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DIAD - Digital Animation and 3D Design Program, A.A.S.

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Program Title

Digital Animation and 3D Design Program, A.A.S.

Program Code

DIAD

Program Description

Students graduating with the Digital Animation and 3D Design AAS degree will have developed skills in modeling, editing, rendering and storyboarding. They will have gained command of the basic technical skills required in today's highly competitive animation industry. Students will complete courses that provide them with technical skills and aesthetic proficiency. This program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in digital animation.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

- Engage in the reiterative process of rendering movies and reflect on what is required to successfully complete this task
- Utilize the principles of workflow and file management as related to the animation industry
- Understand the principles of compositing and editing
- Create geometry for characters, props, and backgrounds
- Create materials and lights for characters and scenes
- Create animations for objects, characters, and effects

Requirements

General Education: 20 Credits *

*Students can attain 20 credits by taking two 4-credit courses and four 3-credit courses.

As described in the General Education section of the catalog. The following courses are required:

General Education Note:

*One course is recommended from the Cultural and Global Awareness knowledge area.

Career Studies: 40 Credits as Follows:

  • course - Drawing I Credits: 3

  • course - Figure Drawing Credits: 3

  • course - Digital Editing: After Effects Credits: 3

  • course - Production & Storyboarding: Photoshop Credits: 3

  • course - Maya I: 3D Modeling Credits: 3

  • course - Maya II: Fundamentals Credits: 3

  • course - Digital Editing: Composite Credits: 3

  • course - Digital Modeling: ZBrush Credits: 3

  • course - Maya III: Rendering Credits: 3

  • course - Maya IV: Advanced Modeling and Character Rigging Credits: 3

  • course - Previsualization & Career Development Credits: 1

  • course - Design and Production Capstone Credits: 3

  • course - Introduction to Digital Media Credits: 3

  • course - Digital Video Production Credits: 3

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60

Suggested Sequence

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1: Fall Term

  • course - Introduction to Digital Media Credits: 3

  • course - Digital Editing: After Effects Credits: 3

  • course - Production & Storyboarding: Photoshop Credits: 3

  • course - Maya 1: 3D Modeling Credits: 3

  • course - Drawing I Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 2: Spring Term

  • course- Maya II: Fundamentals Credits: 3

  • course - Digital Modeling: ZBrush Credits: 3

  • course - Figure Drawing Credits: 3

  • course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3

  • General Education Credits: 4

Total Credits: 16

Semester 3: Fall Term

  • course - Maya III: Rendering Credits: 3

  • course - Digital Editing: Composite Credits: 3

  • course - Previsualization & Career Development Credits: 1

  • course - Digital Video Production Credits: 3

  • course - Computer Logic and Design Credits: 3

  • course - English Composition: Writing and Research or course - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Semester 4: Spring Term

Total Credits: 13

Sequence Note:

(1) One course is recommended from the Cultural and Global Awareness knowledge area.