Animation Technology

Animation Technology, AAS Degree

Overviewed by experts from Pixar Animation Studios, the new Animation Technology program from Southeast is a fantastic opportunity to enter the exciting world of computer animation.

Animation technicians use a variety of graphics and computer software to assist in designs. Graduates can expect to find entry-level positions in advertising, broadcasting, entertainment, instruction, medical/scientific applications, multimedia, product design and web design.

*Laptop Included Program (This program requires the use of a Mac Book Pro laptop computer.)

Semester	Course Title	Credits
First Semester
SSS 100	Student Success Seminar	2
ANM 100	Graphic Design for Animation	2
ANM 110 ANM 110	Animation Essentials I	4
ANM 120 ANM 120	Motion Graphics I	3
ANM 130 ANM 130	3D Animation I	3
CIS 101 CIS 101	Computer Essentials	2
SPCM 101T SPCM 101T	Fundamentals of Speech	3
Based on the study of communication theory as applied to public speaking. The goals are to improve the student's public speaking and listening skills. Experiences in the class range from developing speech outlines, researching topics, and practicing delivery techniques for an informative, persuasive, interviewing techniques and panel discussion assignment.
19
Second Semester
ANM 111 ANM 111	Animation Essentials II	3
ANM 121 ANM 121	Motion Graphics II	3
ANM 131 ANM 131	3D Animation II	3
ANM 140 ANM 140	3D Modeling I	3
ENGL 101T ENGL 101T	Composition	3
English Composition will help develop proficiency in writing concise, coherent essays, and in using correct English. Several modes of discourse will be explored and good grammar skills are required. This course will improve the student's critical thinking skills as it provides students with practice in all stages of the writing process: planning, supporting, rewriting, analyzing, proofreading, and editing. This course will also require critical reading and writing. Prerequisite: Placement Assessment
MATH 115 MATH 115	College Math	3
A course covering the concepts and applications of mathematics, that includes: the arithmetic order of operations, percent problems, descriptive statistics and graphing, algebraic manipulations, solving linear equations, formula rearrangement, word problems, measurement, and applied plane and solid geometry. This course satisfies the institution's general education requirements for mathematics, but is not a transfer course. Prerequisite: Placement Assessment
18
Third Semester
ANM 210 ANM 210	Animation Essentials III	3
ANM 220 ANM 220	Motion Graphics III	3
ANM 230 ANM 230	3D Animation III	3
ANM 240 ANM 240	3D Modeling II	3
SOC SOC	Social Science Elective: SOC 150T - Social Problems; or SOC 250T - Marriage and the Family	3
15
Fourth Semester
ANM 221	Motion Graphics IV	3
ANM 250	Animation Studio	6
ANM 241	3D Modeling III	3
PSYC 101T	General Psychology	3
15
Total Credits: 67

All courses with the prefix ANM require "C" or better.

Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.