Animation, Certificate of Achievement
Banner Code: 1_CT_DMAN
Control Number: 38420
Financial Aid Eligible
Students in this program will explore animation concepts and gain hands-on experience using industry-standard hardware and software and motion capture systems. Animation is widely used in broadcast media, gaming and simulation, motion graphics, web design, and VR/AR. Students will employ techniques in storytelling and character development for both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional animation. Computer and drawing skills are very important in this field. Students will leave with an animation portfolio representative of the material and techniques studied, suitable for employment or transfer to another institution.
Program Outcomes
- Communicate ideas, emotion and intent effectively in visual, oral and written forms.
- Create 2D and 3D characters and environments that reflect the integration of graphic clarity, design principles, performance principles and theoretical constructs.
- Design layouts and backgrounds that incorporate principles of composition, perspective and color, with speed, accuracy and dexterity, using a variety of media.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
The Certificate of Achievement is a state-approved career program that requires a minimum of eight units and is designed to prepare the graduate to enter a particular field of employment. In order to be awarded a certificate, students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all program-required courses. Grades of “CR” or “P” will be accepted whereas “CR” or “P” meets the equivalency of a “C” or better. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the certificate must be completed at OCC at the department’s discretion. Certificates of Achievement are not automatically awarded. A petition must be filed in Enrollment Services or online at the beginning of the semester in which the student will be completing their final requirements. The petitioning periods are listed in the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog. Check with a counselor to determine the requirements for completion.
A list of certificate programs can be found in the Programs A-Z section of this catalog.
Course | Title | Units |
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Required Courses | ||
ART A110 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional | 3 |
ART A120 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
or ART A120H | Beginning Drawing Honors | |
ART A121 | Life Drawing 1 | 3 |
ART A135 | Digital Painting | 3 |
ART A251 | Character Design | 3 |
DMAD A181 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
DMAD A190 | Illustrator for Design | 3 |
DMAD A280 | 2D Animation | 3 |
DMAD A281 | 3D Computer Graphics Animation | 3 |
FILM A194 | Editing 1 | 3 |
FILM A196 | Introduction to Visual Effects | 3 |
Select 9 units from the Restricted Electives List | 9 | |
Total Units | 42 |
Restricted Electives
Course | Title | Units |
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ART A111 | Color and Design: Three-Dimensional | 3 |
ART A143 | Story Illustration Techniques | 3 |
ART A269 | Cartooning 1 | 3 |
ART A220 | Figure Composition | 3 |
ART A270 | Cartooning 2 | 3 |
DMAD A117 | Rapid Illustration Techniques | 3 |
DMAD A202 | Studio Internship | 2 |
DMAD A263 | Motion Graphics and Video Compositing with Adobe After Effects | 3 |
DMAD A288 | Digital Portfolio Development | 3 |
FILM A106 | Introduction to Media Writing | 3 |
FILM A193 | Sound Design for Film & TV | 3 |
FILM A220 | Introduction to Virtual Reality (VR) | 3 |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Year 1 | ||
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Semester 1 | Units | |
FILM A194 | Editing 1 | 3 |
ART A120 or ART A120H |
Beginning Drawing or Beginning Drawing Honors |
3 |
ART A110 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional | 3 |
DMAD A181 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
Units | 12 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ART A121 | Life Drawing 1 | 3 |
ART A135 | Digital Painting | 3 |
DMAD A190 | Illustrator for Design | 3 |
FILM A196 | Introduction to Visual Effects | 3 |
Units | 12 | |
Year 2 | ||
Semester 1 | ||
ART A251 | Character Design | 3 |
DMAD A280 | 2D Animation | 3 |
CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
Units | 9 | |
Semester 2 | ||
DMAD A281 | 3D Computer Graphics Animation | 3 |
CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE(S)- CHOOSE TWO (See Requirements) | 6 | |
Units | 9 | |
Total Units | 42 |