Program Overview

Major ID: 336C

Program Start Dates: Fall

The Computer Animation Certificate is intended to give students the skills needed to work as a digital animator. The classes required for this certificate will have students learning the most up-to-date animation and video software packages including Blender, Flash, Premiere Pro, After Effects and other applications. Intensive hands-on participation will be stressed in creating 3D models, animations, and scenes. Emphasis is placed on practical, real-world application of their skills. Upon certificate completion, students will have multiple short animation projects suitable for a portfolio or demo reel.

Career Opportunities

Many career opportunities exist in the computer animation field, particularly for individuals with extensive portfolios. Jobs exist in the video game industry, web design and advertising focused on emerging technologies. Many computer animators begin their career as self-employed, freelancers, in order to expand their personal portfolio.

Program Outcomes

1. Graduates will design multiple mesh models within 3D environment.
2. Graduates will apply industry standard techniques of lighting, texturing and animation to mesh models within a 3D environment.
3. Graduates will animate characters utilizing lip sync, forward kinematics, inverse kinematics and other industry standard practices.

Program Faculty

Darren Pearson
darren.pearson@saintpaul.edu

Course Offering Options

This program can be completed by using a combination of day, evening, and Saturday courses. Part-time and full-time options are available.

Recommended Equipment

Digital Camera, USB Drive, Adobe Software