Animation & Game Art
Associate of Applied Science
The animation concentration focuses on storytelling and animation. It introduces the fundamentals of animation in preparation for a range of exciting careers in entertainment, software and game development, marketing, education, and commerce. Students are encouraged to explore the convergence of 2D and 3D animation, plus other forms of art and design.
| Course | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANM 100 | Adobe Creative Suite | 3 |
| ANM 103 | History of Animation/Gaming/TBM | 3 |
| ANM 111 | 2D Animation | 3 |
| ANM 120 | Business Practices/Creative Careers | 3 |
| ANM 131 | Intro to 3D Animation | 3 |
| ANM 132 | Character Design | 3 |
| ANM 142 | Adobe Photoshop | 3-OR- |
| ANM 143 | Adobe Illustrator | 3 |
| ANM 171 | Video Production | 3 |
| ANM 172 | Audio Production | 3 |
| ANM 173 | Storyboarding | 3 |
| ANM 201 | Professional Practices in New Media | 3-OR- |
| ANM 282 | Design Crew Merit Course | 3 |
| ANM 219 | Experimental Animation | 3 |
| ANM 250 | Digital Painting | 3-OR- |
| ANM 251 | Drawing Human Figure Motion | 3 |
| ART 101 | 2D Design and Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 103 | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
| ART 212 | Life Drawing | 3 |
| COM 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 110 | College Writing I | 3-OR- |
| ENG 160 | College Writing and Research | 4 |
| ENG 112 | Writing for the Workplace | 3-OR- |
| COM 113 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MATH 115 | Math for the Liberal Arts | 4 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Wellness/Physical Education | 2 | |
| Minimum Total Credits: 66 | ||
*The sample class schedule does not include additional course work, prerequisites, and other important degree or certificate qualifications.
*It is essential to see a counselor regarding your program of study to verify course requirements.
To make an appointment, call 269.373.7800 (ACC).
