3-D Animation Technology
About 3-D Animation Technology
This program prepares students for initial employment in the field of digital media and offers a professional approach to the foundation knowledge and skills needed to be successful. The content includes practical experiences in 3-D animation design and production; specialized skills include story development/preproduction, project management, modeling characters and environments, creating textures, preparing models for motion capture and the use of advanced math and physics software to produce realistic animation.
The 3-D Animation Technology program prepares students to enter the digital media and simulation industry as production assistants, modelers, texture artists, riggers, animators, and/or motion capture technicians. Graduates of this program play a key role in creating the realism and story-driven aspects of an animation or simulation. Students will learn animation production skills and techniques from experienced industry professionals. Using the latest 3-D animation technology, students will produce professional results faster and will build a portfolio of credited work before completing the program.
Program Structure
| Postsecondary Program of Study | OCP | Course | Hours |
| 3-D Animation Production Assistant | A | DIG0060 | 150 |
| Modeler | B | DIG0061 | 300 |
| Texture Artist/Rigger | C | DIG0062 | 300 |
| Animation/Motion Capture Technician | D | DIG0063 | 300 |
Dual Enrollment is available for high school students. View the Dual Enrollment at OTC video playlist.
Additional Program Details
Program Structure Details
Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) - The 3-D Animation Technology program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of four Occupational Completion Points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. Academic skill level required to complete program: Grade 10 math, language, and reading.
Industry Certification/Licensure
The following certification exams are offered:
- Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design (Requires Premiere Pro AND Photoshop)
Articulation
The State Board of Education has approved statewide articulation agreements to provide credit at any state institute for successful completion of industry certification through the Gold Standard program.
- Adobe Certified Associate (Animate CC), Adobe Systems – 3 credit hours toward the AAS/AS degree in Internet Services Technology
Upon successful completion of the 3-D Animation Technology program, students enrolling in an AS degree program are eligible to be awarded articulated credits at:
Valencia College:
- Digital Media Technology AS degree – Up to 9 credits
Program Cost
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