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3-D Animation Major

Program of Study

This Associate of Applied Science degree will provide students with a spectrum of skills, knowledge, and opportunities that are reflected in the diverse careers that graduates can pursue.

The 3-D Animation major incorporates design skills, and technical training, as well as critical thinking skills in its curriculum.  Students are provided with a balanced synthesis of theory, practice, and production in a major that links the areas of graphic design, communication, and computer-based media.

The faculty has identified the following Learning Outcomes for all graduates:

  • Three-dimensional spatial visualization.
  • Computer-aided, three-dimensional layout.
  • Three-dimensional programming and kinematics.
  • Digital editing software skills in video and supportive audio.
  • Post production, rendering, and multimedia composition skills.
  • An understanding of Virtual Reality (VRML) web tools.
  • Competency with interactive software authoring programs.

POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONS:

  • Multimedia Producer
  • Interactive Artist
  • Information Manager
  • CD-ROM Developer
  • Digital Illustrator
  • Digital Animator

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

Technical Concentration

Course  Course Name  Credit Hours 
DMT 1010 Introduction to Multimedia
DMT 1020 Web Design I 3
DMT 1030 Visual Communication 3
DMT 1040 Digital Photography
DMT 1100 3D Computer Animation I 4
DMT 2010 Introduction to Digital Video Production
DMT 2020 Digital Creation and Editing 3
DMT 2030 Digital Video Production II 3
DMT 2500 3D Computer Animation II
DMT 2550 3D Character Development 3
DMT 2600 Multimedia Project (Capstone) 3


Total Technical Credit Hours: 35

GENERAL EDUCATION AND RELATED COURSES

 Course  Course Name Credit Hours 
GEN 1000 First-Year Seminar 1
CIT 1090 Computer Fundamentals 3
Choose One: ENG 1050/ ENG 1020 College Composition I 3/5
ENG 1900 Technical Writing for Business and Industry  3 
HUM 1050 Introduction to Film 3
MRT 1010 Marketing 3
MRT 1140 Advertising 3
MTH 1310 Intermediate Algebra 4
PHY 1070 Survey of Physics 3
SPE 2010 Effective Speaking 3

Total General Education and Related Credit Hours: 32/34

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 67/69

See your advisor for appropriate course selection.

All students graduating from Terra State Community College with an Associate degree of any kind will be functionally proficient in common computer operations and applications. Please see your academic advisor or academic division office for further details.

To determine when courses are scheduled, see the program curriculum sheet which is available from the Enrollment Services office in Building A/Room 100, from the Business, Engineering Technologies and Workforce Development Division, Building E, Room 107.