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Digital Art and Animation Certificate of Achievement

Related Degrees & Certificates

• AA Associate in Arts Degree Program
  • 3D Animation and Videogame Art | 60 units
  • Digital Art and Animation | 60 units
• CA Certificate of Achievement
  • 3D Animation and Videogame Art | 42 units
  • Graphic Design | 19.5 units
  • Video Game Design | 33 units

Career Opportunities

The Digital Art and Animation Program prepares students for entry-level positions as graphic designers, production art designers, web designers, and production assistants in animation, video, and digital media product development such as game development, interactive CD presentations, and digital video.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• Communicate design concepts clearly and concisely (i.e., visual, oral, and written).
• Develop competitive industry-standard skills in the respective fields.
• Understand the elements and principles of design through discipline-specific implementation.

Program Overview

The Digital Art and Animation Department provides courses taught by faculty with extensive academic, professional, and industry experience. Students are guided through the department's project-based courses to develop the knowledge and skills needed to incorporate the principles of visual communication in their work. Each course provides students with projects and evaluating critiques that challenge their creative problem-solving skills. A culminating course (MART 390) provides the opportunity for students to construct their electronic or print portfolio utilizing these projects.

Requirements

Major: Core and Selective Requirements

Complete Core Courses, 21 units

• MART 314 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 units
• MART 366 | Color Management and Theory | 3 units
• MART 372 | Digital Illustration | 3 units
• MART 376 | Introduction to Digital Imaging | 3 units
• MART 379 | Introduction to Digital Animation | 3 units
• MART 385 | Coding for Designers and Artists | 3 units
• MART 389 | Digital Media Careers | 1.5 units
• MART 390 | Portfolio Creation | 1.5 units

Selective Courses, choose a minimum of 6 units from the following:

• MART 325 | Digital Painting | 3 units
• MART 362 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 units
• MART 371 | User Interface/User Experience Design | 3 units
• MART 378 | Digital Page Layout | 3 units

Total Required Units: 27