The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in media arts industries and careers in multimedia design and animation.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 18,374
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Resident Tuition: $ 13,195
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Technology Fees: $ 1,274
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General Student Fees: $ 900
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Online Course Fee: $ 210
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Books / Course Materials: $ 1,200 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or use low-cost materials)
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Program Specific Fees: $ 1,040
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Other Cost / Expenses: $ 555 (External hard drive Adobe Software)
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Develop and apply effective visual design and production strategies for time based media: Use established and evolving industry standard methods and technologies to produce, manipulate, and process
PLO 2 - Use effective time management and communication /collaboration strategies, as an individual and as a team member to create and produce animation and multimedia projects from conception to final product
PLO 3 - Ethically and responsibly create media, with attention to professional standards for copyright, fair use, and documentation
PLO 4 - Use appropriate resources to research animation tools and technologies, media and design innovations, and support lifelong technical and conceptual learning
PLO 5 - Draw using traditional methods and digital technology and software
Program Requirements
All courses in this program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass).
General Education
| WR 121Z | Composition 1 | 4 |
| Human Relations - choose one course from list | 3-4 |
| MTH 098 | Math Literacy | 5 |
| Or | |
| MTH 105Z | Math in Society | 4 |
Program Core Courses
MUL 280M: complete a minimum of 3 credits
Electives
Complete 9 credits from the following:
| CIS 125G | Software Tools 1: Game Development | 4 |
| Any courses from the subjects listed below | |
Footnotes
1 – MTH 060 or higher math (MTH/STAT) is also accepted
Notes
- To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
- This degree is 70% contained in the Multimedia Design, AAS.
- Students have access to state-of-the-art digital labs and equipment, but many students elect to purchase personal technology such as computers, cameras, digital drawing tools, and software.
Sample Term Planner
Animation Option Sample Term Planner
*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.