for Animation (3)
ANIM 131	Introduction to Gaming (3)
ANIM 132	Modeling, Texture Mapping, and Lighting (3)
ANIM 172	Motion Graphics, Compositing and Visual Effects (3)
ANIM 175	Web Animation With Flash (3)
ARTD 16	Drawing: Perspective (3)
Total Units	34.5

Recommended Electives

Course	Course Name
AHIS 4	History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Gothi c (3).
AHIS 5	History of Western Art: Renaissance Through Modern (3)
ANIM 111A	Animal Drawing (1.5)
ANIM 111B	Animal Drawing (1.5)
ANIM 131	Intro to Gaming (3)
ANIM 148	Demo-reel (1.5)