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3D Animation Level 1 Certificate


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The Certificate in 3D Animation prepares students for entry-level positions as a Production Artist, Background Artist, Texture Artist, Character Modeler or Character Animator in the 3D animation, film & special effects, and video game industries.  Students also have employment opportunities flowing from the increased demand for 3D animation, simulation and visualization in the Aerospace, Life-Bio-Health Science, Defense, Tourism, Education, and Information Technology fields. 

With this award, you may seek jobs such as:

3D Modeler, Animator, Video Game Designer, Background Painter, Character Animator, Character Rigger, Compositing Artist, Concept Artist, Digital Painter, Effects Animator, Forensic Animator, Independent Filmmaker, Key Animator, Mathematical Modeler, Render Wrangler, Storyboard Artist, Texture Artist, Visual Development Artist

Related Awards: 

3D Animation A.A.S.  

Game Concept Art Level 2 Certificate  

Total Credit Hours Required: 36


Milestone Course(s)


*** denotes Milestone course(s)

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Additional Program Information


The Certificate in 3D Animation prepares students for entry-level positions as a Production Artist, Background Artist, Texture Artist, Character Modeler or Character Animator in the 3D animation, film & special effects, and video game industries.  Students also have employment opportunities flowing from the increased demand for 3D animation, simulation and visualization in the Aerospace, Life-Bio-Health Science, Defense, Tourism, Education, and Information Technology fields.

Notes:


Program CIP:  10.0304

Major Code:  TDAM

Gainful Employment Information


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Gainful Employment Information for 3D Animiation

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