Animation Essentials Graduate Certificate | Hillier College of Architecture and Design

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.