Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | |||
ART111 | Drawing I | 3 | |||
AVC150 or CRW150 or CRW172 or CRW176 or FMT121 |
Multimedia Storytelling or Introduction to Creative Writing or Introduction to Comic Book Writing or Writing Narrative for Video Games or Story Theory for Film, Television and Media | 3 | |||
AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
AVC/MMT185 | 3D Modeling and Animation I | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVC/MMT184 | Digital Animation I | Critical course | 3 | ||
AVC170 or AVC/THO246 |
3D Computer Design or Digital Fabrication | 3 | |||
AVC178 or AVC169 |
Digital Arts Studies or 2D Media Design | 3 | |||
AVC200 | Animation and Interactivity | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ART116 | Life Drawing I | 3 | |||
AVC284 | Digital Animation II | 3 | |||
AVC/MMT285 | 3D Modeling and Animation II | 3 | |||
AVC287 | 3D Character Animation | 3 | |||
AVC240 | Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | |||
ART111 | Drawing I | 3 | |||
AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | Critical course Gateway course | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVC/MMT184 | Digital Animation I | Critical course | 3 | ||
AVC178 or AVC169 |
Digital Arts Studies or 2D Media Design | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVC150 or CRW150 or CRW172 or CRW176 or FMT121 |
Multimedia Storytelling or Introduction to Creative Writing or Introduction to Comic Book Writing or Writing Narrative for Video Games or Story Theory for Film, Television and Media | 3 | |||
AVC/MMT185 | 3D Modeling and Animation I | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVC170 or AVC/THO246 |
3D Computer Design or Digital Fabrication | 3 | |||
AVC200 | Animation and Interactivity | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ART116 | Life Drawing I | 3 | |||
AVC287 | 3D Character Animation | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVC284 | Digital Animation II | 3 | |||
AVC/MMT285 | 3D Modeling and Animation II | 3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVC240 | Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation | 3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.