Motion Graphics Certificate

Certificate Requirements:

• PHTO 107 - Digital Photography I 3 Credits.
• ARTS 131 - Two Dimensional Design 3 Credits.
• ARTS 132 - Drawing I 3 Credits.
• CGVC 120 - Digital Imaging I 3 Credits.
• CGVC 121 - Computer Illustration I 3 Credits.
• CGVC 124 - Introduction to Digital Video Design and Production I 3 Credits.
• CGVC 167 - Design Screen Based Media I 3 Credits.
• CGVC 207 - Digital Imaging II 3 Credits.
• CGVC 251
    - Animation I (previously Introduction to Animation) 3 Credits.
• CGVC 253 - Animation II 3 Credits.

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 30*

*A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101  course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101  during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the certificate to 31 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. understand tweening and keyframes;
2. create realistic timing and movement;
3. create typographic animations and transitions;
4. use masks effectively in animation sequences;
5. create a simple walk cycle for a character;
6. understand and implement character hierarchy;
7. manipulate timelines and frames rates within an animation;
8. synchronize assets with an audio soundtrack;
9. discuss the history, process, and methods of animation;
10. subdivide character files for rigging;
11. manipulate cameras for multi-stage animations;
12. identify roles within the animation pipeline; and
13. output multiple movie formats for varying delivery platforms.

Program Description:

The Computer Graphics and Visual Communication 30-credit Certificate programs are suggested for individuals who want to retool quickly for a new career in computer graphics, as well as students who already have a graduate/undergraduate degree in another field.

The election to complete either the 15- or 30-credit certificate or the A.A.S. degree option can be changed at any time once a student is enrolled in the program.

See the coordinator for advisement and schedule planning.

Semester Sequence

• Motion Graphics Certificate Semester Sequence