Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Creative Arts, Design & Media
- Program Code: 10-207-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Animation Degree
Description
MATC’s unique facilities and the program’s innovative curriculum offer a comprehensive background in animation. Students have opportunities to learn about 2D animation and 3D animation. Portfolio reviews in several courses are designed to assist you in compiling work samples to show employers.
From visualization of architectural spaces to video games to effects in movies, animation is expanding.
This program features exploratory courses that count toward a credential. Contact an MATC advisor for information.
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Detailed Program Information
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | ANIM-101 | Basic Drawing for Animators | 3 |
| (1) | ANIM-104 | Principles of Character Development | 3 |
| (1) | ANIM-106 | Principles of 3D Animation | 3 |
| (1) | CSG-115 | CSG Production | 3 |
| (1) | ENG-195 | Written Communication (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| (2) | ANIM-120 | Environment and Set Design ‡ (or) ANIM-114 Storyboard Pro ‡ |
3 |
| (2) | ANIM-125 | 3D Modeling ‡ (or) ANIM-138 Animation for Game Development ‡ |
3 |
| (2) | ANIM-140 | Timelines, Keyframes and Kinematics ‡ | 3 |
| (2) | ANIM-156 | Broadcast Animation ‡ | 3 |
| (2) | ENG-197 | Technical Reporting (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| (3) | ANIM-124 | Animation Layout and Design ‡ | 3 |
| (3) | ANIM-130 | 3D Simulations and Illustrations ‡ | 3 |
| (3) | ANIM-145 | Intermediate 3D Animation ‡ (or) ANIM-121 Intermediate 2D Animation ‡ |
3 |
| (3) | CSG-147 | Game Studio Management | 3 |
| (3) | MATH-107 | College Mathematics ‡ (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| (4) | ANIM-110 | Digital Life Drawing | 3 |
| (4) | ANIM-150 | Advanced Animation ‡ | 2 |
| (4) | ANIM-160 | Animation Portfolio ‡ | 2 |
| (4) | ANIM-165 | Motion Analysis for Animation ‡ | 3 |
| (4) | CSG-119 | Designing Interactive Displays ‡ | 3 |
| (4) | PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| (4) | SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI course |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 64 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
To see course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online:
Students already enrolled in an MATC program can visit Self Service Student Planning.
All others can access this information through INFOnline.
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Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Create an animated asset for a product
- Build assets suitable for export and/or rendering to target platforms
- Apply fundamental artistic concepts to the 3D environment
- Implement project management skills
Career Outlook
The career potential for animation is excellent; 2D and 3D animation are being used in more industries and in more ways. From visualization of architectural spaces to video games to effects in movies, animation is expanding.
POSSIBLE CAREERS
Animator 2D/3D
Background Designer
3D Modeling Specialist
Character Rigger
Commercial Animator
Medical Animation Specialist
Legal Animation Simulation Specialist
Texture Artist
Scholarships
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Learn about Scholarships available for this program here: https://matc.academicworks.com
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Creative Arts, Design & Media Academic & Career Pathway
414-297-6004, creativeartspathway@matc.edu
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