Film and Animation - Associate in Arts

Fall 2024

Catalog Description

The Film and Animation program provides students a comprehensive foundation in film and animation theory, screenwriting, character development, storyboarding, editing, camera work, illustration, design, and motion graphics. The program is geared towards students who want to acquire fundamental skills in film aesthetics, film and animation practice, and film and animation technology. These skills will help students prepare to either enter the workforce and provide a foundation for a Bachelor of Arts in Film or Animation.

Career Opportunities

Filmmaker, Animator, Storyboard Artist, Animation Artist, Concept Artist, Character Artist, 3D Modeler, Videographer, Film Editor, Motion Graphics Designer, Producer, Director, Creative Director, Art Director, Production Coordinator, Cameraperson, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Production Designer, Makeup Artist, Set Director
TOP Code 0612.20 - Film Production*
CIP Code 50.0602 - Cinematography and Film/Video Production.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the program the student should be able to:
  1. Conceptualize, plan, execute, and deliver motion picture content using film and animation practices, theory and techniques, while demonstrating technical proficiency in industry standard hardware and software.
  2. Communicate motion picture storytelling, confidently in work, presentation, and writing.
  3. Apply the motion picture creative process as a dynamic progression of research, speculation, experimentation, revision, critique and refinement.
  4. Develop basic business practices for the motion picture industry to include freelancing strategies, portfolio creation and promotion, and professional communication strategies.

Required Courses (15 units):
60.0
DIGM 10A
Introduction to Animation (Active)
3.0
DIGM 11
Video Editing (Active)
3.0
FILM 12
Screenwriting and Visual Storytelling (Active)
3.0
FILM 14
Introduction to Cinematic Arts (Active)
3.0
FILM 15
Introduction to Digital Filmmaking (Active)
3.0
Electives (Choose 9 units from the following courses):
0.0
ART 2A
Introduction to Drawing (Active)
3.0
ART 3A
Figure and Composition I (Active)
3.0
ART 17A
Beginning Sculpture 1 (Active)
3.0
ART 23
2-D Foundations (Active)
3.0
ART 25
Color Theory (Active)
3.0
DIGM 4A
Digital Illustration (Active)
3.0
DIGM 6A (same as PHOT 6A)
Photoshop (Active)
3.0
DIGM 12A
Motion Graphics (Active)
3.0
DIGM 13
2D Animation (Active)
3.0
DIGM 14
3D Modeling & Animation (Active)
3.0
DIGM 20
Digital Portfolio and Promotion (Active)
1.5
FILM 16
Documentary Filmmaking (Active)
3.0
FILM 17
Motion Picture Filmmaking (Active)
3.0
PHOT 1A
Digital Photography I (Active)
3.0
General Education Courses
 
For specific General Education courses refer to catalog section on A.A. Graduation Requirements
Unit Calculations
0.0
Major Requirements
24.0
General Education Requirements
28.0
Electives (Degree applicable units as needed)
8.0
Total: 60.0