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Program Description

The Film/TV: Animation A.A. degree provides a foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in the film, TV, game or Internet animation industries. Students are exposed to professional pre-production and production animation methods including storyboard design, character design, 2D hand-drawn, 2D digital animation, 3D stop-motion and 3D computer animation. Students select electives that will help build skills for such specific career goals as 2D and 3D animators, illustrators, storyboard artists, visual development artists and background artists.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to

Apply basic animation principles to 2D and 3D characters and objects

Apply principles of cinematic design to storyboards and environments

Apply screenwriting fundamentals and sound design skills for creative storytelling

Apply interdisciplinary skills to animation pre-production and production

Identify and examine the history of the development of animation and contemporary practices in animation

Associate Degrees (A.A. or A.S.) Requirements

Completion of all General Education (GE) requirements (32-43 quarter units) for the A.A./A.S. degree. GE units must be completed with a minimum 2.0 GPA (C average)

Completion of all major courses with a C grade or higher. Major courses can also be used to satisfy GE requirements (except for Liberal Arts degrees). Note: A maximum of 22 quarter units from other academic institutions may be applied toward the major

Completion of at least 90 degree-applicable quarter units (GE and major units included). All De Anza courses must be completed with a minimum 2.0 GPA (C average). All De Anza courses combined with courses transferred from other academic institutions must be completed with a minimum 2.0 GPA (C average).

At least 24 quarter units must be earned at De Anza College.

Major Required: 48-49 Units Total Required: 90 Units