Digital Animation Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a Certificate in Digital Animation and enter the workforce. Students explore the features, skills and techniques of digital animation software. This certificate program prepares students for entry-level career positions dealing with the production of interactive presentations, medical illustration, gaming, web animation, and cartooning. This degree requires the use of a computer for prolonged periods of time during class and lab, analytical and creative abilities, and basic computer skills to begin the program.

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My Academic Plan: Full-Time

Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your certificate. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate in 2 semesters (1 year). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

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 or MGD 1065	Motion Graphic Design I (MGD 1043) or After Effects I (1065)	3
MGD 2053	3D Animation II	3
MGD 2068	Business for Creatives	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note:  MGD 2068 must be taken in your last two semesters.

You should apply for the Digital Animation Certificate at the end of Semester 2.

My Academic Plan: Part-Time

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate within 4 semesters (2 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

Fall Semester 1

MGD 1011	Adobe Photoshop I	3
MGD 1012	Adobe Illustrator I	3
MGD 1017	Intro to Visual Communications	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Spring Semester 2

MGD 1019	Maya I	3
MGD 1053	3D Animation I	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

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.

Fall Semester 3

MGD 1042	Digital Animatics	3
MGD 1067	Game Design I	3
MGD 1043 or MGD 1065	Motion Graphic Design I (MGD 1043) or After Effects I (1065)	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Spring Semester 4

MGD 2053	3D Animation II	3
MGD 2068	Business for Creatives	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Semester Note:  MGD 2068 must be taken in your last two semesters.

You should apply for the Digital Animation Certificate at the end of Semester 4.

Total Credit Hours: 30

Prior Learning eligible course

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Important Program Notes:

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

The Design 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.