Course Catalog - Graphic Design & Interactive Media - Animation

Graphic Design & Interactive Media - Animation

Business & Industry Endorsement

PR: Prerequisite   |   CR: Credit for Course   |   SEM: Semesters   |   LC: Local Credit

(It is recommended students follow the program of study sequence level 1-4 as outlined by TEA.)

Level 1: Principles of Arts, AV Technology, and Communication #8175

Students will apply professional communication strategies in a variety of platforms. Students will use technology applications when completing multimedia projects and processes, while focusing on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.  Utilizing lab facilities modeled after real-world studios, students will explore and examine problem-solving methods as it relates to multimedia careers.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 2: Digital Media M #8522

Level 2: Digital Media Dual #8521

Through the study of digital and interactive media and its application in information technology, students will analyze and assess current and emerging technologies, while designing and creating multimedia projects that address customer needs and resolve problems.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 3: Animation I M #8171

Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. In addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the history and techniques of the animation industry.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 3: Animation with Lab I M #8190

Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. In addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the history and techniques of the animation industry. This course includes an additional one hour lab.

Corequisite: Animation I. This course must be taken concurrently with Animation I and may not be taken as a stand-alone course. 

SEM: 2 CR: 2

Level 4: Animation II #8172

In addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to create two- and three-dimensional animations.

Corequisite: Animation II. This course must be taken concurrently with Animation II and may not be taken as a stand-alone course. In addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to create two and three-dimensional animations. The instruction also assists students seeking careers in the animation industry.

PR: Animation I

SEM: 2 CR: 2