Animation and Cartoon Arts Certificate (2504)
Cartoons and animations have been an active form of entertainment since Edison’s kinescope techniques of the late 1800s. This program relies on a foundation of basic cartoon art skills and develops their role in contemporary media industry. Modern animation skills are developed through hands-on training and professional business outcomes. Also included is in-depth analysis and training in three-dimensional animation skills, both for entertainment and industrial applications. This program is designed to meet the needs for gainful employment in the media industry.
Courses
- ARTS 1120 — Art Appreciation (OT36) 3 Credits
- ARTS 1130 — Art Drawing I (TAG) 3 Credits
- ENGL 2215 — Graphic Fiction 4 Credits
- GRDS 1010 — Visual Organization (CTAG) 3 Credits
- GRDS 1375 — Computer Graphics AI, ID and PS 3 Credits
- ITCS 1010 — Programming Logic (CTAG, TAG) 3 Credits
- ITCS 1105 — Web Programming I (CTAG, TAG) 3 Credits
- ITCS 1820 — Java Programming I (CTAG, TAG) 3 Credits
- MDIA 1003 — Introduction to the Multimedia Computer 1 Credit
- MDIA 1010 — The Business and History of Broadcast and Interactive Media 2 Credits
- MDIA 1080 — Staff Practice I 1 Credit
- MDIA 1200 — Video I: Introduction to Video Production and Broadcast 3 Credits
- MDIA 1500 — Interactive Media I: Introduction to Interactive Production 3 Credits
- MDIA 1600 — Animation I: Introduction to Two and Three-Dimensional Animation 3 Credits
- MDIA 1605 — Animation II: Two Dimensional Animation and Cartooning 3 Credits
- MDIA 1640 — Cartoon Animation Drawing 2 Credits
- MDIA 1700 — Interactive Entertainment I: Introduction to Entertainment Production 3 Credits
- MDIA 2080 — Staff Practice II 1 Credit
- MDIA 2600 — Animation III: Three Dimensional Animation 3 Credits
- MDIA 2605 — Animation IV: Advanced Animation 3 Credits
- MDIA 2660 — Virtual Set and World Design 2 Credits
- MUSC 1200 — Music Appreciation (OT36) 3 Credits
- MUSC 1215 — World Music (OT36) 3 Credits
- MUSC 1800 — Popular Music: Rock, Jazz, Country, and Hip-Hop (OT36) 3 Credits
- PHOT 1100 — Basic Photography (TAG) 3 Credits
- PHOT 1105 — Basic Photography - Digital (TAG) 3 Credits
- PHOT 1400 — Commercial Photography 3 Credits