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Submitter's Information
Arnold Martin
Assistant Professor
Los Angeles
El Camino College
CTE Dean
David Gonzale
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Program Details
Digital Art and Design: 3D Modeling and Animation
New Program
Animation (061440)
08/25/25
The digital art and design technology program prepares students for employment in the Arts, Media, and Entertainment industries focusing on animation, 3D modeling, VFX, and game development. Upon completing these certificate requirements, students gain proficiency in 3D modeling and animation for digital art and design. This certificate includes exploration of 3D character and prop modeling; 3D character animation and rigging; and 3D procedural modeling, simulation, and FX with the intention of coming away with a professional level portfolio. Competencies will be assessed by portfolios and demonstration of projects.
Anticipated enrollment completer projections is 15
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goals:
This certificate is one in a set of 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. This particular certificate focuses on the 3D Modeling and Animation track. LMI data supports the creation of this certificate and demand for those qualified for the field.
Program Objectives:
Students completing this certificate will develop skills for modeling 3D characters and props, animating and rigging 3D characters, and 3D procedural modeling, simulation, and FX.
Course Units and Hours
24
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Course Report
This certificate of achievement has 15 required units, 6 units from other animation courses, and 3 units of electives.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DART 131 | 3D Characters & Props | 3 | Y1 |
| DART 140 | 3D Character Animation & Rigging | 3 | Y1 |
| DAR 231 | 3D Procedural Modeling, Simulation & FX | 3 | Y1 |
| DART 241 | 3D Animation Studio | 3 | Y1 |
| DART 290 | Animation Capstone Studio | 3 | Y2 |
| DART 111 -or- DART 115 -or-DAR 211 | Concept Design: Characters & Props -or- Concept Design: Storyboards -or- Visual Development & Environments | 6 | Y2 |
| ART 160 -or- ART 181 -or- DART 95 -or- DAR 99 | Three-Dimensional Design I -or- Beginning Sculpture -or- Cooperative Work Experience Education -or- Independent Study | 3 | Y2 |
Supporting Documents
Los Angeles Regional Questions
El Camino Community College District
El Camino College
David Gonzales
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New Program
This is a new certificate focuses on 3D Modeling & Animation, which is a current industry need and essential for students who are interested in pursuing careers in Digital Art and Design Technology fields like 2D & 3D Animation, VFX, 3D Modeling, and Game Art and Animation.
Certificate in 3D animation SMC.
Anticipated unduplicated enrollment is roughly 30 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 - 05:29 PM
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