CERTIFICATE IN ANIMATION

This program provides students with the animation skills needed for employment within a variety of fields, including medical imaging, architecture, film, and commercials. Acquire the specific tools and experience needed to create high-quality animation.

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

• Ability to create 3-D models in Maya software.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of animation and the differences between traditional and computer animation.
• Ability to tell a story visually or create visuals out of text or verbal concepts.
• Familiarity with technical terms and standards for translating digital media to various formats.
• Understanding of the various industries that use animation.
• Professional development and practice in the specifics required for entry into the field.

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 an education advisor at (212) 998-7171 for more information.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (5 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	$465
	Maya I: Modeling and Animation Maya, the computer animation industry's leading software, has the capability to create limitless imagery, from the ape in King Kong to the magical world in... (click on course name to read more)		X35.9021	$950
	2D Animation: Drawing, Cutout, and Stop Motion As if by magic, animated images light up the screen, capturing our hearts and our imaginations. By telling a compelling story, astounding us with the... (click on course name to read more)		X35.9055	$720
	Character Animation and Modeling Interested in a career as a character animator? This course, a mix of traditional animation principles and advanced digital technology, is for individuals with a... (click on course name to read more)		X35.9100	$950
	Storyboarding Workshop An essential skill employed by filmmakers, designers, and animators to create compelling stories, storyboarding helps you thoroughly plan and visualize a project before it ever... (click on course name to read more)		X35.9675	$595

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