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 grade of C or better is required in each course taken.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the Introduction classes (3 units) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
DART 100 F | Introduction to Digital Art | 3 |
DART 102 F | Introduction to Web Graphics | 3 |
DART 104 F | Introduction to Maya 3D | 3 |
DART 106 F | Intermediate Maya | 3 |
| Required Art Introduction Class (3 units) | ||
| ART 118 F | Color Theory | 3 |
| or ART 120 F | Basic Design | |
| Required Advanced Courses (14 units) | ||
| ART 144 F | Fundamentals of Cartooning | 2 |
| DART 120 F | 3D Modeling | 3 |
| DART 150 F | 3D Computer Animation | 3 |
| DART 162 F | 2D Computer Animation | 3 |
| DART 164 F | Interactive Multimedia Design | 3 |
| Restricted Electives (10-12 units) | 10-12 | |
ART 123 F | Business Practices in Art | 3 |
ART 180 F | Rendering | 3 |
ART 182 F | Basic Drawing | 3 |
ART 299 F | Art Independent Study | 1-2 |
DART 112 F | Vector Graphics | 3 |
DART 132 F | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
DART 140 F | Digital Publishing I | 3 |
DART 146 F | Digital Publishing II | 3 |
DART 170 F | Digital Photo Editing I | 3 |
DART 180 F | Digital Video | 3 |
MUS 124 F | Recording Lab I - Beginning Techniques | 3 |
CRTV 150 F | Television Studio Production | 3 |
CRTV 245AF | Digital Editing, Graphics and Effects | 3 |
| Total Units | 30-32 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Upon successful completion of the courses leading to the Computer Animation/Multimedia Certificate, the student will be able to demonstrate basic use of computer graphics software and hardware, and be able to demonstrate basic competence in selected image-making techniques.
Outcome 2: Upon successful completion of the courses leading to the Computer Animation/Multimedia Certificate, the student will be able to apply the terminology of computer graphics to communications within the field of digital media.
Outcome 3: Upon successful completion of the courses leading to the Computer Animation/Multimedia Certificate, the student will be able to devise solutions to gain an understanding of computer technology vital to web designers.
Outcome 4: Upon successful completion of the courses leading to the Computer Animation/Multimedia Certificate, the student will be able to devise solutions to visual problems using principles of form, design, and color.
Outcome 5: Upon successful completion of the courses leading to the Computer Animation/Multimedia Certificate, the student will be able to 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: Upon successful completion of the courses leading to the Computer Animation/Multimedia Certificate, the student will be able to create effective documents by effectively using the concepts of design, such as: color, style, typography and composition.
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