The 12-credit Animation Essentials Graduate Certificate provides foundational skills for those looking to enter the growing animation and digital design industries. Through hands-on coursework, students will develop expertise in character modeling, storytelling, and immersive digital environments. This stand-alone certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in animation, interactive media, video graphics, and digital arts. It is also designed to stack with additional coursework toward the MS in Digital Design.
Required Courses (6 Credits)
- DD 621 - Character and Facial Modeling for Animation
Learn the tools and techniques for designing 3D characters, from concept to final product, with a focus on visual storytelling and character development. - DD 622 - Visual Storytelling and Story boarding
Explore interactive storytelling techniques, including virtual reality and immersive media, to craft compelling digital narratives.
Electives (Choose 2, 6 Credits):
- DD 623 - Acting for Animators
Study acting principles and their application to animation, including movement, empathy, and dialogue, with hands-on projects in storytelling and character animation. - DD 624 - Digital Audio
Gain a foundational understanding of sound design and scoring for multimedia applications, integrating both visual and audio elements. - DD 625 - Environmental Design
Develop skills in digital world-building, exploring tools and aesthetics for creating simulated environments.
