State Control Number: N/A
Program Code: ANIM.DAAM.CCP
Program Length: 16 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: No
The Digital Animation Artist - Maya certificate is designed to expand an individual’s expertise in 3D Animation by requiring additional training in traditional art principles and techniques. Employers many times view an animator who possesses the ability to both draw and more thoroughly understand concepts and practices specific to traditional art painting as more well-rounded and work-ready. By earning the Digital Animation Artist certificate, students will better position themselves for employment opportunities in this fast-paced and competitive field. An Adobe Photoshop course specific to 3D Animation applications is also required to earn a certificate.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following with a C or better | ||
| ANIM 50 | Principles of Animation in Maya | 3.0 |
| ANIM 51 | Advanced Materials, Lighting and Rendering With Maya | 3.0 |
| ANIM 52 | Digital Character Animation With Maya | 3.0 |
| ANIM 56 | Photoshop for Animators | 3.0 |
| Complete one course from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Survey of Art History | ||
| Film As an Art Form | ||
| Design I | ||
| Design II | ||
| Beginning Figure Drawing | ||
| Anatomy of Life Drawing | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Sculpture I | ||
| Total Units | 15 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
Career, salary, and labor market data information.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ANIM 50 | Principles of Animation in Maya | 3.0 |
| Select one ART course from list | 3.0 | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Winter | ||
| ANIM 56 | Photoshop for Animators | 3.0 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| ANIM 51 | Advanced Materials, Lighting and Rendering With Maya | 3.0 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ANIM 52 | Digital Character Animation With Maya | 3.0 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Total Units | 15 | |