Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
In this advanced certificate students will learn 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, motion graphics, and 3D modeling. This certificate is for the student who already has a background in film or video.
Prerequisite: Video production and editing experience is required to enroll in this certificate program.
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
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, and 3D animator, and concept artist.
Program Requirements
Technical Studies Required 15 Credits
General Education Required 0 Credits
General Education Elective 0 Credits
Technical Studies Elective 3 Credits
Any Audio Production (ARSP), Graphic Design (MGDP), or Interactive Video Design Production (MMVP) course that is not required for this award may be used to satisfy an elective requirement.
Total Advanced Technical Certificate Credits 18
Spring Start Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Second Semester
| MMVP2045 | 3D Modeling | 3 |
| MMVP2565 | Advanced After Effects | 3 |
| Technical Studies Electives | 3 |
Technical Studies Electives
Any Audio Production (ARSP), Graphic Design (MGDP), or Interactive Video Design Production (MMVP) course that is not required for this award may be used to satisfy an elective requirement.
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
Graduation (18 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
5/10/2023 : BP 1111 / EP