The Animation Program offers an integrated/interdisciplinary approach to prepare students to meet current and future job market demands. The student will be given a balanced blend of art and technology-based skills essential for today's careers in animation. The program offers both an A.S. degree and certificates. Course content is driven by industry needs in order to provide the student with the best possible preparation for a career in animation or for transfer to an institution of higher learning. This Animation AS Degree provides expertise leading to employment opportunities as junior animators, character designers, storyboard artists, 3D modelers and game designers.<br><br>Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:<br><br>Be able to plan, produce, collaborate on, and create 2D art and animation assets for use in games and animation productions.<br>Be able to plan, produce, collaborate on, and create 3D models of objects and environments that can be used in games, and animation productions.<br>Be able to plan, develop, and collaborate on storyboards for short animation and game productions.<br>Be able to design, collaborate on, work with external developers and produce board games, and digital games.<br>Create a portfolio demonstrating a clear understanding of selecting and organizing to present their art portfolio to animation and game studios.