Animation
Students who wish to pursue an animation focused course of study at ELAC will find a wide range of course offerings that emphasize the techniques and tools used in new media professional settings. Our Animation courses cover everything from character and layout design to 3-d modeling and beyond, giving students the opportunity to work directly with the technology and programs used by professional animators. All animation faculty have experience working as professional animators.
ELAC Animation courses are available to all students, whether or not they plan to pursue a career in related fields. Future animators will find supportive and personalized instruction in their chosen area of interest.
Each year, the Animation Department hosts an international animation festival featuring award winning animations and panel discussions by animators from around the world. Students also have the opportunity to submit their work for the annual Student Art Exhibition hosted at the ELAC Vincent Price Art Museum (VPAM), to showcase their film and design work alongside work done by students in Studio Arts courses.
Animation Program Requirements
This program is for students who wish to acquire an Associate in Arts Degree with an emphasis on Animation.
Required Courses:
| SUBJECT & NO. | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
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COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 14 COURSES: |
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ANIMATN 212* |
Animation Character Development |
3 |
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ANIMATN 216* |
Layout and Background Painting |
3 |
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OR |
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ANIMATN 268 |
Compositing |
3 |
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ANIMATN 217* |
Storyboards |
3 |
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ANIMATN 218 |
Fundamentals of Animation |
3 |
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ANIMATN 219* |
Animation Process and Production |
3 |
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ANIMATN 221 |
Three-Dimensional Animation I |
3 |
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ANIMATN 225* |
Three-Dimensional Character Animation |
3 |
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OR |
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ANIMATN 264* |
3D Modeling |
3 |
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ANIMATN 226* |
Three-Dimensional Previsualization and Camera Techniques |
3 |
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OR |
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ANIMATN 265* |
Rendering |
3 |
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ANIMATN 227* |
Three-Dimensional Animation Project |
3 |
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OR |
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ANIMATN 261* |
Introduction to Virtual, Mixed, and Augmented Reality |
4 |
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ART 201 |
Drawing I |
3 |
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ART 204 |
Life Drawing I |
3 |
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ART 209 |
Perspective Drawing I |
3 |
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ART 213* |
Color Theory |
3 |
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ART 639 |
Introduction to Digital Imaging |
3 |
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LACCD General Education Plan |
21 |
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TOTAL |
60 |
Note: 3 units from Art 201 may be double counted in GE area C
*This course has a prerequisite
Level I
Students completing this program certificate will acquire applicable skills to pursue entry-level positions in Animation.
Course Requirements:
| SUBJECT & NO. | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
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ANIMATN 212* |
Character Animation and Design |
3 |
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ANIMATN 216* |
Layout and Background Art |
3 |
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ANIMATN 217* |
Storyboards |
3 |
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ANIMATN 218 |
Fundamentals of Animation |
3 |
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ANIMATN 221 |
Three-Dimensional Animation I |
3 |
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ART 201 |
Drawing I. |
3 |
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ART 639 |
Introduction to Digital Imaging |
3 |
| TOTAL | 21 |
*This course has a prerequisite
Level II
A program certificate consisting of all of the courses required for the Animation Level 1, plus an additional 15 units as follows:
| SUBJECT & NO. | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
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Animation Level I Certificate |
21 | |
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ANIMATN 219* |
Animation Process and Production |
3 |
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ANIMATN 227* |
Three-Dimensional Character Animation |
3 |
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ANIMATN 264* |
3D Modeling |
3 |
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ANIMATN 265* |
Rendering |
3 |
|
ART 209 |
Perspective Drawing I |
3 |
| TOTAL | 36 | |
*This course has a prerequisite