Digital Illustration/Animation Certificate

Program Overview

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Summary

The Digital Illustration/Animation certificate is designed to provide knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Animation/Video for Multimedia. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degree in Animation/Video for Multimedia.

What You’ll Learn

• Use concept development procedures and visual communication problem solving in image production environments
• Use computer software applications to create illustrations and other graphic materials
• Demonstrate knowledge of color, perspective, line quality and other illustrative factors
• Explain 3-D concept development, construction, modeling, texture mapping and animation

Courses & Requirements

Program Description:

Shoreline Community College offers a short-term Certificate of Completion (CC) in VCT Digital Illustration/Animation Level II for entry-level positions image production environments. Students interested in advancement are encouraged to enroll in longer courses of study to complete additional certificates or associate degrees in Visual Communication Technology. Students pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree should follow the Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree planning guide.

Certificate of Completion (18 Credits)

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

Additional Information
Please note that courses listed in concentrations have prerequisites that expand the total credits required. However, prerequisites may be waived at the VCT advisor's discretion based on student experience or portfolio presentation. Courses may be substituted or waived by the program faculty advisor.

Program Prerequisites:

ART 131, VCT 124, VCT 125, VCT 134, VCT 135, VCT 136, or portfolio review.

Program Requirements

• VCT 215 Specialization: Adobe Studio/Portfolio 1
• VCT 235 Specialization: Autodesk/3D Studio/Game Design 1
• VCT 252 Introduction to Game Art
• VCT 276 3D Modeling & Animation with Maya

Certificate Completion

Students should automatically receive their Certificate after successful completion of all required courses. If you have not received your Certificate, please contact Jenifer Aydelotte in the Office of Instruction.

Program Advisor:

Christine Shafner Rm 2174
Alan Yates Rm 2054

Program Information:

Length of Program: 18 CreditsCompletion Award: Certificate of CompletionEnrollment: Every QuarterApproximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website:

Plan code: AIVDAC20

Careers & Opportunities

Graduates are hired as illustrators, animators, game artists, photo editors, graphic artists, advertising agency positions (including support staff), numerous positions in publication houses, educational-visual staff and other visual communications services, public relations firms, news agencies and print shops.

Potential employers include: Students who complete the certificate program may find employment in a variety of settings including advertising agencies, publication houses, graphics departments, news agencies, photography studios, print shops and even freelance employment. This certificate is also a fundamentally important base for those interested in pursuing careers within the gaming, game design and animation industry.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
| WA-Resident | Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus | Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
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1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67
5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35
12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08
15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Program Fees

Approximately $60 - $200 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Related Program Options

• Computer Graphics Foundation Certificate
• Web Design Certificate
• Digital Video Certificate
• Digital Photography Certificate
• Creative Project Management AAAS
• Graphic Design AAAS
• Visual Communications Foundation Certificate
• Visual Communications Business Foundation Certificate
• Art and Design Foundation Certificate
• Game Art and Design AAAS
• Visual Communications Foundation with Specialization Certificate
• Humanities Pre-Major
• Foundation Studio Art AFA
• Photography AFA
• Art History Pre-Major
• Animation/Video for Multimedia AAAS
• Visual Communications Computer Foundation Certificate

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Program Information:

Length of Program: 18 CreditsCompletion Award: Certificate of CompletionEnrollment: Every QuarterApproximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website:

Plan code: AIVDAC20

Program Advisor: Christine Shafner (Rm 2174), Alan Yates (Rm 2054)

Program Information: Mary Bonar (Rm 2057)

Certificate of Completion: Students should automatically receive their Certificate after successful completion of all required courses. If you have not received your Certificate, please contact Jenifer Aydelotte in the Office of Instruction.

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

Additional Information: Please note that courses listed in concentrations have prerequisites that expand the total credits required. However, prerequisites may be waived at the VCT advisor's discretion based on student experience or portfolio presentation. Courses may be substituted or waived by the program faculty advisor.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Graduates are hired as illustrators, animators, game artists, photo editors, graphic artists, advertising agency positions (including support staff), numerous positions in publication houses, educational-visual staff and other visual communications services, public relations firms, news agencies and print shops.
• Potential employers include: Students who complete the certificate program may find employment in a variety of settings including advertising agencies, publication houses, graphics departments, news agencies, photography studios, print shops and even freelance employment.
This certificate is also a fundamentally important base for those interested in pursuing careers within the gaming, game design and animation industry.