Digital Arts Technology: Animation & Motion Graphics Certificate

Program code: DATX-CC-ANM

Location: Naugatuck Valley

Program Description

Students who complete the Animation & Motion Graphics Certificate will be able to design two and three-dimensional digital animation sequences, special effects, and interactive media assets for use in advertising, marketing, business and media industries. Certificate credits also apply to the Digital Arts Technology degree program and for transfer to BA/ BS programs at other colleges.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate efficient time management and organizational practices.
  2. Practice effective communication both independently and as part of a team.
  3. Recognize and use standard animation production workflow to facilitate project completion.
  4. Apply industry-standard techniques and tools to complete professional level animation components.
  5. Create state-of-the-art special effect techniques used in film and video.
  6. Complete significant projects resulting in a robust portfolio or demo reel.

Courses in this program require access to a computer studio lab or a student must have a computer with specialized software (including Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk’s Maya, and others as industry dictates) to take the FLEX courses, allowing for virtual attendance because the class is broadcast (and recorded).

Certificate Requirements

Required Courses
ART 1210Two-Dimensional Design3
or ART 1110 Drawing I
DAT 1411Video Foundations3
DAT 13112D Animation for Digital Arts3
DAT 1321Fundamentals of 3D Graphics3
DAT 2421Motion and Special Effects3
DAT 23213D Animation3
Total Credits18