3D Modeling for Animation, Game Art and Visual Effects Certificate Crafton - Certificate of Achievement

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3D Modeling for Animation, Game Art and Visual Effects certificate focuses on the creation of digital assets such as characters, vehicles, props and environments used in Animation, Game Art and Visual Effects. Students learn to develop 2D and 3D assets and characters through 3D modeling and digital sculpting techniques.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Demonstrate an understanding of concept, design and creation of 2D and 3D digital assets.

Select appropriate tools, techniques and processes for a range of digital production contexts.

Program Map

O Available Online
GE General Education
Program Requirement

1st Semester

6 units
MULTI 100
Multimedia Foundations
Introduction to multimedia technologies, concepts and principles of design and media production. Explores software applications as they relate to current methods of digital media production for print, screen, animation, interactivity, and 3D design. Investigates the historical and conceptual relationship between art, media, and technology.

Course Details:

MULTI 111
Adobe Photoshop I
Design, creation, and manipulation of original and existing images and photographs using Adobe Photoshop. Preparation for the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) certification exam in Photoshop.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Recommendation: CIS 091

2nd Semester

6 units
MULTI 150
3D Modeling and Sculpting
Introduction to 3D modeling and sculpting using industry standard 3D modeling software. Focus includes modeling, sculpting, and animating texturing generated environments and objects as well as overviews of the animation production pipeline for both film and video game design.

Course Details:

MULTI 155
Digital Sculpting
Introduction to 3D digital sculpting using industry standard 3D sculpting software. Focus includes 3d sculpting, 3d design, topology, 3d asset pipeline, and texture painting 3d objects such as characters, props, and environments for animation, film, and video game design.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: MULTI 100

Apply for Graduation!

Now that you are enrolled in your last semester of classes, it's time to apply for Graduation! Schedule an appointment with a counselor to complete a Graduation Check to make sure you are on track towards earning your degree/certificate. During your appointment, the counselor can assist you with submitting your Graduation Application. Feel free to review the Steps to Graduation prior to your appointment and be aware of the Graduation Application Deadlines found on Step 2.

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3rd Semester

6 units
MULTI 214
Digital Media Portfolio
Provides students the opportunity to create and refine projects to meet the professional standards. Integrates projects into a portfolio which will meet the needs of entry level positions and transfer institutions. Students should have a minimum of five digital media projects from previous classes ready to be refined for portfolio.

Course Details:

MULTI 250
Intermediate 3D Modeling
Principles and application of 3D animation including the Maya character animation and visual effects system. Generation of digital images of animated characters and scenes. Course includes enhanced usages of 3D modeling, animations, texture mapping, adding visual effects and rendering. May also include zbrush.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: MULTI 150