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Animation and Motion Graphic Artist Diploma

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

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMVP1500Concepts of Interactive Media

3

MMVP1505Introduction to Visual Communications

3

MMVP1511Production Planning

4

MMVP15453D Basics

3

MMVP1562Audio for Media

3

MMVP1580Animation

3

 

Choose either 2D Track

MMVP1575Storyboarding for Animation

3

MMVP25802D Animation Rigging and Compositing

3

 

Or the 3D Track

MMVP20453D Modeling

3

MMVP20553D Animation

3

 

MMVP2065Advanced Animation Production

4

MMVP2560After Effects

3

MMVP2565Advanced After Effects

3

MMVP2600Digital Post Production

4

MMVP2641Portfolio Production

3

MGDP1340Advanced Photoshop

3

General Education Required 6 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
COMM1280Public Speaking

3

ENGL1300Introduction to Creative Writing

3

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Diploma Credits 51

Fall Start Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMVP1500Concepts of Interactive Media

3

MMVP1505Introduction to Visual Communications

3

MMVP1511Production Planning

4

MMVP1580Animation

3

Total Credits  13

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMVP15453D Basics

3

MMVP1562Audio for Media

3

MMVP2560After Effects

3

MMVP2600Digital Post Production

4

Total Credits  13

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1340Advanced Photoshop

3

 

Choose either 2D Track

MMVP1575Storyboarding for Animation

3

MMVP25802D Animation Rigging and Compositing

3

 

Or the 3D Track

MMVP20453D Modeling

3

MMVP20553D Animation

3

 

MMVP2565Advanced After Effects

3

Total Credits  12

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMVP2065Advanced Animation Production

4

MMVP2641Portfolio Production

3

 

COMM1280Public Speaking

3

ENGL1300Introduction to Creative Writing

3

Total Credits  13

Graduation (51 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 1110 / EP

Spring Start Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMVP1500Concepts of Interactive Media

3

MMVP1511Production Planning

4

MMVP15453D Basics

3

MMVP2560After Effects

3

 

COMM1280Public Speaking

3

Total Credits  16

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMVP1505Introduction to Visual Communications

3

or

MMVP2600Digital Post Production

4

 

Following 2D Track

MMVP1575Storyboarding for Animation

3

ENGL1300Introduction to Creative Writing

3

 

Following 3D Track

MMVP20453D Modeling

3

MMVP20553D Animation

3

 

MMVP1580Animation

3

MMVP2565Advanced After Effects

3

Total Credits  15 or 16

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1340Advanced Photoshop

3

MMVP1562Audio for Media

3

MMVP2065Advanced Animation Production

4

MMVP2641Portfolio Production

3

Total Credits  13

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMVP1505Introduction to Visual Communications

3

or

MMVP2600Digital Post Production

4

 

Following 2D Track

MMVP25802D Animation Rigging and Compositing

3

 

Following 3D Track

ENGL1300Introduction to Creative Writing

3

Total Credits  9 or 10

Graduation (51 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 1110 / EP