Animation, Visual Effects, and Game Design

Previously Digital Character Design

This degree or certificate offers introductory to intermediate training to students in a range of entertainment production areas including 2-D storyboarding, 2-D and 3-D keyframe animation, 2-D and 3-D character, object, and environment design. This certificate also prepares students to transfer to 4-year degree programs in animation, visual effects, and game design. Students must complete all required core courses in order to reach 18-21 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program students will be able to Create 2-D and 3-D character designs, storyboards, or animations. Create video game play levels or assets.

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Associate in Science Program Map Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	ART 130	2-D Foundation	3
	ART 150	Fundamental of Drawing	3
ART 150 or equivalent. (ART 150 may be taken concurrently.)	ART152	Figure Drawing	3
	Choose one of the following Options
	Option 1: 2-D Animation Design
	ART 201	Drawing for Animation	3
	ART 205	Fundamentals of 2-D Keyframe Animation	3
	ART 209	Introduction to 2-D Character Design	3
	ART 210	Introduction to Animation Storyboard	3
	Option 2: 3-D Digital Character Design
	ART 231	Introduction to 3-D Hard Surface Design	3
ART 220 or equivalent	ART 232	Intermediate 3-D Hard Surface Design I	3
	ART 245	3-D Digital Character Design I	3
	ART 246	3-D Digital Character Design II	3
	Option 3: 3-D Character Rigging and Animation
	ART 233	Character Set-up/Kinematics	3
ART 233 or equivalent	ART 234	Advanced 3D Character Set-up	3
	ART 235	3D Character Animation	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18-21

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2025	GCC Catalog 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.