Animation & Game Art - Cert of Acheivement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.

The Animation & Game Art program provides a comprehensive foundation in the traditional artistic skills and digital tool sets that are at the center of the animation, visual effects, and game development industries. Our program allows students to build their own emphasis in either traditional animation or interactive game art through their choice of electives. This Certificate of Achievement in Animation & Game Art prepares students to seek entry-level employment in digital media and the creative industries.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Use animation techniques and principles expressively in creating short animated films.

Plan and storyboard animated sequences for traditional and digital formats.

Design and animate characters and environments for narrative and interactive projects.

Generate multiple character designs and stories in response to a specific concept.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

6 units
Select one of the following:

This course is an introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to two-dimensional art and composition, including the study of basic design principles and elements.  Students will develop a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lectures, studio projects, problem-solving, and writing assignments.  This course covers the same content as Art 110, but projects are executed digitally using the computer. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for GRPH 108.

      1. C1 - Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater)
      1. Category 3: Humanities

        This course is an introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to two-dimensional art and composition, including the study of basic design principles and elements.  Students will develop a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lectures, studio projects, problem-solving, and writing assignments.  This course covers the same content as Art 110, but projects are executed digitally using the computer. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for ART 108.

            1. C1 - Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater)
            1. Category 3: Humanities
              ART 120
              Drawing 1
              An introduction to the elements, principles, materials and techniques of drawing. Emphasis is placed on the practical skills of observation and their expansion, along with drawing as a form of visual communication.
                  1. C1 - Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater)

                      Spring Year 1

                      9 units
                      Select one of the following:
                      An introduction to animation production including classical character animation and other techniques. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for Art 115 or FILM 115.
                                An introduction to animation production including classical character animation and other techniques. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for MMAC 115 or FILM 115.
                                    1. C1 - Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater)
                                        An introduction to animation production including classical character animation and other techniques. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for Art 115 or MMAC 115.
                                            1. Area C - Arts and Humanities
                                                GRPH 130
                                                3D Modeling For Production
                                                A study of 3D modeling as it applies to industrial design, packaging and animation. Topics include render theory and practices; and surface manipulation of objects. Polygonal and subdivision operations for 3D modeling will be stressed. 3D computer graphics will utilize programs such as Maya and Mudbox. Prior experience will raster and vector elements is desirable. This course is an elective for Applied Design/Media.
                                                1. Advisories: GRPH 112
                                                2. Advisories: GRPH 113
                                                        Core Elective - Animation & Game Art (Cert.)

                                                        Fall Year 2

                                                        9 units
                                                        Select one of the following:
                                                        An introduction to 3D modeling and animation, using professional software to create characters, environments, and animation on the computer. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for FILM 117.
                                                        1. Advisories: GRPH 111
                                                        2. Advisories: GRPH 112
                                                        3. Advisories: FILM 110
                                                                An introduction to 3D modeling and animation, using professional software to create characters, assets and animation on the computer. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or who have received credit for MMAC 117.
                                                                1. Advisories: GRPH 111
                                                                2. Advisories: GRPH 112
                                                                3. Advisories: FILM 110
                                                                        Select one of the following:
                                                                        Explores new digital approaches for creating and compositing powerful visual imagery for use in film/video, multimedia, and design. Includes integration of graphics, video, text, and sound on desktop computers. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed MMAC 126.
                                                                        1. Advisories: GRPH 111
                                                                        2. Advisories: GRPH 112
                                                                                Explores new digital approaches for creating and compositing powerful visual imagery for use in film/video, multimedia, and design. Includes integration of graphics, video, text, and sound on desktop computers. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed FILM 126. Course software: Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
                                                                                1. Advisories: GRPH 111
                                                                                2. Advisories: GRPH 112
                                                                                        Core Elective - Animation & Game Art (Cert.)

                                                                                        Spring Year 2

                                                                                        6 units
                                                                                        MMAC 114
                                                                                        Game and App Design
                                                                                        Hands-on instruction in the techniques and tools for adding dynamic motion and interactivity to games and applications for a variety of media devices. Includes integration of graphics, video, text, and sound on desktop computers, tablets, phones, and other media devices.
                                                                                        1. Advisories: GRPH 108
                                                                                        2. Advisories: MMAC 129
                                                                                                Core Elective - Animation & Game Art (Cert.)