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Submitter's Information
Sian Geraghty
Assistant Professor
South Central Coast
Allan Hancock College
CTE Dean
Tom Lamica
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Program Details
Animation Foundation
New Program
Animation (061440)
08/15/25
The Animation Foundation Certificate of Achievement will provide students with a foundation in animation and visual storytelling. Upon completion of this certificate students will demonstrate a solid foundation in the traditional and digital skills and knowledge necessary for creative industries: design foundations, character ideation, 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, and production. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of industry-standard software. The Animation Foundation Certificate of Achievement provides students with opportunities to develop work to include in professional portfolios, university-required portfolios, and develop skills for entry-level employment in the creative industries.
Six completers. Based on the average number off graduates over the last 3 years of the Animation & Game Art A.S. program.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The Animation Foundation Certificate of Achievement will provide students with a foundation in animation and visual storytelling. Upon completion of this certificate students will demonstrate a solid foundation in traditional and digital animation skills including character ideation, animation, motion graphics, design, and production. This certificate is valuable to the student who plans to enter this field, as well as the student who is already working in the industry and wishes to update their skills.
Course Units and Hours
18 units minimum / 18 units maximum
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Course Report
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
ART 120 | Drawing 1 | 3 | Y1 - fall |
| MMAC 117 | 3D Computer Animation 1 | 3 | Y1 - fall |
| MMAC 126 | Introduction to Motion Graphics | 3 | Y1 - fall |
| MMAC 115 | Introduction to Animation | 3 | Y1 - spring |
| Plus 6 units from the following electives: | |||
| GRPH 108 | Design 1 on the Computer | 3 | Y1 - spring |
| ART 122 | Life Drawing 1 | 3 | Y1 - spring |
| GRPH 112 | Digital Imagery | 3 | Y1 - spring |
| GRPH 130 | 3D Modeling for Production | 3 | Y1 - spring |
| MMAC 114 | Game & App Design | 3 | Y1 - spring |
| MMAC 116 | Intermediate Animation | 3 | Y2 - fall |
| MMAC 118 | 3D Animation 2 | 3 | Y2 - fall |
| MMAC 128 | Intermediate Motion Graphics | 3 | Y2 - fall |
| MUS 115 | Introduction to Sound Recording & Mixing | 3 | Y1/Y2 - fall |
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11/12/24 - 01:20 PM
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