3D Animation

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Curriculum Code No. 3152

Department of the Arts: Communications Office
Hicks Art Center • Phone (215) 968-8425

This program provides the student with hands-on knowledge in digital illustration, 3-D modeling, and 3-D animation via the computer. The student will explore different methods of modeling and animation and how computers work in this process. The student will also explore how digital animation relates to the video and cinema industries. Employment opportunities would be in entry-level positions such as game developer and 3-D animator for video or web.

Graduates of this program are able to:

  • Construct and animate 3-D models and incorporate them in video, print, and multimedia products;
  • Use software tools and visual design concepts to create animated sequences;
  • Successfully use 3-D animation software; and
  • Apply color theory, 3-D design, and artwork-development techniques appropriate to 3-D animation.

Note: Software costs can be high. Students may plan extra time to use campus computing labs to complete course projects..

Certificate Course Requirements*

VAMM100

 Digital Imaging 3
VAMM120 Interface Design

3
VAMM130 3-D Modeling Concepts A3
VAMM209 Multimedia Concepts I A3
VAMM230 3-D Digital Animation A3
VAGD102 Illustration: Drawing and Digital A3
  Multimedia Electives6
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Multimedia Electives (select 2 coursers):

CISC113 Visual Basic Programming I A
CISC115 Computer Science I A
VACV130 Media Scriptwriting
VACV135 Video Studio Production I
VACV137 Audio Production
MUSC124 Electronic Music Synthesis I
VAFA100 Drawing Fundamentals
VAFA110 Digital Photography Fundamentals
VAMM110 Web and Interactive Design
VAMM210 Multimedia Concepts II A

A Course requires prerequisite.

*Since the individual circumstances and backgrounds of students vary, all students planning to complete this certificate program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to develop a planned sequence of courses to meet their individual needs.