Animation & Rich Media, Illustration for Animation, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• GRD 453 - Illustration for Animation Credits: 3

Semester 2

• GRD 477 - Storyboarding & Scriptwriting Credits: 3

Semester 3

• GRD 455 - 2D Animation Credits: 3

Total Minimum Credits Required to Complete this Certificate: 9 Credits*

*Program entry requirements are not included in total credits required for this program.  

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$160.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Note: Financial aid may be used to purchase a computer. Apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Approximate total cost for the program: $3,560-$4,140**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Use animation and illustrations to communicate messages, stories, and ideas
• Create illustrations of characters, objects, and environments
• Create animation sequences using traditional and digital animation techniques
• Apply The Principles of Animation
• Observe and draw from life and photo reference
• Design and construct characters, objects, and environments
• Participate in group and individual feedback critique sessions

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Have good computer skills.
• Have an enthusiasm for improving traditional art and drawing skills
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to follow directions, instructions and take direction from supervisors, clients and co-workers
• Attention to detail, analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new procedures and technical skills quickly and independently.
• Teamwork, collaboration and the ability to take direction from supervisors, clients and coworkers to improve your work.
• Manage your time to meet established deadlines, work on multiple projects, and stay within a project budget.
• Work long hours to complete illustrations, animations, and projects.
• Desire and discipline to spend whatever time it takes to complete complicated projects.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• Provide a foundation toward career options within the illustration and animation industry.
• Constantly evolving industry requires motivation and lifelong learning to stay up-to-date with technology.
• Related Job Title:  Fine Artist - Painter, Sculptor, Illustrator Entry Level: $12,451 Median Wage: $18,232 Source: https://dmacc.emsicc.com/careers/fine-artists-including-painter-sculptor-andillustrator?region=Des%20Moines-West%20Des%20Moines,%20IA&radius= 
   
  Related Job Title: Storyboard Artist Entry Level: $31,000 Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Storyboard_Artist/Salary 
   
  Related Job Title: 2D Animator Entry Level: $30,000 Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Animator%2c_2D/Hourly_Rate 
  

Program Competencies

1. Appraise the process of drawing from life
2. Interpret character development and determine the illustration needs for effective characters
3. Evaluate the basic needs and goals of scripts and storyboards
4. Assess the process of creating a storyboard
5. Generate drawings for animation
6. Adopt traditional 2D animation tools and techniques

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