CERTIFICATE IN ANIMATION

Experiment with your artistic talents and explore the world of animation. This program, emphasizing character animation, provides students with the opportunity to explore the skills utilized within a variety of fields, including film, TV, commercials, and entertainment media. Acquire the specific tools and experience essential to create lively animated charaters and apply them to an individual animated short project.

Upon completion of the program, students have attained the following:

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of animation.
• Traditional and computer animation skills.
• Ability to create 3D models in Maya software.
• Ability to tell a story visually or create visuals out of text or verbal concepts.
• Understanding of the various industries that use animation.
• Professional development and the logistics required for employment in the industry.
• An individual animated short project.

Prerequisite: It is recommended that students have fundamental skills in drawing and design. Students with no previous experience in those areas are advised to take 2D Design Principles/X36.9220 and Conceptualization/X36.9221.

To earn the certificate, an average grade of B or higher is required indicating successful completion of six required courses.

This certificate has been restructured. Students who began this certificate prior to fall 2007 have four years to complete their certificate according to the requirements in the SCPS bulletin the semester they began. Call (212) 998-7171 for more information.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (6 of these courses are required)
	Concept Art and Character Design Concept artists, such as storyboard artists, create the look of a character, like those in films, games, and comic books, from V for Vendetta to... (click on course name to read more)		X35.9004	$585
	Maya: Essentials Maya, the computer animation industry's leading software, has the capacity to create diverse imagery for animated films, such as WALL-E and Ratatouille, as well as... (click on course name to read more)		X35.9021	$950
	Animation: Short Project Model a complex, realistic, 3D character using Maya's extensive tool set in this intermediate class. Through an understanding of modeling and texturing in conjunction with... (click on course name to read more)		X35.9022	$900
	2D Animation: Drawing, Cutout, and Stop Motion By telling a compelling story or mesmerizing audiences with abstract motion, animation can infuse a sequence of inert images with the illusion of life. Learn... (click on course name to read more)		X35.9055	$795
	Character Animation and Modeling Comprised of traditional animation principles and digital technology, this course is for individuals with a strong understanding of Maya and a desire to breathe life... (click on course name to read more)		X35.9100	$950
	Storyboarding and Animatics Storyboarding and Animatics are essential for planning a production, and are valuable skills in the film and animation industry. Understand how to plan and visualize... (click on course name to read more)		X35.9675	$725

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