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Submitter's Information
Name
Mark Lowentrout
Title
Associate Dean - Arts Division
Region
Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)
College
Mt. San Antonio College
CTE Dean
CTE Dean's Name
Jemma Blake Judd
CTE Dean's Email
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Program Details
Program Title
Virtual Reality Designer
Submission Type
n/a
TOPs Code
Animation (061440)
Projected Start Date
08/27/18
Catalog Description
The goal of the Virtual Reality Designer Certificate is to provide students with entry level skills for a career in the art and design aspects of virtual reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).
The program covers the gamut of skills needed by a designer or artist including, 3D modeling, animation, game engine skills, designing of interactive experiences, production planning, working in collaborative teams, and familiarity with current VR and AR technologies.
The program is taught through a series of hands-on projects that require the student to exhibit creativity and practice interactive game industry processes and techniques.
This certificate may aid the student in the search for an entry-level position as a VR designer, VR artist, VR/AR Developer, or VR Technical Artist.
Enrollment Completer Projections
10
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
This program is designed to prepare students to enter the new and innovative Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality industries.
Course Units and Hours
Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)
27
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
n/a
Program Requirements
Required Courses
ANIM 100 - Digital Paint and Ink (3.00 units)
&
ANIM 122 - Introduction to Virtual Reality Design and Technology (3.00 units)
&
ANIM 130 - Introduction to 3D Modeling (3.00 units)
&
ANIM 131 - Introduction to Gaming (3.00 units)
&
ANIM 140 - Introduction to 3D Animation (3.00 units)
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ANIM 151 - Game Prototype Production (3.00 units)
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ANIM 210 - Building Worlds in Virtual Reality (3.00 units)
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ANIM 148 - Demo Reel (3.00 units)
Required Electives (3 Units)
ANIM 108 - Principles of Animation (3.00 units)
OR
ANIM 115 - Storyboarding (3.00 units)
OR
ANIM 132 - Intermediate 3D Modeling (3.00 units)
OR
ANIM 146 - Intermediate 3D Animation (3.00 units)
OR
MUSA 120 - Electronic Music (3.00 units)
Recommended Electives
None
Supporting Documents
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Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)
District
Mt. San Antonio College District
College
Mt. San Antonio College
CRLC Member
Jemma Blake Judd
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.
There are no similar programs at Mt. SAC. There are no similar courses at Mt. SAC.
List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles and Orange County Region.
There are no current programs in AR&VR being taught in this region.
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
60
Advisory Minutes
Priority Sector
n/a
Submission Details
Published at
04/26/18 - 04:48 PM
Status
Recommended
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