LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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CURRICULUM GUIDE |
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Computer Graphics Animation |
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Associate in Applied Arts Degree |
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Curriculum Code: 0284 (Effective Fall 2004 - Summer 2009) |
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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. |
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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. |
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INFORMATION
Contact the Art, Design and Multimedia Program, Academic and
Office Facility, Room 314, telephone number (517) 483-1476. |
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REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL:
68
CREDITS |
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CREDIT HOURS |
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ARTS 102 |
Design & Communication |
3 |
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ARTS 131 |
Drawing |
3 |
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ARTS 132 |
Figure Drawing |
3 |
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ARTS 133 |
Surface Anatomy for Artists |
3 |
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ARTS 151 |
Computer Graphics/Illustration |
3 |
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ARTS 171 |
Computer Graphics/Digital Imag |
3 |
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ARTS 216 |
Humorous Illustration I |
3 |
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ARTS 225 |
Comic Book Illustration |
3 |
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ARTS 226 |
Storyboards |
3 |
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ARTS 228 |
Advanced Digital Imaging |
3 |
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ARTS 232 |
Comp Graphics/2-D Animation |
4 |
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ARTS 234 |
Comp Graphics/3-D Animation I |
4 |
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ARTS 235 |
Comp Graphics/3-D Animation II |
4 |
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ARTS 236 |
Computer Graphics/Production |
3 |
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ARTS 238 |
Comps and Animatics |
3 |
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ARTS 269 |
The Portfolio |
2 |
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ARTS 281 |
Art Internship |
3 |
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FILM 118 |
Film Production I |
4 |
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HUMS 212 |
History of Art II |
4 |
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MATH 118 |
The Art of Geometry (See note 1) |
3 |
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PHYS 120 |
The Art of Physics |
4 |
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LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL: 3-4 CREDITS |
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Complete the indicated number of credits from EACH
CHOICE listed below. |
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CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas |
3-4 Credits
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(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.) |
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Communication Core Area (See Note 2) |
0 |
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Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 2) |
0 |
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Mathematics Core Area (See Note 2) |
0 |
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Science Core Area (See Note 2) |
0 |
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Writing Core Area |
3-4 |
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MINIMUM TOTAL |
71 |
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NOTES: |
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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. |
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Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the
requirements for this Core area. |
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SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE |
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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. |
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ARTS 102 |
ARTS 132 |
ARTS 133 |
ARTS 225 |
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ARTS 131 |
ARTS 151 |
ARTS 216 |
ARTS 228 |
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HUMS 212 |
ARTS 171 |
ARTS 234 |
ARTS 232 |
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PHYS 120 |
MATH 118 |
FILM 118 |
ARTS 235 |
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ARTS 226 |
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ARTS 236 |
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ARTS 238 |
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ARTS 269 |
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ARTS 281 |
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