Applied Design/Media: Animation

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Applied Design/Media: Animation

Career Technical Education (CTE)

AnimationAre you looking for a career that develops your creative expression? The applied design/media program at Allan Hancock College offers a comprehensive foundation for entry into the fast paced and creative world of design. In our ever- advancing culture of technology, competitive skills in audio, visual and digital arts are in higher demand than ever.

Computer games, movies, television shows, advertisements, educational programs and more all use animators to develop characters, backgrounds and storylines. This exciting field is continually taking new technology to new levels. If you are interested in a career in this fast-paced world of animation, a degree from Allan Hancock College in applied design/media is an excellent way to gain entry into the industry. Upon graduation you will be ready for entry-level employment or you may choose to continue your education and transfer to a four-year university.

For more information:Applied design/media is one of the career technical education programs at Allan Hancock College within the department of fine arts. It resides in the Arts, Media and Entertainment industry sector.

Fine Arts Department, Building FPhone: 805.922.6966 ext. 3252

Or visit our website at:www.hancockcollege.edu/cte

• Associate in Science Degree

Animation The applied design/media: animation program provides a comprehensive foundation in the traditional and digital artistic skills that are at the center of the animation, visual effects, and video gaming industries. Our program allows you to build your own emphasis in either traditional 2D or computerized 3D animation depending on your choice of electives. With an associate in science degree in animation you will be prepared for entry-level employment in the creative industries or transfer to a four-year animation program.

Upon graduation you will have a solid understanding of the fundamental principles, terms, tools and methods of animation. Our coursework is designed to develop your ability to creatively design characters, produce story ideas and storyboards, manipulate motion and timing of animated elements, and create an overall narrative for each project. You will have the opportunity to plan and create a series of short animations in both traditional and computer-based formats, and assemble them into a final portfolio as a demonstration of your individual competency in the field of animation.

Employment Opportunities:Animation is one of the nation’s fastest growing career fields. The demand for animators has increased as more animation is needed for prime time TV, feature films, websites, and computer games. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), California has the highest concentration of workers in this area as well as the highest mean annual wages nationally. Employees in multimedia and animation occupations earn a median salary of $56,000 annually.

Students enrolled in the applied design/media program have access to our modern facilities, equipment and software. The tools for success are at your fingertips.

Facilities and Equipment: • Macintosh graphics computer labs with over 60 intel Macs

• Macintosh traditional animation studio with: • animation stands, • Wacom tablets; • 3 chip video cameras

• Multimedia studio with powerful MacPro towers

• Full color and black & white darkrooms

• Professional Beseler 4x5 enlargers

• Large format printers

• Laserjet printers

• Plotters and 3D printers

• Flat bed scanners

• Professional archival quality digital photo printers

• Nikon Super Coolscan 5000 ED for scanning 35mm

• Canon Rebel Digital and Film cameras

Software:• Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, AfterEffects

• Apple Final Cut Suite: Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Soundtrack

• Autodesk Maya, Mudbox, Photoshop Lightroom

Applied Design/Media: Animation (A.S.)A major of 34 units is required for the as-sociate in science degree.

Required core courses (25 units):

ART/ GRAPHI 108 Design 1 on the Computer 3 units orART 110 Design 1 3 unitsART/MMAC 115 Introduction to Animation 3 unitsART 120 Drawing 1 3 unitsART 122 Life Drawing 1 3 unitsGRAPHI 111 Electronic Imagery Lab 1 unit andGRAPHI 112 Basic Electronic Imagery 3 unitsMMAC 101 Introduction to Multimedia Processes 2 unitsMMAC 102 Introduction to Multimedia Lab 1 unitFILM/ MMAC 117 3D Computer Animation 1 3 unitsMMAC 127 FILM/ DVD Design and Production 3 units

Plus a minimum of 9 units selected from the following:

GRAPHI 130 3D Modeling for Product Design 3 units FILM 110 Introduction Motion Picture and 4 units Video Production FILM/MMAC 116 AB Intermediate Animation 3, 3 unitsFILM/MMAC 118 AB 3D Computer Animation 2 3, 3 units MMAC 114 Dynamic Internet Design 3 unitsFILM/MMAC 126 Motion Graphics for 3 units Multimedia and FilmMUSIC 118 Introduction to Electronic Music 3 unitsART 123 Life Drawing 2 3 unitsFILM/MMAC 125 Computer Video Editing 2 unitsART 107 Computer Fine Art 3 units