Commercial Graphics - Animation, AAS (AAS.COMMG.ANIM)

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Associate in Applied Science in Commercial Graphics

Animation Career Pathway

60 Credit Hours

The Commercial Graphics degree has four pathways with shared general education and core requirements. Students can only complete one pathway for this degree.

This degree pathway provides training in animation, modeling, character rigging, texture painting, camera tracking, compositing and other artistry skills necessary for working in the electronic arts industry. Students will build a knowledge base for creating work for special effects productions within the defense, education, game, commercial and film industries.

Related Certificates

The following certificates can be used to fulfill the requirements of this associate degree. Your faculty advisor or success coach can help to specialize your plan.

Computer Animation Certificate (CAS.COMPA)

Part A - General Education Requirements

General education courses are the same for all AAS, Commercial Graphics pathways.

REQ Communication: ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ Social Science: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ Math/Science: Select from
Mathematics/Natural Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ Humanities: Select from
Humanities
(ART Course Recommendation) Credit: 3
REQ Other: Select from
General Education
Credit: 3

Total: 15

Part B - Core Requirements

Core courses are the same for all AAS, Commercial Graphics pathways.

ARV 121 - Design Credit: 3
ARV 217 - Computer Imagery Credit: 3
ARV 280 - Visual Arts Exit Portfolio Credit: 3

Total: 9

Part C - Pathway Requirements

ART 111 - Basic Drawing I Credit: 3
or
ARV 124 - Sequential Drawing I Credit: 3
ARV 123 - Composition and Color Credit: 3
ARV 125 - Drawing for Animators Credit: 3
ARV 136 - Motion Graphics I Credit: 3
ARV 219 - Multimedia Techniques Credit: 3
or
MAP 110 - Editing I Credit: 3
MAP 190 - Introduction to Animation Credit: 3
MAP 191 - 3D Modeling Credit: 3
MAP 192 - Character Animation Credit: 3
MAP 193 - Animation Workflow Credit: 3
or
MAP 213 - Motion Graphics II Credit: 3
MAP 194 - Gaming Animation Credit: 3
MAP 195 - Visual Effects Credit: 3
MAP 198 - Animation Projects l Credit: 3

Total: 36

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.

Course Sequence

Review the Commercial Graphics - Animation, AAS - Course Sequence for a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance. A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.