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The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Animation and Time-Based Media is designed for the student who wishes to develop marketable skills in the area of digital animation and time-based media development. The program provides the student with an understanding of the equipment, operations, and knowledge of the terminology related to still image, video, and animation production. It allows for the exploration of personal interest in this area, prepares students for employment, and upgrades skills of those already employed in this field. Employment opportunities are included in video and multimedia fields, such as digital animator, media production, marketing, publishing, motion graphics, photography, storyboard artist, freelance artist designer, web and interactivity design, and multimedia artist/designer. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Animation and in Time-Based Media are also available.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Type
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Academic Plan
- Animation and Time-Based Media (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 3199
- Total Credits Required
- 69-77
- Catalog Year
- 2025-2026
- Effective Term
- Fall 2025
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Create still, interactive, animation, and time-based images to project specifications demonstrating professional competence in research, planning, production, and presentation. ART111, ART116, ART131, AVC100, AVC138, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, AVC150, AVC169, AVC170, AVC174, AVC177, AVC178, AVC/MMT184, AVC/MMT185, AVC191, AVC200, AVC202, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC270, AVC273AC, AVC279, AVC280AC, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, AVC297AC, CIS133DA, FMP108, FMP114, FMP/FMT151, FMP204, FMP215, FMT121, MUC122, MUC191, MUC192, MUC195, MUC222,.
- Apply critical thinking skills, the creative process, and historical and visual literacy to solve visual, technical, and conceptual problems. ARH101, ARH102, ARH115, ART111, ART116, ART131, COM145, AVC100, AVC138, AVC140, AVC142, AVC143, AVC150, AVC169, AVC170, AVC174, AVC177, AVC178, AVC/MMT184, AVC/MMT185, AVC/MMT190, AVC191, AVC192, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/THO246, AVC270, AVC279, AVC280AC, AVC284, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, AVC297AC, CIS133DA, CRW150, CRW172, CRW176, FMP108, FMP114, FMP/FMT151, FMP204, FMP215, FMT121, HUM/THF205, JRN213, MUC122, MUC191, MUC192, MUC195, MUC222,.
- Critique narratives and complex still, interactive, time-based, and animation media to evaluate their effectiveness for diverse audiences.
- Apply industry standard tools and research to develop effective complex time-based media or animations and workflows.
- Demonstrate professional and collaborative practices in diverse settings (e.g., communication, time management, organization, and legal and ethical considerations).
- Communicate narrative through animation, still, and time-based media while recognizing diverse opinions and cultural and individual differences.
- Create a collection of works (e.g., capstone, internships, and/or portfolio) that reflect professional competency.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Art Directors
$58,370 Show expanded career information for Art Directors
Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$28.06
Annual Median Wage
$58,370
Annual Job Openings
126
Number of People Employed
1,025
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.7 %
Film and Video Editors
$58,817 Show expanded career information for Film and Video Editors
Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$28.27
Annual Median Wage
$58,817
Annual Job Openings
46
Number of People Employed
420
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.5 %
Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists
$20,731 Show expanded career information for Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
Typical Education Level
some college
Hourly Median Wage
$9.96
Annual Median Wage
$20,731
Annual Job Openings
170
Number of People Employed
1,153
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 23.7 %
Producers
$55,628 Show expanded career information for Producers
Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$26.74
Annual Median Wage
$55,628
Annual Job Openings
110
Number of People Employed
1,105
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.0 %
Special Effects Artists and Animators
$58,835 Show expanded career information for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$28.28
Annual Median Wage
$58,835
Annual Job Openings
56
Number of People Employed
445
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.8 %
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators
$61,200 Show expanded career information for Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators
Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.
Typical Education Level
an Associate degree
Hourly Median Wage
$29.42
Annual Median Wage
$61,200
Annual Job Openings
46
Number of People Employed
495
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 3.0 %
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.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Pathway Map Options
There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.
These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.
The list of courses below has been updated
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | |||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).View requisites | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 |
MAT | Mathematics |
Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area; MAT14+ recommended for students planning to transfer to a four-year university |
3–6 | ||
AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | |
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 0–3 | |||
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
ART111 | Drawing I | 3 | |||
AVC142 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 | |||
ART111 or ART116 |
Drawing I or Life Drawing I | 3 |
Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095, or RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor).View requisites | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
AVC169 or AVC178 |
2D Media Design or Digital Arts Studies | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 3 | |
AVC/MMT184 | Digital Animation I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 or ART116) or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 3 | |
ARH101 or ARH102 or ARH115 or HUM/THF205 |
Art from Prehistory Through Middle Ages or Art from Renaissance to Modernism or History of Photography or Introduction to Cinema | H, HU or H, HU or HU or HU | 3 | ||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
ART116 | Life 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 | Critical course | HU or None or None or None or None | 3 | |
AVC150 or FMT121 or JRN203 |
Multimedia Storytelling or Story Theory for Film, Television and Media or Writing for Online Media | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | HU or None or None | 3 | |
Emphasis | Emphasis Option | Complete three (3) credits from the Emphasis Options area | 3 |
Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 0–3 | |||
AVC248 or ART255 |
Design Self Promotion or Art Marketing | 0–3 | |||
AVC170 or AVC/THO246 |
3D Computer Design or Digital Fabrication | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or AVC169 or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | 3 | ||
AVC/MMT185 | 3D Modeling and Animation I | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC200 | Animation and Interactivity | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC240 | Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ADA/AVC/MMT184, or AVC/MMT185, or FMP108) or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC202 or FMP108 |
Media Productions I or Video Production | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | 3 | ||
AVC248 or ART255 |
Design Self Promotion or Art Marketing | 3 | |||
AVC279 or FMP215 |
Media Productions II or Digital Video Effects | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC202 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FMP108, or FMP115, or permission of Instructor. FMP115 strongly recommended for students in Film and Media Production (3570). ADA/ART/MMT184 strongly recommended.View requisites | 3 | ||
Emphasis | Emphasis Option | Complete three (3) credits from the Emphasis Options area | 3 |
Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
AVC280AC or AVC297AC |
Digital Media Arts and Design Capstone or Commercial Art Internship | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.View requisites | 3 | ||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
AVC248 or ART255 |
Design Self Promotion or Art Marketing | 0–3 | |||
AVC284 | Digital Animation II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT184 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC/MMT285 | 3D Modeling and Animation II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT185.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC287 | 3D Character Animation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT184 or AVC180AC. Corequisites: ART116 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC248 or ART255 |
Design Self Promotion or Art Marketing | 3 | |||
MUC191 or MUC122 |
Electronic Music I or Sound Design I | 3 | |||
Emphasis | Emphasis Option | Complete three (3) credits from the Emphasis Options area | 3 | ||
Emphasis | Emphasis Option | Complete three (3) credits from the Emphasis Options area | 3 |
Emphasis Options
Complete twelve (12) credits total from the Emphasis Options area. Students may choose from one emphasis or from among multiple emphasis areas according to their occupational needs.
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ART131 | Photography I | Photography Emphasis | HU | 3 | |
AVC138 | Commercial Photography I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or AVC142, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Photography Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC140 | Portrait Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or AVC142, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Photography Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC143 | Intermediate Digital Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC142 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Photography Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC270 | Digital Photographic Imaging II | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC177.View requisites | Photography Emphasis | 3 | |
FMP114 | Audio Production | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FMP105 or FMP108.View requisites | Audio Emphasis | 3 | |
MUC191 | Electronic Music I | Audio Emphasis | 3 | ||
MUC192 | Electronic Music II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC191.View requisites | Audio Emphasis | 3 | |
MUC122 | Sound Design I | Audio Emphasis | 3 | ||
MUC195 | Studio Music Recording I | Audio Emphasis | 3 | ||
MUC222 | Sound Design II | Prerequisites: MUC122. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MUC111, or MUC191, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Audio Emphasis | 3 | |
ART/COM/STO145 | Digital Storybook | Media Production Emphasis | 1 | ||
AVC/MMT190 | Art of Web Site Design | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100, or permission of Instructor. CIS133DA recommended.View requisites | Media Production Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC192 | Advanced Web Presentation Design | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT190 or permission of Instructor. AVC180AM and AVC180AN suggested but not required.View requisites | Media Production Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC/THO246 | Digital Fabrication | Media Production Emphasis | 3 | ||
CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | Media Production Emphasis | 3 | ||
FMP204 | Advanced Video Production | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FMP108.View requisites | Media Production Emphasis | 3 | |
FMP215 | Digital Video Effects | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FMP108, or FMP115, or permission of Instructor. FMP115 strongly recommended for students in Film and Media Production (3570). ADA/ART/MMT184 strongly recommended.View requisites | Media Production Emphasis | 3 | |
FMT151 | TV and New Media Production | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FMP105, or FMT100, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Media Production Emphasis | 3 | |
ART116 | Life Drawing I | Motion Graphics Emphasis | 3 | ||
AVC174 | Electronic Color Principles | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100.View requisites | Motion Graphics Emphasis | 1 | |
AVC/MMT185 | 3D Modeling and Animation I | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Motion Graphics Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC200 | Animation and Interactivity | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Motion Graphics Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC240 | Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ADA/AVC/MMT184, or AVC/MMT185, or FMP108) or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Motion Graphics Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC273AC | Special Topics: Multimedia Arts | Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.View requisites | Motion Graphics Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC287 | 3D Character Animation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT184 or AVC180AC. Corequisites: ART116 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Motion Graphics Emphasis | 3 | |
FMP215 | Digital Video Effects | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FMP108, or FMP115, or permission of Instructor. FMP115 strongly recommended for students in Film and Media Production (3570). ADA/ART/MMT184 strongly recommended.View requisites | Motion Graphics Emphasis | 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 | |||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).View requisites | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 |
AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | |
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2 Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVC169 or AVC178 |
2D Media Design or Digital Arts Studies | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 3 | |
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 0–3 | |||
ART111 or ART116 |
Drawing I or Life Drawing I | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAT | Mathematics |
Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area; MAT14+ recommended for students planning to transfer to a four-year university |
3–6 | ||
AVC/MMT184 | Digital Animation I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 or ART116) or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Critical course | 3 |
Term 4 Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095, or RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor).View requisites | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
ARH101 or ARH102 or ARH115 or HUM/THF205 |
Art from Prehistory Through Middle Ages or Art from Renaissance to Modernism or History of Photography or Introduction to Cinema | H, HU or H, HU or HU or HU | 3 | ||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
ART111 | Drawing I | 3 |
Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
ART116 | Life 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 | Critical course | HU or None or None or None or None | 3 | |
AVC150 or FMT121 or JRN203 |
Multimedia Storytelling or Story Theory for Film, Television and Media or Writing for Online Media | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | HU or None or None | 3 | |
AVC142 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
AVC200 | Animation and Interactivity | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC170 or AVC/THO246 |
3D Computer Design or Digital Fabrication | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or AVC169 or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | 3 | ||
AVC202 or FMP108 |
Media Productions I or Video Production | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | 3 | ||
Emphasis | Emphasis Option | Complete three (3) credits from the Emphasis Options area | 3 |
Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
AVC/MMT185 | 3D Modeling and Animation I | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
Emphasis | Emphasis Option | Complete three (3) credits from the Emphasis Options area | 3 |
Term 8 Term 8 Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
AVC240 | Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ADA/AVC/MMT184, or AVC/MMT185, or FMP108) or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC/MMT285 | 3D Modeling and Animation II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT185.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC279 or FMP215 |
Media Productions II or Digital Video Effects | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC202 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FMP108, or FMP115, or permission of Instructor. FMP115 strongly recommended for students in Film and Media Production (3570). ADA/ART/MMT184 strongly recommended.View requisites | 3 | ||
MUC191 or MUC122 |
Electronic Music I or Sound Design I | 3 |
Term 9 Term 9 Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
AVC284 | Digital Animation II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT184 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
Emphasis | Emphasis Option | Complete three (3) credits from the Emphasis Options area | 3 |
Term 10 Term 10 Term 10
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
Specialization Option | Specialization Option | 3 | |||
AVC287 | 3D Character Animation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT184 or AVC180AC. Corequisites: ART116 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
Emphasis | Emphasis Option | Complete three (3) credits from the Emphasis Options area | 3 |
Term 11
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVC280AC or AVC297AC |
Digital Media Arts and Design Capstone or Commercial Art Internship | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.View requisites | 3 | ||
AVC248 or ART255 |
Design Self Promotion or Art Marketing | 3 |
Emphasis Options
Complete twelve (12) credits total from the Emphasis Options area. Students may choose from one emphasis or from among multiple emphasis areas according to their occupational needs.
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ART131 | Photography I | Photography Emphasis | HU | 3 | |
AVC138 | Commercial Photography I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or AVC142, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Photography Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC140 | Portrait Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART131, or AVC142, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Photography Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC143 | Intermediate Digital Photography | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC142 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Photography Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC270 | Digital Photographic Imaging II | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC177.View requisites | Photography Emphasis | 3 | |
FMP114 | Audio Production | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FMP105 or FMP108.View requisites | Audio Emphasis | 3 | |
MUC191 | Electronic Music I | Audio Emphasis | 3 | ||
MUC192 | Electronic Music II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC191.View requisites | Audio Emphasis | 3 | |
MUC122 | Sound Design I | Audio Emphasis | 3 | ||
MUC195 | Studio Music Recording I | Audio Emphasis | 3 | ||
MUC222 | Sound Design II | Prerequisites: MUC122. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MUC111, or MUC191, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Audio Emphasis | 3 | |
ART/COM/STO145 | Digital Storybook | Media Production Emphasis | 1 | ||
AVC/MMT190 | Art of Web Site Design | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100, or permission of Instructor. CIS133DA recommended.View requisites | Media Production Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC192 | Advanced Web Presentation Design | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT190 or permission of Instructor. AVC180AM and AVC180AN suggested but not required.View requisites | Media Production Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC/THO246 | Digital Fabrication | Media Production Emphasis | 3 | ||
CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | Media Production Emphasis | 3 | ||
FMP204 | Advanced Video Production | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FMP108.View requisites | Media Production Emphasis | 3 | |
FMP215 | Digital Video Effects | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FMP108, or FMP115, or permission of Instructor. FMP115 strongly recommended for students in Film and Media Production (3570). ADA/ART/MMT184 strongly recommended.View requisites | Media Production Emphasis | 3 | |
FMT151 | TV and New Media Production | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FMP105, or FMT100, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Media Production Emphasis | 3 | |
ART116 | Life Drawing I | Motion Graphics Emphasis | 3 | ||
AVC174 | Electronic Color Principles | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100.View requisites | Motion Graphics Emphasis | 1 | |
AVC/MMT185 | 3D Modeling and Animation I | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Motion Graphics Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC200 | Animation and Interactivity | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Motion Graphics Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC240 | Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ADA/AVC/MMT184, or AVC/MMT185, or FMP108) or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Motion Graphics Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC273AC | Special Topics: Multimedia Arts | Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.View requisites | Motion Graphics Emphasis | 3 | |
AVC287 | 3D Character Animation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT184 or AVC180AC. Corequisites: ART116 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | Motion Graphics Emphasis | 3 | |
FMP215 | Digital Video Effects | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FMP108, or FMP115, or permission of Instructor. FMP115 strongly recommended for students in Film and Media Production (3570). ADA/ART/MMT184 strongly recommended.View requisites | Motion Graphics Emphasis | 3 |
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Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
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Previous Catalog Years
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Previous catalog years for Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Animation and Time-Based Media