Media & Communication Arts - 3D Animation, AAS

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The Media & Communication Arts-3D Animation program specialty provides training in the most powerful character and product animation software in use today. Students learn modeling, texturing, lighting, animating, and rendering techniques that will give them entry‑level skills for a variety of positions that are currently defined within the 3D Animation industry.

You are strongly encouraged to work with a counselor, academic advisor, or faculty/department coordinator

Degree & Certificate Requirements

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Suggested sequence (may be modified to meet your needs):

Credit Hours Required: 75

Semester 1

GEN ED - Group II (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable (Recommended Course MATH 1000 ) (MATH 0050 or MATH 0070 may be a required prerequisite depending on placement testing)
MACA 1040 - Illustration Fundamentals Credit Hours: 4.00
MACA 1055 - Digital Layout: Adobe Credit Hours: 4.00 (Exploratory Course )
MACA 1320 - Introduction to Photoshop Credit Hours: 4.00

Semester 2

MACA 1090 - Figure Illustration 1 Credit Hours: 4.00
OR MACA 1400 - Introduction to Digital Video Credit Hours: 4.00
MACA 1200 - Digital Illustration Credit Hours: 4.00
MACA 1025 - Design 1 Credit Hours: 4.00

Semester 3

MACA 2510 - Introduction to 3D Credit Hours: 4.00 (Critical Course minimum grade of B is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
MACA 1160 - Previsualization Credit Hours: 4.00
MACA 1010 - Introduction to Photography Credit Hours: 4.00

Media & Communication Arts-3D Animation - Additional Program Information

Program Options
Credential	Title	Credit Hours Required	Notes
Associate of Applied Science	Media & Communication Arts-3D Animation	75
Certificate	Media & Communication Arts-3D Animation	60

Contact Information
Contact Title	Name	Phone	E-mail	Location
Professor	Shaun Sarcona	586.445.7435	sarconas@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Shawn Sheehan	586.445.7435	sheehans@macomb.edu	South Campus

Program Description:

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate computer skills for the media and communication arts industry.

2. Apply the fundamentals of art and design.

3. Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking within a design-art context.

4. Demonstrate visual, presentation, and communication skills necessary for successful employment in the media and communication arts industry.

5. Demonstrate entry-level skills in a rapidly changing media and communication arts industry.

6. Apply mathematical concepts indicative of the media and communication arts industry.

7. Demonstrate a professional work ethic.

8. Model high resolution polygon models.

9. Create simple animation rigs.

Career Opportunities:

Media & Communication Arts-3D Animation

Transfer Pathways:

Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers.

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