Certificate - Animation & Visual Effects

Academy of Art College

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    8 Semesters

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

The four year certificate program provides students with a disciplined approach to the study of Animation & Visual Effects. Student portfolios will demonstrate the variety of skills and creativity developed. Graduates enter the field prepared for professional opportunities in Animation & Visual Effects. Students take electives and art history courses to round out their experience. Unlike the BFA program, students pursuing the Certificate program do not take liberal arts coursework.

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About this course

Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.

Animation & Visual Effects Certificate Requirements

Minimum 2.0 GPA
Minimum grade of C- in all core courses and major courses and the following requirement:
2 Art Historical Awareness

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Subjects

  • Animation
  • VFX
  • Drawing
  • Production
  • Introduction
  • Computer
  • Cinematics
  • Graphics
  • Analysis
  • Principles
  • Techniques

Course programme

Semester 1
  • ANM 101: Introduction to Computer Graphics for Animation
  • ANM 108: Cinematics for Animation & VFX
  • ANM 180: Introduction to Animation Principles & Techniques
  • FND 110: Analysis of Form
Semester 2
  • ANM 105: Introduction to 3D Production A
  • ANM 203: Preproduction Principles
  • ANM 206: Producing for Animation & Visual Effects 1
  • FND 112: Figure Drawing
  • FND 122: Color Fundamentals
  • LA 117: Survey of Landscape Architecture
Semester 3
  • ANM 190: Traditional Animation 1
  • FA 213: Introduction to Anatomy
  • LA 117: Survey of Landscape Architecture
Semester 4
  • ANM 190: Traditional Animation 1
  • ANM 205: Careers in Animation & VFX
  • FA 222: Heads & Hands
  • FND 116: Perspective
  • ILL 120: Clothed Figure Drawing 1
Semester 5
  • ANM 190: Traditional Animation 1
  • ANM 377: 2D Production and Layout 1
Semester 6
  • ANM 190: Traditional Animation 1
  • ANM 251: Fundamentals of Texturing, Lookdev, & Lighting
  • ANM 362: Traditional Animation 3
  • ILL 220: Clothed Figure Drawing 2
  • LA 104: Respect for Acting
Semester 7
  • ANM 190: Traditional Animation 1
  • ANM 466: Traditional Animation 4
Semester 8
  • ANM 190: Traditional Animation 1
  • ANM 405: Senior Portfolio for Animation & VFX
  • ANM 477: 2D Production and Layout 2
  • ANM 500: Internship in Animation
  • IAD 161: The Golden Section and Sacred Geometry
  • WNM 249: Web Design 1

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