Computer Animation/Multi Media Certificate

Program Code: 2C10610

The Computer Animation/Multi Media Certificate Program provides the skills necessary to create animated and/or interactive projects for distribution on a variety of media, including DVD, web pages, videotape, and CD-ROM. This certificate requires a total of 30-32 units of which 20 units are in required courses, and an additional 10-12 units must be chosen from the restricted electives listed below. A minimum grade of 'C' is required in each course taken.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1: Demonstrate basic use of computer graphics software and hardware, and be able to demonstrate basic competence in selected image-making techniques. Outcome 2: Apply the terminology of computer graphics to communications within the field of digital media. Outcome 3: Devise solutions to gain an understanding of computer technology vital to web designers. Outcome 4: Devise solutions to visual problems using principles of form, design, and color. Outcome 5: Create projects that demonstrate specialized knowledge of 2D computer animation and multi-media projects from initial design concept through project completion that clearly illustrates the student’s solutions. Outcome 6: Create effective documents by effectively using the concepts of design, such as: color, style, typography and composition.

Required Art Introduction class:

Units:3

Color Theory

Basic Design (3 units)

Restricted Electives:

Units:10-12

Business Practices in Art

Required Advanced Courses:

Units:14

Fundamentals of Cartooning

Restricted Electives:

Units:10-12

Perspective Drawing and Rendering

Basic Drawing

Art Independent Study

Select one of the Introduction classes:

Units:3

Introduction to Digital Art

Introduction to Web Graphics

Introduction to Maya 3D

Intermediate Maya

Restricted Electives:

Units:10-12

Vector Graphics

Required Advanced Courses:

Units:14

3D Modeling

Restricted Electives:

Units:10-12

Digital Imaging I

Digital Publishing I

Digital Publishing II

Required Advanced Courses:

Units:14

3D Computer Animation

Computer Animation

Interactive Multimedia Design

Restricted Electives:

Units:10-12

Digital Photo Editing I

Digital Video

Recording Lab I: Beginning Techniques

CRTV 150F Television Studio Production

CRTV 245AF Digital Editing, Graphics and Effects

DISCLAIMER: Data on this page was extracted from the official college catalog on 08/02/2016 and is subject to change. Any student interested in matriculating through the certificate and/or degree program should cross reference the data found on this page against the official catalog and/or meet with a campus counselor.

Areas of Study...

2D Design

An initial starting point for gaining an understanding of the basic principles and elements that apply to any field within art or design.

Acting, Performance and Musical Theatre

Each season of plays provides a wide variety of roles and production post experiences for Theatre students. High production values, current state of the art technologies, and a wide spectrum of very challenging styles and subject matter make the performance venues excellent laboratories for student exploration and growth.

Advertising & Graphic Design

Instruction in advertising design, design history, graphic design, packaging, production techniques, publication design, and typography.

Applied Program

The Applied Music Program provides students the opportunity to study privately with Fullerton College music faculty in their particular applied music discipline. Students receive one-on-one instruction and are expected to perform in a recital situation each semester.

Art Business & Museum Studies

Gain a greater understanding of how business works to the benefit of the artist.

Art History

The study of objects of art in their historical development and stylistic contexts, i.e. genre, design, format, and style.

Ceramics

Taking mixtures of clay, earthen elements, powders, and water and shaping them into desired form.

Choral Studies

Under the direction of Professor Nicola Bertoni, the Fullerton College Choral Studies Program has garnered a national reputation for excellence in performance and the training of future music educators throughout the state.

Digital Arts

3D, animation, video, photography, multimedia, painting, illustration and design.

Directing and Playwriting

Few community colleges offer students opportunities to study directing and playwrighting in their first two years of undergraduate study. Students follow the classwork they successfully complete with opportunities to compete for assignments in the Playwrights Festival and the Directors Festival.

Drawing & Painting

Learn the practice of rendering form through direct observation entails a process of retraining the eye to see in new and exciting ways.

General Education

Coursework in both major and minor art

General Education

For both the non-major and the major alike, the Theatre Arts general education courses meet university transfer requirements and allow the student to build a strong foundation of introductory knowledge to the many facets of theatre-making and theatre-study.

General Education

For both the non-major and the major alike, the Music general education courses meet university transfer requirements and allow the student to build a strong foundation of introductory knowledge to the many facets of music-making and music-study.

Guitar Studies

The Guitar Studies program at Fullerton College offers opportunities for everyone from the beginner who wants to learn the basics to the more advanced player who wants to further their skills and knowledge.

Illustration & Cartooning

An established Visual Communication field that supplies Artists to many Different areas of commercial art.

Instrumental Music

The Instrumental Music Program offers a wide variety of ensembles in various styles for student performance. Students in these ensembles benefit from the direction of our nationally and internationally recognized faculty while also developing critical performance skills required at four-year institutions.

Jazz Studies

The Jazz Studies at Fullerton College is coordinated by Professor Bruce Babad (Instrumental) and Professor Jamie Shew (Vocal).We offer many courses and ensembles for instrumentalists and vocalists within the program to study and perform songs from the vast, rich tradition and evolution of jazz music.

Jewelry & Stained Glass

Casting and fabrication, exploring metal techniques used with precision processed metal or the processes using molten metal.

Music Technology

Fullerton College is on the forefront of teaching the latest tools of the trade and offer classes in Electronic Music Production, Film Scoring, Recording using Pro Tools, Logic Pro X and Ableton Live. Third party certifications are available for Pro Tools and Logic Pro X.