Digital Design & Animation

24-Credit Certificate
The Computer Technologies Department offers a Digital Design & Animation Certificate that integrates video, graphics, sound, animation, and programming in a studio-oriented environment.

This hands-on program will introduce the individual components and enable students to develop a portfolio using interactive communication tools and state-of-the-art software. Each student will acquire a well-rounded background while focusing on individual strengths and creativity. Collaboration among students and instructors will heighten the classroom and studio experience. This workshop approach will include interactive group projects enhanced by professional assessment, with emphasis on preparation for career placement.

In addition to College-wide admission requirements, applicants for the Digital Design & Animation Certificate must have the following:

Previous work or course-related experience in keyboarding, computer fundamentals, Microsoft Office and internet technology. If students do not have current experience or degrees, CIS110 will satisfy these eligibility requirements.
Accuplacer scores indicating placement into college level reading, ENGL110 and MATH131. Students who do not place into these courses can be accepted into the program and can begin taking 100 level Certificate courses but will be required to complete college preparatory courses in reading, writing, and mathematics within the first year of their acceptance. Students who have not taken at least 12 credits of college-level courses and earned a minimum GPA of 2.7 will also be required to take INT101 College Success Management within their first semester.

Note: The Digital Design & Animation Certificate is a rigorous program. Students are expected to spend additional time beyond the minimum to complete requirements and achieve success.