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    May 19, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog

Computer Animation Certificate


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Code: CERT.COMP.ANIM

The Computer Animation and Computer Graphics certificates are designed for practicing professionals in these fields or for students who have already completed substantial college level work. Entry-level commercial art students should consider one of the Associate of Applied Science art programs. Students may choose only those courses for which prerequisites have been met.

Returning professionals may request that prerequisites be waived by submitting a portfolio for review by a member of the Art faculty. To request a portfolio review, please contact the Department of Visual Arts at 201-447-7143. To avoid registration problems, please contact the department prior to registering for classes for which you have not taken the required prerequisites.

The certificate in Computer Animation is designed for practicing professionals in this field who may need to update their skills or for students who have already completed substantial college level work. Students may choose only those courses for which prerequisites have been met. Returning professionals may request that prerequisites be waived by submitting a portfolio for review by a member of the Art faculty.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

  1. Apply principles of design.
  2. Demonstrate fundamentals of drawing.
  3. Demonstrate photographic /graphic image skills.
  4. Demonstrate digital media skills.
  5. Develop/complete portfolio of print and digital display art work.
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of animation history and film analysis.

Recommended Semester Sequence


Subtotal: 15 Credits


ART-192 : Course uses Windows OS workstations.

ART-197 : Course uses Macintosh computers.

Subtotal: 18 Credits


ART-290 , ART-291 , ART-293 : Course uses Windows OS workstations.

General Education Requirements


Subtotal: 6 Credits


Subtotal: 24 Credits


ART-192 , ART-290 , ART-291 , ART-293 , ART-259 , ART-271 , ART-298 : Courses use Windows OS workstations.

ART-197 , ART-184 , ART-226 : Course uses Macintosh computers.

Program Support Requirement:


Subtotal: 3 Credits


Subtotal: 33 Credits


Total Credit Hours: 33


Specific Program Notes

Students are encouraged to take their courses in semester sequence order.

Please note that required courses may have prerequisites. Click on each course to view details.

*Course uses Windows OS workstations.

**General Education Course List .

***Course uses Macintosh computers.

Students enrolled in this program ARE REQUIRED to successfully complete a course in basic algebra if indicated by Placement Testing.

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