3D Animation and Videogame Art Certificate of Achievement

Program Overview

The 3D Animation & Video Game Art Program provides a comprehensive education in the artistic and technical aspects of 3D animation and modeling. Students develop industry-standard skills, understand design principles, and learn the entire production process, from concept to delivery. The program emphasizes both traditional animation techniques and the latest 3D software, preparing students for careers in animation, character development, modeling, and more.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The 3D Animation & Video Game Art Program is a well-rounded program that emphasizes both the artistic and technical aspects of 3D modeling and animation. The curriculum covers the entire production process and workflow of 3D animation, from storyboarding and conceptualization to the final delivery of the rendered product. It incorporates traditional animation techniques, life drawing, and the technical fundamentals of 3D animation and modeling.

Program Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Communicate design concepts clearly and effectively through visual, oral, and written means.
• Develop industry-standard skills in the field.
• Understand and apply the elements and principles of design through discipline-specific implementation.

Outline:

Core Courses (39 units):

• ART 207: Life Drawing
• MART 325: Digital Painting
• MART 379: Introduction to Digital Animation
• MART 385: Coding for Designers and Artists
• MART 389: Digital Media Careers
• MART 390: Portfolio Creation
• MART 400: Motion Graphics
• MART 405: Storyboard Development for Animation and Interactive Media
• MART 416: Drawing For Animation
• MART 417: Principles of Animation
• MART 418: History of Animation
• MART 420: Introduction to 3D Modeling and Animation
• MART 421: Advanced 3D Modeling and Animation
• MART 424: 3D Animation Fundamentals
• MART 425: Advanced 3D Animation

Selective Courses (minimum 3 units):

• MART 314: Introduction to Computer Graphics
• MART 362: Introduction to Digital Photography
• MART 363: Advanced Digital Photography
• MART 366: Color Management and Theory
• MART 372: Digital Illustration
• MART 376: Introduction to Digital Imaging
• MART 380: Advanced Digital Animation
• MART 422: Introduction to Rigging
• MART 431: Special Effects and Compositing
• MART 432: 3D Environments and Hard Surface Modeling

Teaching:

• Classes are taught in a state-of-the-art computer studio with the latest versions of industry-standard software packages.
• Faculty members have extensive industry experience and their expertise is critical to the success of students in this growing field.

Careers:

• Animation
• Character development
• Storyboarding
• Modeling
• Rigging
• Effects work in film, games, mobile devices, apps, location-based entertainment, elearning, accident re-creation, courtroom animation, simulations, product design