This certificate is intended to produce relevant hires for the immersive design industries prevalent in Irvine. Immersive Design - 2D Animation narrows focus to digital hand drawn 2D movement, layout and interface design prepared in an industry standard software, as well as story, character, and the 12 Principles of Animation as it relates to manipulating 2D motion assets. Students who complete this certificate will produce a demo reel of 2D motion studies, layout and interface design prepared for immersive media, and a 2D drawing portfolio that demonstrates visual storytelling and communication skills. Students will graduate with a group project wherein ‘Agile' production skills are practice and mastered in a team production environment driven by self-defined goals, production documentation, and final project deadlines. Occupations in Immersive Design are highly competitive and require dedication to mastering professional skills beyond mere classroom immersion. Students are encouraged to create assignments outside of class, pursue advanced material online, continue with foundation drawing courses, and participate in team projects on a continual basis in order to obtain a competitive edge.