Associate in Applied Science
The 3D Animation Arts program prepares students for entry-level positions in digital 3D modeling and animation for use in film, video, broadcast, video game design, visualization, advertising, print, and the web. Students will select a concentration in either Film and Broadcast or Game Art. They will develop ideas in the pre-production concept phase, execute them in the production phase, and polish them in the post-production phase to crease finished work. Through this process, students will develop critical industry skills such as storyboarding, modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, animating, rendering, editing, sound engineering, and compositing. Ultimately, students will apply everything they have learned to create a demo reel that showcases their skills.
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2023-2024 Academic Requirements
The 3D Animation Arts program prepares students for entry-level positions in digital 3D modeling and animation for use in film, video, broadcast, video game design, visualization, advertising, print, and the web. Students will select a concentration in either Film and Broadcast or Game Art. They will develop ideas in the pre-production concept phase, execute them in the production phase, and polish them in the post-production phase to crease finished work. Through this process, students will develop critical industry skills such as storyboarding, modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, animating, rendering, editing, sound engineering, and compositing. Ultimately, students will apply everything they have learned to create a demo reel that showcases their skills.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program, as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
Eastern Michigan University, BS Degree
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php .
- Division
- Business/Computer Technologies
- Department
- Digital Media Arts Dept
- Advisors
Concentrations
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANI 235 | Introduction to Compositing and Visual Effects | 4 | |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | ||
| Total | 7 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANI 230 | Motion and Sound | 2 | |
| ANI 250 | Organic Modeling and Rigging | 4 | |
| ENG 107 or | Technical Writing Fundamentals | ||
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 3 | |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | ||
| Total | 12 | ||
Fifth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 60
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANI 180 | Introduction to Game Level Design | 4 | |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | ||
| Total | 7 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANI 230 | Motion and Sound | 2 | |
| ANI 250 | Organic Modeling and Rigging | 4 | |
| ENG 107 or | Technical Writing Fundamentals | ||
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 3 | |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | ||
| Total | 12 | ||
Fifth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 60