Program Overview

Digital Arts: Computer Animation at Cerritos College

Certificate of Achievement

The Cerritos College Computer Animation Certificate combines a solid core of art foundation courses to build visual literacy with current computer graphics technology. Students develop technical proficiency and problem-solving skills through both traditional and digital media. Students learn the fundamental concepts of visual literacy and critical thinking skills in three-dimensional design, 3D modeling, and animation that will enable them to enter the workforce. Students develop personal professional portfolios of their artwork, which enable them to enter the workforce.

Salary, Growth, and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $46,000 to $162,000 with an average salary of $105,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Special Effects Artists and Animators
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +8.2%
  • Average Salary: $133,000
  • Salary Range: $97,000 - $162,000
• Film and Video Editors
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +9.4%
  • Average Salary: $101,000
  • Salary Range: $64,000 - $131,000
• Sound Engineering Technicians
  • Education Level: Postsecondary nondegree award
  • Job Growth: -1.2%
  • Average Salary: $83,000
  • Salary Range: $46,000 - $120,000

Program Map

Digital Arts: Computer Animation - Full-time

• Certificate of Achievement: 30.0 Units
• Major Course
• General Education Course
• Elective Course
• Milestone
• Offers Microcredential

Fall 2024 - 1st Term

• 15.0 UNITS
  • MAJ ART 102 or ART 103 or FILM 159: 3.0 Units
  • MAJ ART 110: 3.0 Units - Freehand Drawing
  • MAJ ART 193: 3.0 Units - Motion Picture Editing
  • MAJ ART 191A: 3.0 Units - 3D Computer Animation
  • MAJ ART 195: 3.0 Units - 3D Modeling for Animation

Spring 2025 - 2nd Term

• 15.0 UNITS
  • MAJ ART 112: 3.0 Units - Life Drawing
  • MAJ ART 114: 3.0 Units - Storyboarding and Animation Principles for Film
  • MAJ ART 191B: 3.0 Units - 3D Computer Animation Project
  • MAJ ART 121 or ART 194A or ART 198 or ART 195B: 3.0 Units
  • MAJ ART 198: 3.0 Units - Motion Graphics

Digital Arts: Computer Animation - Certificate of Achievement

• 30.0 units