3D Animation - 3ds Max, AS

State Control Number: 42802
Program Code: 3DA.3DSMAX.AS
Program Length: 16 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes

The 3D Animation - 3ds Max program offers an integrated / interdisciplinary approach to preparing students to meet current and future job market demands. The student is provided a balanced blend of art and technology-based skills essential for today’s careers in 3D animation. The program offers both an Associate of Science degree and various certificates of achievement.  Course content is driven by industry needs in order to provide the student with the best possible preparation for a career in 3D animation or for transfer to an institution of higher learning. The 3D Animation Associate of Science degree provides expertise leading to employment opportunities as a 3D modeler, texture artist / painter, lighting specialist, character designer, character animator, special effects animator, environment designer, game level designer, architectural animator, mechanical design animator, medical visualiza­tion artist, courtroom visualization artist, web graphics animator, storyboard artist, layout artist, graphic designer and compositor.

To earn this degree, complete the major coursework with “C” grades or better and all of the following graduation requirements:

• ​60 minimum degree-applicable units (including a maximum 4 units of activity) and 12 degree-applicable units through VVC;
• the VVC General Education pattern; 
• Information Competency; Global Citizenship; Kinesiology; and
• 2.0 minimum overall degree-applicable GPA.

Courses may be double-counted in the major and in a general education category. Courses counted in one AA/AS major may not be used in another AA/AS major.

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Double counts for General Education and Competency.

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Select a course that also fulfills Global Citizenship competency.