Computer Animation Associate in Arts

The Animation Program will prepare students for an entry-level position in the animation industry with emphasis in either computer or hand-drawn methods.

The Associate Degrees are also designed to transfer to four-year colleges or universities. At the conclusion of their studies, all students will be prepared for entry-level positions in a number of fields (for example: video game design, television and motion picture production) requiring them to create animation, by either computer or hand-drawn methods, or a combination of the two.

We offer classes in traditional drawn animation, character design, layout, storyboarding, 2-D computer animation, and 3-D computer animation.

Student Learning Outcome:
Create portfolio-ready art work demonstrating their mastery of the fundamentals of computer animation and CGI scene creation. Critique animation projects using industry standards.

Program Requirements: 30.5 units

Complete the following number of credits
CAWT074 - Introduction to Photoshop
GMD173 - Motion Design
MEA131 - 3D Modeling and Surfacing
MEA135 - Computer Animation and Special Effects
MEA265 - Animation Production
Plus a minimum of three units from the following
MEA100 - Mass Media and Society
MEA102 - History of Animation
Plus a minimum of six units from the following
MEA106 - Introduction to Animation
MEA109 - Story Development and Storyboarding
MEA118 - Introduction - 2D Digital Animation
MEA190 - Stop Motion Animation
Plus a minimum of six units from the following: 
MEA218 - Advanced 3D Modeling and Surfacing
MEA231 - Digital Sculpture
MEA234 - Character Animation
MEA235 - Visual Effects
Plus a minimum of two units from the following
MEA295 - Professional Practices/Portfolio
OR
WE186MEA - Work Experience Education Media Entertainment Arts

Media Entertainment Arts students working on sketches.

Media Entertainment Arts instructor.

Media Entertainment Arts students working on computers.