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 professional 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 2D and 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, 2D and 3D animator, and concept artist.
Program Requirements
Technical Studies Required 45 Credits
General Education Required 15 Credits
| COMM1280 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL1300 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
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| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 3, 4, or 5 | 3 |
| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 6-10 | 3 |
General Education Elective 0 Credits
Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits
Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 60
Fall Start Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
First Semester
| MMVP1500 | Concepts of Interactive Media | 3 |
| MMVP1505 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
| MMVP1511 | Production Planning | 4 |
| MMVP1580 | Animation | 3 |
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| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
Third Semester
| MGDP1340 | Advanced Photoshop | 3 |
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| Choose either 2D Track | |
| MMVP1575 | Storyboarding for Animation | 3 |
| MMVP2580 | 2D Animation Rigging and Compositing | 3 |
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| Or the 3D Track | |
| MMVP2045 | 3D Modeling | 3 |
| MMVP2055 | 3D Animation | 3 |
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| MMVP2565 | Advanced After Effects | 3 |
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| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 3, 4, or 5 | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| MMVP2065 | Advanced Animation Production | 4 |
| MMVP2641 | Portfolio Production | 3 |
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| ENGL1300 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
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| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 6-10 | 3 |
MnTC Goal Area 2
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
MnTC Goal Areas 3-5
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
MnTC Goal Area 6-10
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.
1/9/2024 : BP 1109 / EP
Spring Start Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Second Semester
| MMVP1505 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
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| MMVP2600 | Digital Post Production | 4 |
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| Following 2D Track | |
| MMVP1575 | Storyboarding for Animation | 3 |
| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 6-10 | 3 |
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| Following 3D Track | |
| MMVP2045 | 3D Modeling | 3 |
| MMVP2055 | 3D Animation | 3 |
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| MMVP1580 | Animation | 3 |
| MMVP2565 | Advanced After Effects | 3 |
Third Semester
| MGDP1340 | Advanced Photoshop | 3 |
| MMVP1562 | Audio for Media | 3 |
| MMVP2065 | Advanced Animation Production | 4 |
| MMVP2641 | Portfolio Production | 3 |
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| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 3, 4, or 5 | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| MMVP1505 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
| or | |
| MMVP2600 | Digital Post Production | 4 |
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| Following 2D Track | |
| MMVP2580 | 2D Animation Rigging and Compositing | 3 |
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| Following 3D Track | |
| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 6-10 | 3 |
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| ENGL1300 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
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| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
MnTC Goal Area 2
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
MnTC Goal Areas 3-5
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
MnTC Goal Areas 6-10
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.
2/9/2024 : BP 1109 / EP