Animation and Motion Graphics Certificates
The Animation and Motion Graphics certificates offer professional training for moving graphics including 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, and visual effects. Learn the art and design skills necessary for professional moving graphics, including those for digital filmmaking, the Web, game design and other modeling and animation careers. Level I provides information and skills towards entry-level employment. Level II provides advanced training for employment. You may work on Levels I and II consecutively or concurrently.
Half-time to full-time students should be able to complete one Level Certificate in two semesters or fewer. A schedule of 12 or more classes in a semester is full-time. Six classes is half-time. Registration is on-going, so students may begin the certificate program at any time.
Animation and Motion Graphics, Level I
Required Design Courses (4)
| No. | Course | Offered | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55201 | Drawing Basics for Graphics | Fall 2012 | $279.00 |
| 55202 | Illustration Fundamentals | Fall 2012 | $279.00 |
| 55231 | Storyboarding | Summer 2012 | $229.00 |
| 55232 | History of Animation | Fall 2012 | $229.00 |
OR
| 55332 | History of Filmmaking | Fall 2012 | $279.00 |
Required Business Courses (1)
| No. | Course | Offered | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55625 | Legal Issues in Digital Arts | Summer 2012 | $219.00 |
Computer Prerequisite (as needed)
| No. | Course | Offered | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51101 | Windows 7: Operating System Basics | Summer 2012 | $279.00 |
OR
| 54101 | Mac Operating System Basics | Summer 2012 | $279.00 |
OR
| 54111 | Mac Operating System Basics--Fast Track | Summer 2012 | $219.00 |
Required Computer Courses (10)
| No. | Course | Offered | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56101 | Computer Graphics: An Introduction | Summer 2012 | $279.00 |
| 56211 | Illustrator: Beginning | Summer 2012 | $279.00 |
| 56311 | Photoshop: Beginning | Summer 2012 | $279.00 |
| 57105 | Principles of Motion Graphics | Summer 2012 | $269.00 |
| 57111 | Flash: Beginning | Summer 2012 | $279.00 |
| 57112 | Flash: Intermediate | Summer 2012 | $279.00 |
| 57115 | Cartoon Animation with Flash | Fall 2012 | $219.00 |
| 57411 | After Effects: Beginning | Fall 2012 | $329.00 |
OR
| 57431 | Motion: Beginning | Spring 2013 | $479.00 |
OR
| 57951 | Motion 101: Introduction to Motion 5 | Spring 2013 | $579 |
| 57601 | Digital Audio: An Introduction | Fall 2012 | $269.00 |
| 57311 | Premiere: Beginning | Summer 2012 | $429.00 |
OR
| 57322 | Final Cut Pro: Beginning-Intermediate | Summer 2012 | $699.00 |
OR
| 57911 | FCP 101: Introduction to Final Cut Pro X | Summer 2012 | $799.00 |
Animation & Motion Graphics, Level II
Prerequisites (as needed)
Animation and Motion Graphics Certificate Level I courses as needed, or equivalent experience.
For information on advanced curriculum in Animation and Motion Graphics, contact the program supervisor.
Contact
- Caroline Orcutt - Program Supervisor:
(505) 277-6037
Email
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