| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Animation AS Degree program prepares students for careers in animation and gaming through a blend of art and technology-based skills. The program offers specializations in Animation and Gaming, with required courses in drawing, animation principles, and 3D modeling. Graduates are qualified for entry-level positions as junior animators, character designers, storyboard artists, 3D modelers, and game designers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Animation Program offers an integrated/interdisciplinary approach to prepare students to meet current and future job market demands. The student will be given a balanced blend of art and technology-based skills essential for today’s careers in animation. The program offers both an A.S. degree and certificates. Course content is driven by industry needs in order to provide the student with the best possible preparation for a career in animation or for transfer to an institution of higher learning. This Animation AS Degree provides expertise leading to employment opportunities as junior animators, character designers, storyboard artists, 3D modelers and game designers. This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Outline:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units | |---|---|---| | ANIM 100 | Digital Paint and Ink | 3 | | ANIM 101A | Drawing - Gesture and Figure | 3 | | ANIM 108 | Principles of Animation | 3 | | ANIM 110 | Animal Drawing | 3 | | ANIM 115 | Storyboarding | 3 | | ANIM 116 | Character Development | 1.5 |
Required Electives
Choose one of the following specializations:
Animation
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units | |---|---|---| | ANIM 130 | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 | | ANIM 132 | Intermediate 3D Modeling | 3 | | ANIM 140 | Introduction to 3D Animation | 3 | | ANIM 146 | Intermediate 3D Animation | 3 | | ANIM 148 | Demo Reel | 3 | | ANIM 172 | Motion Graphics, Compositing and Visual Effects | 3 | | ANIM 175 | Digital Animation | 3 |
Gaming
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units | |---|---|---| | ANIM 122 | Introduction to Virtual Reality Design and Technology | 3 | | ANIM 130 | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 | | ANIM 131 | Introduction to Game Design | 3 | | ANIM 140 | Introduction to 3D Animation | 3 | | ANIM 141 | Game Level Design | 3 | | ANIM 148 | Demo Reel | 3 |
Choose two courses from the following (6-7 units):
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units | |---|---|---| | ANIM 151 | Game Art Development | 3 | | ANIM 210 | Building Worlds in Virtual Reality | 3 | | CSCI 110 | Fundamentals of Computer Science | 4 |
Total Units: 37.5-41.5
Plan of Study Grid:
| Term | Units | |---|---| | Fall Term 1 | 13 | | Winter Term 1 | 0 | | Spring Term 1 | 13.5 | | Summer Term 1 | 0.5 | | Fall Term 2 | 12 | | Winter Term 2 | 6 | | Spring Term 2 | 12 |
Careers:
This Animation AS Degree provides expertise leading to employment opportunities as junior animators, character designers, storyboard artists, 3D modelers and game designers.
Other:
The Animation & Gaming Website provides further information about the program.
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Entry Requirements:
UK applicants:
- GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent
- English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent)
- A-level subjects: Grade C in Mathematics, plus a pass in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics.
- *Maths requirement can also be met by the Cambridge Pre-U Mathematics at Merit 3.
- EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: You must be studying one of the following: Aeronautical Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Land-based Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations and Maintenance Engineering. Please list the units you are taking in your application.
- Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Mathematics and 15 credits in another science or technology subject.
- Baccalaureate IB: A minimum grade of 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and a pass in one of the following at Higher Level: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies.
- Irish Highers: H2 in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Technology.
- T Levels: Grade C in A-Level Mathematics, in addition to your T Level qualification. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.
