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30 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0371

Course List
Code Title Hours
Courses for a Certificate
ART 216Introduction to Digital Imaging3
ART 224Introduction to Graphic Design3
ART 259Introduction to Web Design3
ART 260Introduction to 3D Animation and Multimedia3
ART 261Advanced 3D Animation and Multimedia3
or ART 270 3D Illustration
ART 262Introduction to Sound Design3
ART 263Introduction to Motion Graphics3
ART 268Digital 2D Animation and Multimedia3
GRD 252Animation and Multimedia Practicum3
Select one of the following:3
ART 250
Introduction to Computer Art
ART 271
Advanced Multimedia Authoring
ART 274
Game Modeling and Character Development
ART 275
Game Systems and Design
GRD 250
Introduction to Video Production
HUM 160
Introduction to Film
Elective: contact an academic advisor for a list of acceptable courses
Total Hours30

Animation and Multimedia Certificate Pathway

The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Animation and Multimedia Certificate. 

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Semester OneHours
ART 216 Introduction to Digital Imaging 3
ART 224 Introduction to Graphic Design 3
ART 259 Introduction to Web Design 3
ART 268 Digital 2D Animation and Multimedia 3
ART 260 Introduction to 3D Animation and Multimedia 3
 Hours15
Semester Two
ART 262 Introduction to Sound Design 3
ART 263 Introduction to Motion Graphics 3
ART 261
or ART 270
Advanced 3D Animation and Multimedia
or 3D Illustration
3
Select one of the following: 3
ART 250
Introduction to Computer Art
ART 274
Game Modeling and Character Development
GRD 250
Introduction to Video Production
GRD 225
Introduction to Digital Content Creation and Streaming Media
HUM 160
Introduction to Film
GRD 252 Animation and Multimedia Practicum 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours30

Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses. Part-time students should contact the program coordinator to discuss a part-time pathway as well as course prerequisites and recommendations.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals of design principles and formats, as they relate to animation and multimedia.
  2. Use the basic tools and techniques of animation and multimedia, including software and special hardware.
  3. Create a portfolio of animation/multimedia projects to demonstrate acquisition of the necessary skills.
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