Animation

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.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Create still, interactive, and time-based images to project specifications, demonstrating professional competence in research, planning, production, and presentation.
• Apply critical thinking skills, animation processes, and historical and media literacies to solve design problems.
• Analyze still, interactive, and time-based images to evaluate their effectiveness.
• Apply industry standard tools and research to develop effective animations, media, designs, and workflows.
• Demonstrate professional and collaborative practices.
• Communicate still, interactive, and time-based image solutions that recognize cultural and individual differences.
• Create a portfolio of work that reflects current industry practices.