State Control Number: 38843
Program Code: ANIM.DMAMGM.CA
Program Length: 16 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
This certificate is designed to offer students a detailed look at one of the Animation industry's premiere 3D packages. Students will study a variety of topics, including how to model 3D objects, creation of a realistic material, the art of camera and lighting techniques, and an introduction to advanced keyframing. In addition to completing several animation projects, students learn about both the history of Animation and the traditional principles involved in making an individual's work look both realistic and believable.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| 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 53 | Advanced Animation/Demo Reels | 3.0 |
| ANIM 56 | Photoshop for Animators | 3.0 |
| ANIM 80 | Zbrush Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| Total Units | 18 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
Career, salary, and labor market data information.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ANIM 50 | Principles of Animation in Maya | 3.0 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Winter | ||
| ANIM 56 | Photoshop for Animators | 3.0 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| ANIM 51 | Advanced Materials, Lighting and Rendering With Maya | 3.0 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Summer | ||
| ANIM 53 | Advanced Animation/Demo Reels | 3.0 |
| ANIM 80 | Zbrush Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ANIM 52 | Digital Character Animation With Maya | 3.0 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |