Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
Animators and motion graphics artists work for advertising companies, the film and video industry, and for digital design firms. They create the animations and visual effects in films, TV shows, video games, and commercials. The designer must be able to use good written, verbal and visual communication skills, both with clients and other team members. Some jobs will require independent work and others will be part of a team effort.
Award Outcomes
Create assets for film, video, and games.
Demonstrate the ability to generate mood, emotion, character, and story.
Demonstrate mastery of animation and motion graphics software and technology.
Create animations using both 2D and 3D techniques.
Understand workflow and production processes in animation and motion graphics.
Communicate ideas and production direction in both written and spoken forms.
Produce a professional portfolio up to industry standards.
Career Opportunities
Animators and motion graphic artists are needed to work on video games, movie and television special effects, and interactive media. They are also needed to work on 3D animated movies. In addition, growth will occur due to an increasing need for computer graphics in the growing number of mobile technologies. Occupational titles include animator, motion graphics artist, special effects designer, effects artists, digital artist, media designer, media artist, 3D designer, 3D artist, 3D animator, and concept artist.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Third Semester
| MGDP1340 | Advanced Photoshop | 3 |
| MMVP2045 | Advanced 3D | 3 |
| MMVP2565 | Advanced After Effects | 3 |
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| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
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| Choose one of the following: | |
| ENGL2121 | Writing and Research | 4 |
| ENGL2125 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL2130 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| MGDP1240 | Illustrator | 3 |
| MMVP1562 | Audio for Media | 3 |
| MMVP2641 | Portfolio Production | 3 |
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| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 3-10 | 3 |
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| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
MnTC Goal Area 2
Choose a Total of: 6 Credits
MnTC Goal Areas 3-10
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
Graduation (60 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
6/24/2019 : BP 1109 / EP