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Submitter's Information

Name

Ruth Casillas

Title

Program Coordinator

Region

Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)

College

Santa Monica College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Patricia G. Ramos

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

3D Production

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Animation (061440)

Projected Start Date

08/26/19

Catalog Description

The 3D Production certificate is comprehensive student of the process of creating three-dimensional assets for a variety of projects using standard industry tools and methods.

 

Program Learning Outcomes: Create original content that demonstrates an understanding of the professional 3D production pipeline. Develop an effective portfolio for transfer or entry-level employment in the entertainment industry.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Based on the most recent data regarding enrollments and success rates, we project approximately 30-50 completions annually.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The 3D Production certificate develops the necessary skills for creating high quality 3D content for use in the entertainment industry. Students will receive hands-on experience with industry tools and methods, and will develop an effective portfolio for transfer or entry-level employment.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

17

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)

ANIM 35
3D Modeling
3
S1
ANIM 36
3D Texturing and Rendering

3
S1
ANIM 37
3D Character Creation
3
S2
ANIM 38
3D Character Rigging
3
S2
ANIM 75
Career Development
2
S3

ANIM 85, Animation Studio, 3, S3

Program Requirements

Students with no prior experience are strongly encouraged to complete the Animation Foundation Certificate of Achievement before enrolling in the 3D Production Program

Supporting Documents

Upload Labor Market Information (LMI)

Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)

District

Santa Monica Community College District

College

Santa Monica College

CRLC Member

Patricia G. Ramos

Email

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Phone

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Reason for approval request.

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program.
The existing Animation program, consisting of a Certificate of Achievement and A.S. Degree, is a total of 50 major units, making it nearly impossible for students to complete in two years. We propose to restructure the Animation CoA by reducing the required units 34 to 15 and renaming it Animation Foundation. The existing areas of concentration will be converted from department certificates to stackable Certificates of Achievement in 2D Animation, 3D Animation, 3D Production, and Visual Development. Students who complete the Animation Foundation CoA and at least one concentration CoA will be eligible for the Animation A.S Degree upon completing the required GE. We believe by streamlining the Animation program into these stackable certificates, we can significantly increase student completions and more easily facilitate articulation to four-year schools while maintaining alignment with the needs of industry.
List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles and Orange County Region.
Cerritos College, Digital Arts: Computer Animation Cypress College, Animation 3D Computer Graphics East Los Angeles College, Animation (Level 2) El Camino College, Digital Arts: Computer Animation Fullerton, Computer Animation/Multi Media Glendale Community College, Digital Animation Los Angeles Mission College, Mulitmedia: Animation & 3D Design Mt. San Antonio College, 3D & CG Gaming Rio Hondo, Animation
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
We estimate 150 unique annual enrollments based on a cap of 30 students per section.
Priority Sector

n/a

Submission Details

Published at

04/18/19 - 04:55 PM

Status

Recommended

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