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Arnold Martin
Assistant Professor
Los Angeles
El Camino College
CTE Dean
David Gonzale
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Program Details
Digital Art and Design
New Program
Animation (061440)
08/25/25
The Digital Art and Design Technology Program prepares students to enter the workforce. Earning the degree or certificate, prepares the student to pursue careers in Digital Art and Design Technology fields such as 2D & 3D animation, VFX, 3D modeling, and game art and animation. Students have the option of pursuing one of six paths that can result in an Associate in Science Degree or Certificate of Achievements. Students earning either the degree or certificates will be ready to enter the industry with a professional portfolio.
Anticipated enrollment completer projection is 20
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goals:
This degree is the culmination of the 5 stackable certificates that will prepare students for a career in Digital Art and Design Technology. The stackable certificates will feed into an AS in Digital Art & Design Technology. The degree supports students entering in careers in 2D & 3D animation, VFX, 3D modeling, and game art and animation, which there is market demand for.
Program Objectives:
Students completing this degree will develop skills for 2D & 3D animation, VFX, 3D modeling, and game art and animation to be successful in careers in these disciplines.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
42
60
Course Report
This degree has 15 required units that include the 4 foundation classes and the capstone class, 21 units that allow students to select their specialization, and 6 elective units, plus 18 units for G.E. pattern. This is a local A.S.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DART 101 | Digital Concept Design Principles and Tools | 3 | Y1 |
| DART 102 | Digital Illustration Design Principles and Tools | 3 | Y1 |
| DART 103 | Digital Animation Principles and Tools | 3 | Y1 |
| DART 104 | Digital Modeling Principles and Tools | 3 | Y1 |
| DART 290 | Animation Capstone Studio | 3 | Y2 |
| DART 111 -or- DART 115 -or- DART 121 -or- DART 131 -or- DAR 140 -or- DART 150 -or- DART 155 -or- DART 211 -or- DART 221 -or- DART 231 -or- DAR 241 -or- DART 95 -or- DART 99 -or- GPM 100 -or- GPM 110 | Concept Design: Characters & Props -or- Concept Design: Storyboards -or- Character Animation -or- 3D Characters & Props -or- 3D Character Animation & Rigging -or- 2D Game Art & Interaction -or- 3D Game Art & Interaction -or- Visual Development & Environments -or- 2D Animation Studio -or- 3D Procedural Modeling, Simulation & FX -or- 3D Animation Studio -or- Cooperative Work Experience Education -or- Independent Study -or- Introduction to Games Design & Development -or- Game Design Fundamentals | 21 | Y1/Y2 |
| ART 110 -or- ART 130 -or- ART 131 -or- ART 210 -or- ART 217 -or- ART 218 -or- ART 160 -or- ART 181 -or- FILM 105 -or- PHOT 101 | Drawing Fundamentals -or- Two-Dimensional Design I -or- Typography I -or- Drawing Fundamentals I -or- Life Drawing I -or- Life Drawing II -or- Three-Dimensional Design -or- Beginning Sculpture -or- Media Aesthetics -or- Elementary Photography | 6 | Y2 |
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El Camino Community College District
El Camino College
David Gonzales
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New Program
Digital Art & Design Technology is a new Career and Technical Education program at El Camino College. The program is focused on creating a path for students interested in careers in Animation, Game Art, VFX, and Concept Design. The development of this program is supported by the LMI data and responds to the regional initiatives for Arts, Media, and Entertainment.
ELAC - Animation A.A, SMC - Animation A.S., Rio Hondo - Animation A.A., Mt. SAC - Animation A.S.
Anticipated unduplicated enrollment is roughly 50 students annually. The classes are new so this is an estimate.
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT)/ DIGITAL MEDIA
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Submission Details
11/01/24 - 05:31 PM
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