Animation, A.A.S. (Spring 2012)
The Associate of Applied Science Degree Animation program provides instruction for creating animation, 3D modeling and special effects for applications such as animated shorts, movies and games, and rendering 3D environments. Fundamental drawing skills, interactive concepts, and the development of assets will be covered. Depending on individual choices and talents, students who complete the Animation program should be prepared for employment as an animator, a game art creator, a 3D visual artist, and/or a special effects artist.
(Major Code 2630; CIP Code 10.0304)
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Prerequisite for Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Note: Prior to the beginning of the program, the student must take the following prerequisite, or have taken the equivalent transfer course, or have passed the waiver test (where applicable), or have obtained a waiver from the department. | ||
| CDTP 135 | Desktop Photo Manipulation I: Photoshop | 1 |
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 130 | Interactive Media Concepts | 2 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 121 | ||
| CIM 140 | Interactive Media Assets | 4 |
| Prerequisites: CDTP 135 AND prerequisite or corequisite CIM 130 | ||
| ANI 123 | Concept Art for Animation | 3 |
| ANI 145 | Introduction to 3D Animation | 3 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: ANI 123 | ||
| ENGL 121 | Composition I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or appropriate placement test score or EAP 113 and EAP 117 |
Total Semester Hours: 15
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Animation Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Electives | 3 | |
| ANI 245 | Character Animation | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ANI 145 | ||
| ENGL 140 | Writing for Interactive Media | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 121 | ||
| ANI 125 | Introduction to 2D Animation | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ANI 123 | ||
| ART 130 | Drawing I | 3 |
Total Semester Hours: 18
Third Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Health and/or Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| ANI 255 | Advanced Animation and Effects | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ANI 245 | ||
| ART 231 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ART 130 | ||
| MUS 156 | MIDI Music Composition | 3 |
| BUS 141 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ANI 270 | Visual Effects and Compositing | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ANI 145 |
Total Semester Hours: 16
Fourth Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Animation Elective | 3 | |
| Science and/or Math Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science and/or Economics Elective | 3 | |
| ANI 260 | Animation Capstone | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ANI 255 | ||
| ANI 273 | Career Preparation | 4 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: ANI 260 |
Total Semester Hours: 16
Animation Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 150 | Digital Narratives | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 121 | ||
| ANI 250 | Game Art Assets | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ANI 145 | ||
| ANI 258 | Game Level Design | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ANI 145 | ||
| GAME 101 | Computer Game Creation | 4 |
| GAME 110 | Flash Gaming | 4 |
| GAME 200 | Game Design | 3 |
| CIM 133 | Screen Design | 4 |
| Prerequisite: CDTP 135 | ||
| CIM 135 | Digital Imaging and Video | 3 |
| Prerequisite: CDTP 135 Recommended: PHOT 121 | ||
| CIM 156 | Interactive Authoring I | 4 |
| Prerequisite: CIM 130 and prerequisite or corequisite: CIM 140 | ||
| CIM 235 | Advanced Digital Video | 3 |
| Prerequisite: CIM 135 | ||
| CIM 254 | Interact Authoring II | 4 |
| Prerequisite: CIM 156 | ||
| ART 131 | Drawing II | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ART 130 | ||
| ART 232 | Life Drawing II | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ART 231 |
Total Program Hours: 65