LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Computer Graphics Animation
Associate in Applied Arts Degree
Curriculum Code: 0284 (Effective Fall 2002 - Summer 2007)
A computer animator is an artist who designs for video and film and uses a
computer as a primary tool. Animators must have creative abilities and
design, drawing, problem-solving, production, communication, and presentation
skills. Computer animators are employed in advertising, video production, the
motion picture industry (special effects to full cartoon features), and in the
growing multimedia industry, creating games, training materials, and
presentations. Not all courses in this program transfer to all colleges.
Students planning to transfer should see an academic advisor or counselor
before enrolling in any course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section
for skills assessment and advising information.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in
mathematics. See the General Education Core Requirements section for
information on how to fulfill these requirements.
INFORMATION
Contact the Art, Design and Multimedia Program, Academic and Office Facility,
Room 314, telephone number (517) 483-1476.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 60 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ARTS 102 2-Dimensional Design 3
ARTS 131 Drawing I 3
ARTS 132 Figure Drawing (See Note 1) 3
ARTS 133 Surface Anatomy for Artists 3
ARTS 151 Computer Graphics/Illustration 3
ARTS 171 Computer Graphics/Photography 3
ARTS 195 Employ/Busn Issues for Artists 1
ARTS 216 Humorous Illustration I 3
ARTS 228 Advanced Digital Imaging 3
ARTS 231 Comp Graphics/Advanced Illustr 3
ARTS 232 Comp Graphics/2-D Animation 4
ARTS 233 Comp Graphics/2-D Interactive 4
ARTS 234 Comp Graphics/3-D Animation I 4
ARTS 235 Comp Graphics/3-D Animation II 4
ARTS 236 Computer Graphics/Production 3
ARTS 269 The Portfolio (See Note 2) 2
ARTS 281 Art Internship 3
FILM 118 Film Production I 4
HUMS 212 History of Art II 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 11-12 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 9 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area 3
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 3) 0
Mathematics Competency (See the General Education Core
Requirement section on how to fulfill this mathematics
requirement. Course work may be needed.)
CHOICE 2: Art Reinforcement 2-3 Credits
ARTS 103 3-Dimensional Design 3
ARTS 132 Figure Drawing 3
ARTS 136 Figure Sculpture 4
ARTS 213 Illustration Fundamentals 3
ARTS 257 Computer Prepress Prod Tech 4
ARTS 260 Topics in Design & Multimedia 2
ARTS 261 Topics in Design & Multimedia 3
MINIMUM TOTAL 71
NOTES:
1. ARTS 132 must be taken once toward the requirements for this degree and
may also be taken one more time toward Choice 2 requirements for a total
of 6 credits.
2. The Portfolio is considered to be the final course in this curriculum.
All other courses must already be completed or be taken concurrently
with ARTS 269.
3. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
4. It is recommended that all students entering this curriculum have
computer experience in both Windows NT and Macintosh Operating Systems.
This experience may come from life or work experience, or other studies,
as well as CABS 100 Seminars - Introduction to Windows NT and
Introduction to the Macintosh. Students should consult with an advisor
in the Art, Design and Multimedia Program if they are not sure about
their computer skill level.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
ARTS 102 ARTS 132 ARTS 133 ARTS 195
ARTS 131 ARTS 151 ARTS 228 ARTS 231
FILM 118 ARTS 171 ARTS 234 ARTS 232
Lim.Ch. ARTS 216 HUMS 212 ARTS 235
Lim Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
V
ARTS 233
ARTS 236
ARTS 269
ARTS 281
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