LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Computer Graphics Animation
Associate in Applied Arts Degree
Curriculum Code: 0284 (Effective Fall 2003 - Summer 2008)
A computer animator is an artist who designs for video and film and uses a
computer as a primary tool. Animators must have creative abilities and
design, drawing, problem-solving, production, communication, and presentation
skills. Computer animators are employed in advertising, video production, the
motion picture industry (special effects to full cartoon features), and in the
growing multimedia industry, creating games, training materials, and
presentations. Not all courses in this program transfer to all colleges.
Students planning to transfer should see an academic advisor or counselor
before enrolling in any course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section for
skills assessment and advising information.
INFORMATION
Contact the Art, Design and Multimedia Program, Academic and Office Facility,
Room 314, telephone number (517) 483-1476.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 68 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ARTS 102 Design & Communication 3
ARTS 131 Drawing I 3
ARTS 132 Figure Drawing 3
ARTS 133 Surface Anatomy for Artists 3
ARTS 151 Computer Graphics/Illustration 3
ARTS 171 Computer Graphics/Digital Imag 3
ARTS 216 Humorous Illustration I 3
ARTS 225 Comic Book Illustration 3
ARTS 226 Storyboards 3
ARTS 228 Advanced Digital Imaging 3
ARTS 232 Comp Graphics/2-D Animation 4
ARTS 234 Comp Graphics/3-D Animation I 4
ARTS 235 Comp Graphics/3-D Animation II 4
ARTS 236 Computer Graphics/Production 3
ARTS 238 Comps and Animatics 3
ARTS 269 The Portfolio 2
ARTS 281 Art Internship 3
FILM 118 Film Production I 4
HUMS 212 History of Art II 4
MATH 118 The Art of Geometry (See note 1) 3
PHYS 120 The Art of Physics 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 3-4 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 3-4 Credits
(See "General Education Core Requirements" for information on how to fulfill
these requirements. Core area proficiency exams, where appropriate, are
available for each core area.)
Communication Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Mathematics Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Science Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Writing Core Area 3-4
MINIMUM TOTAL 71
NOTES:
1. MATH 118 is the minimum Math requirement to meet the General Education
Core Math requirement for this curriculum. Students wishing to transfer
to a four-year college should see an Art, Design & Multimedia Program
advisor for appropriate Math Core selections.
2. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
ARTS 102 ARTS 132 ARTS 133 ARTS 225
ARTS 131 ARTS 151 ARTS 216 ARTS 228
FILM 118 ARTS 171 ARTS 234 ARTS 232
PHYS 120 MATH 118 HUMS 212 ARTS 235
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ARTS 226
ARTS 236
ARTS 238
ARTS 269
ARTS 281
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