Animation & Rich Media, Introduction to 3D Animation, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• ANI 485 - Animation 1 Credits: 3

Semester 2

• ANI 465 - 3D Modeling and Texturing Credits: 3

Semester 3

• ANI 487 - Animation 2 Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 9 Credits*

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

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$193.00 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.

Approximate total cost for the program: $3,800-$4,455**
**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Use 3D animation to communicate messages, stories,  and ideas to others
• Create digital characters, objects, and environments
• Create quality assets for film, television, video games, and more.
• Plan, budget and produce 3D animation projects
• Edit, finish and render 3D animation projects

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Have good computer skills.
• Have traditional art and drawing skills to visually communicate ideas.
• 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 software 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 on a computer using specialized design software.
• 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 animation industry.
• Constantly evolving industry requires motivation and lifelong learning to stay up-to-date with technology.
• Related Job Title: Multimedia Artist and Animator Entry Level: $21,841 Median Salary: $33,596 Experienced: $54,783 - 70,530 (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023) 
   

Program Competencies

1. Apply the use of traditional animation techniques to 3d software
2. Evaluate the Principles of Animation
3. Create rich digital textures by using a variety of graphic tools
4. Create procedural maps with the material editor panel
5. Generate multiple core body mechanics cycles
6. Create Emotional and Performance-Based Animation

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