Digital Communication - Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Specialization, C2

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The Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Specialization program uses a variety of media such as sound, text, graphics, video, and animation to communicate information in an interactive computer environment. The program prepares students for employment in the fields of advertising, video, animation, marketing presentations, simulations, and interactive software development.

This award is a specialization that can only be “stacked” with the A.A.S. Specializaiton with the same name. Students can only earn one Certifiate Level 2. Contact your advisor for more information. There are General, Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, Web Publishing, and XR Design & Development speicalization Certificates that corresponds with the A.A.S. degree.

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Program CIP Code: 10.0303

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
ARTC 1302 - Digital Imaging I (Photoshop) Credits: 3
ARTV 1303 - Basic Animation Credits: 3
ARTC 1309 - Basic Illustration Credits: 3
ARTV 1345 - 3-D Modeling and Rendering I Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester ‐ Spring

ARTV 2345 - 3-D Modeling and Rendering II Credits: 3
ARTV 1351 - Digital Video Credits: 3
ARTC 1353 - Computer Illustration (Illustrator) Credits: 3
ARTC 1305 - Basic Graphic Design Credits: 3
ARTV 2301 - 2-D Animation I Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

ARTV 2330 - 2-D Animation II Credits: 3
ARTV 2355 - Character Rigging and Animation Credits: 3
ARTC 1359 - Visual Design for New Media Credits: 3
ARTV 2341 - Advanced Digital Video Credits: 3

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

ARTV 2335 - Portfolio Development for Animation Credits: 3 (Capstone)

Semester Total: 3

Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 45

¹ A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.