Associate in Arts - Animation

The animation associate in arts degree provides students with a strong foundation in the fundamental aspects of animation. Students will learn the skills to develop animations including techniques such as modeling, animation, and texturing. Courses present material that will take the student through the production process and workflow of animation projects. Curriculum includes traditional animation techniques, drawing, and the technical fundamentals of animation. The program goal is to provide the skills necessary to enter this growing, professional field. The types of industries that employ individuals with animation skills include animation for film or television, and animation for the web. Advanced students have the opportunity to create portfolios to prepare for animation careers.

To be admitted, students must have graduated from high school (or have attained a high school graduation equivalency) or be at least 18 years of age by the beginning of the entering semester. Official transcripts from high school are required from applicants who do not reach 18 years of age at the beginning of the term. Submission of high school and college transcript is highly recommended for all students for possible academic requirement completion.Diablo Valley College does not offer a high school completion program. California State law clarifies that a student must be 18 years of age or a high school graduate by the time their first semester begins.