Digital Animation Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

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Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Digital Animation and enter the workforce. Students explore basic design concepts, basic and advanced drawing techniques, story boarding, and 3D animation technology. This digital media degree gives students the foundation to go into a variety of career fields, from traditional advertising agencies to design agencies to video production companies to web production companies. Students learn how to use industry-standard design software and learn about typography, images, and the creative process involved in designing graphics that clearly present information. Our digital media degree program also includes a series of art courses to give students a solid foundation in the core of graphic design.

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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
1.  Demonstrate a knowledge of current design and multimedia software applications through a variety of skill-based activities
2.  Create digital designs that demonstrate design principles and processes for multimedia output
3.  Demonstrate an understanding of multimedia design as it applies to visual communication and target audience analysis
4.  Generate graphics that emphasize effective visual communication
5.  Design for Web that utilizes design principles, organizational and navigational planning
6.  Be able to discuss, analyze and utilize hardware and software for multimedia

First Semester

MGD 1011	Adobe Photoshop I	3
MGD 1012	Adobe Illustrator I	3
MGD 1017	Intro to Visual Communications	3
MGD 1019	Maya I	3
MGD 1053	3D Animation I	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Upon completion of MGD 1011, MGD 1012, MGD 1017, MGD 1019, and MGD 1053, you should apply for the Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology Certificate.

Second Semester

MGD 1042	Digital Animatics	3
MGD 1067	Game Design I	3
MGD 1043	Motion Graphic Design I (Software)	3
ENGLISH	Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031)	3
MGD 2053	3D Animation II	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Campus offerings vary by semester for Motion Graphic Design I (MGD 1043) and After Effects I (MGD 1065). You should take the course when it is offered at your desired campus location either in semester 2 or semester 3.

Third Semester

MGD 1065	After Effects I	3
ELECTIVE	MGD 2011/2012/1064/2043 or Any MGD Prefix	3
ART 1002	Visual Concepts 2-D Design	3
ART 1201	Drawing I	3
MATH 1140 or Higher	Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Campus offerings vary by semester for Motion Graphic Design I (MGD 1043) and After Effects I (MGD 1065). You should take the course when it is offered at your desired campus location either in semester 2 or semester 3

Campus offerings vary by semester for Animation Production (MGD 2057) and Game Design II (MGD 2067). You should take the course when it is offered at your desired campus location in semester 3 or semester 4.

Fourth Semester

GENERAL EDUCATION	Intro to Business (BUS 1015), Intro to PC Applications (CIS 1018), Principles of Computing (CSC 1001), Intro to Programming (CSC 1019), Any ART, Any COM, or Any World Language (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course	3
MGD 2067	Game Design II	3
MGD 2057	Animation Production	3
ELECTIVE	MGD 2011/2012/1064/2043 or Any MGD Prefix	3
MGD 2068	Business for Creatives	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Campus offerings vary by semester for Animation Production (MGD 2057) and Game Design II (MGD 2067). You should take the course when it is offered at your desired campus location in semester 3 or semester 4.

MGD 2068 must be taken in your last two semesters.

Upon completion of MGD 1011, MGD 1012, MGD 1017, MGD 1019, MGD 1042, MGD 1053, MGD 1067, MGD 2053, MGD 2068, and one course from: MGD 1043 or MGD 1065, you should apply for the Digital Animation Certificate.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

Scheduling may vary per campus locations. You are encouraged to register for courses in accord with your main campus scheduling.

The Digital Animation Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree is valued with higher regard as it requires more education to obtain than a certificate. As such, it is recommended that interested students declare the AAS Degree as the overall goal. Students declaring the AAS Degree will also complete the Fundamentals of Multimedia Certificate as well as a certificate in the chosen focus area by the time of graduation.

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.