Animation and Time-Based Media
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Animation and Time-Based Media is designed for the student who wishes to develop marketable skills in the area of digital animation and time-based media development. The program provides the student with an understanding of the equipment, operations, and knowledge of the terminology related to still image, video, and animation production. It allows for the exploration of personal interest in this area, prepares students for employment, and upgrades skills of those already employed in this field. Employment opportunities are included in video and multimedia fields, such as digital animator, media production, marketing, publishing, motion graphics, photography, storyboard artist, freelance artist designer, web and interactivity design, and multimedia artist/designer. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Animation and in Time-Based Media are also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Animation and Time-Based Media (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3199
Total credits required
69-77
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Create still, interactive, animation, and time-based images to project specifications demonstrating professional competence in research, planning, production, and presentation. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC178, AVC280AC, AVC297AC, ART111, ART116, ART131, AVC138, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, AVC150, AVC170, AVC174, AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC202, AVC240, AVC/MMT285, AVC/THO246, AVC270, AVC273AC, AVC279, AVC284, AVC287, CIS133DA, FMP108, FMP114, FMP/FMT151, FMP204, FMP215, FMT121, MUC191, MUC192, MUC122, MUC195, MUC222, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Apply critical thinking skills, the creative process, and historical and visual literacy to solve visual, technical, and conceptual problems. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC178, AVC280AC, AVC297AC, ART111, ART116, ART131, AVC138, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, ART/COM/STO145, AVC150, AVC170, AVC174, AVC178, AVC/MMT185, AVC/MMT190, AVC192, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC270, AVC279, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, CIS133DA, CRW150, CRW172, CRW176, FMP108, FMP114, FMP/FMT151, FMP204, FMP215, FMT121, HUM/THF205, JRN213, MUC191, MUC192, MUC122, MUC195, MUC222, ARH101, ARH102, ARH115, (CRE), [FYC], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Critique narratives and complex still, interactive, time-based, and animation media to evaluate their effectiveness for diverse audiences. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC178, AVC248, ART255, AVC280AC, AVC297AC, ART111, ART116, ART131, AVC138, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, ART/COM/STO145, AVC150, AVC170, AVC174, AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC270, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, FMP215, FMT121, HUM/THF205, JRN213, ARH101, ARH102, ARH115, (CRE), [FYC])
- Research and apply industry standard tools to develop effective complex time-based media or animations and workflows. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC178, AVC280AC, AVC297AC, ART131, AVC138, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, ART/COM/STO145, AVC150, AVC170, AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC202, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC270, AVC273AC, AVC279, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, CIS133DA, FMP108, FMP114, FMP/FMT151, FMP204, FMP215, FMT121, JRN213, MUC191, MUC192, MUC122, MUC195, MUC222, (CRE), [FYC], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Demonstrate professional and collaborative practices in diverse settings (e.g., communication, time management, organization, and legal and ethical considerations). (AVC169, AVC177, AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC178, AVC248, ART255, AVC280AC, AVC297AC, ART111, ART116, AVC138, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, ART/COM/STO145, AVC150, AVC170, AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC270, AVC273AC, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, CIS133DA, CRW150, CRW172, CRW176, FMP114, FMP/FMT151, FMP204, FMT121, HUM/THF205, JRN213, ARH101, ARH102, ARH115, (CRE), (COM), [FYC], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Communicate narrative through animation, still, and time-based media while recognizing diverse opinions and cultural and individual differences. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC178, AVC280AC, AVC297AC, ART111, ART116, ART131, AVC138, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, ART/COM/STO145, AVC150, AVC170, AVC/MMT185, AVC192, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC270, AVC273AC, AVC279, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, CIS133DA, CRW150, CRW172, CRW176, FMP108, FMP114, FMP/FMT151, FMP204, FMP215, FMT121, HUM/THF205, JRN213, MUC191, MUC192, MUC122, MUC195, MUC222, ARH101, ARH102, ARH115, (CRE), (COM), [FYC], [SB])
- Create a collection of works (e.g. capstone, internships, and/or portfolio) that reflect professional competency. (AVC169, AVC177, AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC178, AVC248, ART255, AVC280AC, AVC297AC, ART111, ART116, ART131, AVC138, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, ART/COM/STO145, AVC150, AVC170, AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC270, AVC273AC, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, CRW150, CRW172, CRW176, FMT121, JRN213, [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ])
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 17-19 | |
| AVC169 | 2D Media Design (3) OR | |
| AVC178 | Digital Arts Studies (3) | 3 |
| AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | 3 |
| AVC/MMT184 | Digital Animation I | 3 |
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 |
| AVC248 | Design Self Promotion (3) OR | |
| ART255 | Art Marketing (3) | 3 |
| AVC280AC | Digital Media Arts and Design Capstone (3) OR | |
| AVC297AC | Commercial Art Internship (3) | 3 |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR | |
| FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) | 1-3 |
Course Sequence by Term
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 30 | |
| Specialization 1: Digital Animation | ||
| ART111 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART116 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| AVC150 | Multimedia Storytelling (3) OR | |
| CRW150 | Introduction to Creative Writing (3) OR | |
| CRW172 | Introduction to Comic Book Writing (3) OR | |
| CRW176 | Writing Narrative for Video Games (3) OR | |
| FMT121 | Story Theory for Film, Television and Media (3) | 3 |
| AVC170 | 3D Computer Design (3) OR | |
| AVC/THO246 | Digital Fabrication (3) | 3 |
| AVC/MMT185 | 3D Modeling and Animation I | 3 |
| AVC200 | Animation and Interactivity | 3 |
| AVC240 | Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation | 3 |
| AVC284 | Digital Animation II | 3 |
| AVC/MMT285 | 3D Modeling and Animation II | 3 |
| AVC287 | 3D Character Animation | 3 |
| Specialization 2: Time-Based Media | ||
| ART111 | Drawing I (3) OR | |
| ART116 | Life Drawing I (3) | 3 |
| AVC142 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| AVC150 | Multimedia Storytelling (3) OR | |
| FMT121 | Story Theory for Film, Television and Media (3) OR | |
| JRN213 | Writing for Online (3) | 3 |
| AVC202 | Media Productions I (3) OR | |
| FMP108 | Video Production (3) | 3 |
| AVC279 | Media Productions II (3) OR | |
| FMP215 | Digital Video Effects (3) | 3 |
| MUC122 | Sound Design I (3) OR | |
| MUC191 | Electronic Music I (3) | 3 |
| Complete twelve (12) credits from courses not already selected in the Required Courses area. Students may choose from one emphasis or from among multiple emphasis areas according to their occupational needs. | ||
| Photography Emphasis | ||
| ART131 | Photography I | 3 |
| AVC138 | Commercial Photography I | 3 |
| AVC140 | Portrait Photography | 3 |
| AVC143 | Intermediate Digital Photography | 3 |
| AVC270 | Digital Photographic Imaging II | 3 |
| Audio Emphasis | ||
| FMP114 | Audio Production | 3 |
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 |
| MUC191 | Electronic Music I | 3 |
| MUC192 | Electronic Music II | 3 |
| MUC195 | Studio Music Recording I | 3 |
| MUC222 | Sound Design II | 3 |
| Media Production Emphasis | ||
| ART/COM/STO145 | Digital Storybook | 1 |
| AVC/MMT190 | Art of Web Site Design | 3 |
| AVC192 | Advanced Web Presentation Design | 3 |
| AVC/THO246 | Digital Fabrication | 3 |
| CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 |
| FMP/FMT151 | TV and New Media Production | 3 |
| FMP204 | Advanced Video Production | 3 |
| FMP215 | Digital Video Effects | 3 |
| Motion Graphics Emphasis | ||
| ART116 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| AVC174 | Electronic Color Principles | 1 |
| AVC/MMT185 | 3D Modeling and Animation I | 3 |
| AVC200 | Animation and Interactivity | 3 |
| AVC240 | Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation | 3 |
| AVC273AC | Special Topics: Multimedia Arts | 3 |
| AVC287 | 3D Character Animation | 3 |
| FMP215 | Digital Video Effects | 3 |
| General Education Requirement | Credits: 22-28 | |
| General Education Core | Credits: 12-18 | |
| First-Year Composition | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Oral Communication | Credits: 3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM225 | Public Speaking (3) OR | |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 3 |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment. (0) | 0-3 | |
| Mathematics | Credits: 3-6 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. | 3-6 | |
| Recommended for students planning to transfer to a four-year university: | ||
| MAT140 | College Mathematics (5) OR | |
| MAT141 | College Mathematics (4) OR | |
| MAT142 | College Mathematics (3) OR | |
| MAT145 | College Mathematics with Review (5) OR | |
| MAT146 | College Mathematics with Review (6) | 3-6 |
| General Education Distribution | Credits: 10 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | Credits: 3 | |
| ARH101 | Art from Prehistory Through Middle Ages (3) OR | |
| ARH102 | Art from Renaissance to Modernism (3) OR | |
| ARH115 | History of Photography (3) OR | |
| HUM/THF205 | Introduction to Cinema (3) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area. | ||
| Natural Sciences | Credits: 4 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area. | ||
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