Digital Art and Animation Associate in Arts Degree Program
Program Overview
Digital Art and Animation Associate in Arts Degree Program
Related Degrees & Certificates
- AA Associate in Arts Degree Program
- 3D Animation and Videogame Art | 60 units
- CA Certificate of Achievement
- 3D Animation and Videogame Art | 42 units
- Digital Art and Animation | 27 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 in animation, video, web development, and digital media development such as game development, interactive presentations, website development, 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
AA Degree 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 Major Units: 27
And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.
Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Digital Art and Animation program trains students for entry-level positions in animation, video, web development, and digital media development, such as game development, interactive presentations, website development, and digital video.
Objectives:
- Communicate design concepts clearly and concisely (i.e., visual, oral, and written).
- Develop competitive industry standard skills in the respective fields.
Teaching:
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 into their work. Each course provides students with projects and evaluating critiques that challenge their creative problem-solving skills.
