Commercial Graphics

Associate in Industrial Technology
Animation Career Path
Credit Requirements: 72 Semester Credit Hours

The animation career path in the Commercial Graphics associate degree provides training in animation, modeling, character rigging, texture painting, camera tracking, compositing and other artistry skills necessary for working in the electronic arts industry.  Students will build a knowledge base necessary for creating work for special effects productions within the defense, game, commercial, and film industries.

Recommended Sequence of Courses

First Semester - Fall

 
ART 111

Basic Drawing I

3

 
ARV 121

Design

3

 
ARV 217

Computer Imagery

3

 
ARV 222

Computer Animation

3

 
CPT 101

Introduction to Computers

3

 or
CPT 102

Basic Computer Concepts

3

Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

 
ARV 123

Composition and Color

3

 
ARV 124

Sequential Drawing I

3

 
ARV 223

3-D Animation I

3

 
ENG 101

English Composition I

3

 
RTV 102

Lighting Fundamentals

3

Total 15

Third Semester - Summer

 
ARV 125

Drawing for Animators

3

 or
FLM 230

Animation Production

3

 
ARV 224

3-D Animation II

3

 
FLM 148

Basic Editing

3

 
SPC 205

Public Speaking

3

Total 12

Fourth Semester - Fall

 
ARV 227

Web Site Design I

3

 
ARV 247

3D Animation III

3

 
ARV 249

Special Effects

3

 
RTV 101

Audio Techniques

3

 or
FLM 169

Advanced Post Production II

3

 
MAT 155

Contemporary Mathematics

3

 or
MAT 110

College Algebra

3

 or
MAT 120

Probability and Statistics

3

 or
MAT 170

Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I

3

Total 15

Fifth Semester - Spring

 
ART 105

Film as Art

3

 
ARV 248

3D Animation IV

3

 
ARV 263

Special Projects in Computer Animation

3

 
ARV 280

Visual Arts Exit Portfolio

3

 

 ELE SSC   Select one course from Behavioral and Social Sciences Electives

3


Total 15