3 D Animation and Virtual Production (AAS-AVP)
Program Location: Fairhope Campus
Applied Technology Division
Length: Four Semesters
This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in 3D Animation and Visual Effects. The program enables the discovery, stimulation, development and demonstration of students’ true creative potential within the context of a real 3D production situation. Students will also experience stimulating creation and production situations similar to those found in the industry. At the end of the program, students will have created a professional portfolio of their work in digital creation, according to industry standards and using the full potential of the latest technologies.
This is a career program designed for students to go directly into the labor market upon completion. Although some of the courses in this program will transfer to four-year institutions, this program is not designed to be a transfer program of study; therefore, it is not subject to the terms and conditions of Alabama Transfers state transfer and articulation reporting system.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Prospective students must possess appropriate and relevant experience as determined by the Animation and Visual Effects advisor and complete the Coastal Alabama Application process.
Semester One
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 175 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| CAP 101 | CGI Software Basics | 3 |
| CAP 103 | Computer Graphics History | 3 |
| CAP 104 | Introduction to Game Design I | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Sub-total Credits | 15 | |
Semester Two
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 178 | Audio-Visual Techniques | 3 |
| CAP 121 | CGI Animation | 3 |
| CAP 122 | Storytelling & Previsualization Process/Project | 5 |
| CAP 123 | CGI Shading, Lighting and Rendering | 3 |
| MTH 116 or MTH 100 + | 3 | |
| Sub-total Credits | 17 | |
Semester Three
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAP 201 | Simulation and Particles Effects | 3 |
| CAP 202 | Live Action and Integration Project | 5 |
| CAP 204 | Advanced Modeling | 2 |
| History, Social Science, or Behavioral Science Elective + | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts Elective (T) + | 3 | |
| Sub-total Credits | 16 | |
Complete Graduation Application
Semester Four
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAP 205 | Dynamic Reality Production | 3 |
| CAP 221 | Final Project | 6 |
| CAP 224 | Digital Environment | 3 |
| Math, Science, or Computer Science Elective + | 3 | |
| Sub-total Credits | 15 | |
GRAND TOTAL CREDITS 63
*Depending on the program or course, a student may also be required to purchase certain necessary tools and supplies.
Locations:
Fairhope Campus
440 Fairhope Avenue
Fairhope, AL 36532