3D Modeling and Animation Associate of Science

Award Description:

The 3DModeling and Animation Associate of Science Degree is a training ground for aspiring artists seeking opportunities to develop the necessary foundation skills to create content in the realm of 3D computer generated arts. Students follow standard production pipelines and master production tools and processes to expand their creative and technical skills in the areas of 3D modeling, animation, virtual texturing and lighting, rendering, character design and development, environment art, visual effects, compositing, virtual cinematography, pre-production, production, post-production, visualization, and other types of interactive and linear storytelling and visualization. Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to produce complex independent3D animated productions and visualizations, and move on to continue earning their bachelor degree within their chosen emphasis.

 Program Description:

The Multimedia Program is designed to provide students of multimedia the opportunity to develop necessary foundation design skills, master software tools and processes, and experience industry standard production environments in various fields of multimedia production. The program curriculum is structured so as to provide students with a comprehensive balance of aesthetic, technological, and practical design application. Upon completion of this program, students will be qualified for entry level employment in the multimedia industry.

Program Goals and Objectives - The program provides educational instruction and career opportunities to students electing majors and /or courses in multimedia through transferable associate degrees and certificates in specialized multimedia fields.

Award SLOs –  

Students who complete the 3D Modeling and Animation AS Degree will be able to:

·       Create content in 3D computer generated arts including modeling, texturing and lighting, character design and development, and visual effects and compositing.

·       Complete pre-production, production and post-production of 3D animation productions and visualizations.

20-25

The Multimedia program provides educational instruction and career opportunities to students electing majors and /or courses in multimedia through a fully transferable Associate degree and for certificates in specialized multimedia fields.

Career Options:

Visual Communication:

Graphic Designer, Production Artist, Web Designer, Web & Video Content Producer, User Interface Designer, Photo Editor, Logo Designer, Game Artist, Digital Media Designer, Multimedia Developer.

Interactive Media Production:

3D Modeler, Animator, Interactive Media Designer, Web & Video Content Producer, Sales/Advertising Presentation Developer.

 Video Game:

Game Developer, Game Level/Content Designer, Technical Artist, Environment Artist, Character Artist, Prop Artist, Concept Artist, Previsualization Artist, Character Rigger/Animator, Graphics Engineer/Programmer, Software Engineer/Programmer, Multimedia Developer, Sound Artist/Designer, Game Tester, Cinematic Animator

3D Modeling and Animation:

3D Generalist, 3D Animator, 3D Texture Artist, 3D Lighting Artist, 3D Character Artist, 3D Character Rigger, 3D Asset Artist, 3D Environment Artist, 2D/3D Visual Effects Artist, 2D/3D Compositor, 3D Production Artist, 3D Previsualization Artist, 3D Medical Visualization Artist, 3D Architectural Visualization Artist, 3D Product Design Artist

The Multimedia Program is designed to provide students of multimedia the opportunity to develop necessary foundation design skills, master software tools and processes, and experience industry standard production environments in various fields of multimedia production. The program curriculum is structured so as to provide students with a comprehensive balance of aesthetic, technological, and practical design application. Upon completion of this program, students will be qualified for entry level employment in the multimedia industry.