ANIMATION
ANIMATION
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The Graphic Design and Interactive Media: Animation Program of Study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with designing or creating graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. This program of study may also include exploration into designing clothing and accessories, and creating special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media, for use in computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Recommended Course Sequence:
Principles of Art, A/V, and Communications
Animation I
Animation II with Lab
Practicum in Animation
INDUSTRY-BASED CERTIFICATIONS
INDUSTRY-BASED CERTIFICATIONS
Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) - After Effects
Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) - 3DS Max
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) - Animate
WORK-BASED LEARNING
WORK-BASED LEARNING
Work-Based Learning opportunities may include:
Internship - gain hands-on experience by interning with an animator within a digital marketing firm or video game design company
Job Shadow - spend a day or more observing a career in animation such as an animator, storyboard artist, or character designer
School-Based Enterprise - support in creating animations as part of services offered at your school
Competitions - while not direct work experiences, participating in SkillsUSA and other competitions can involve development of practical skills and simulated real-world scenarios
Mentorship - seek out mentorship from professionals for feedback/guidance as you develop your portfolio
Field Trips and Guest Speakers - gain understanding of a variety of career paths and insight into the industry from professionals
ALIGNED ADVANCED ACADEMIC COURSES
ALIGNED ADVANCED ACADEMIC COURSES
While most of these course opportunities don't apply to Program of Study completion, some may. Students are advised to consider them to strengthen preparation.
AP or IB:
AP Studio Art: Two-Dimensional Design Portfolio
Dual Credit:
ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I*
ARTV 1402 Introduction to Technical Animation and Rendering*
*High school credit awarded applies to Animation Program of Study completion
CAREER & TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
CAREER & TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
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