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3D Technical Director Certificate

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
Total Units:
33
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

10 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
ART 300
Drawing and Composition I
3
Req
ARTNM 420
Introduction to 3D Modeling
3
Req
MATH 372
College Algebra for Calculus
4

Semester 2 (Spring)

10 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
ARTNM 320
Facial Expression and Anatomy
3
RE
ARTNM 431
Short Production
3
Req
MATH 373
Trigonometry for Calculus
4

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
ART 304
Figure Drawing I
3
RE
ARTNM 423
3D Texturing
3
Req
CISC 323
Linux Operating System
1

Semester 4 (Spring)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
ARTNM 429
3D Rigging and Rig Building
3
Req
CISP 300
Algorithm Design/Problem Solving
3
Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list

Career path

Career Options:

This certificate prepares students for entry-level position in 3D animation industries.

  • film
  • game
  • broadcast
  • other industries such as medical, legal, engineering, web, and fine art

Advising Notes:

  • This map starts with MATH 372, which has prerequisites. Please see a counselor to add in prerequisite courses, if needed.

Scheduling Notes:

  • ARTNM 320 is offered in the spring.
  • ARTNM 423 is offered in the fall of odd-numbered years.
  • ARTNM 431 is offered in the spring of odd-numbered years.
  • ARTNM 429 is offered in the spring of even-numbered years.

Other Notes:

  • This roadmap is designed for students starting in the fall of odd-numbered years, but the program can be started in other semesters as well. See a counselor to adjust the coursework.

Published April 14, 2024

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