Associate of Applied Science | 63 credits minimum
Visual Art & Design Division
South City Campus
General Information 801-957-4073
Program Information 801-957-3361
Program Website
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Program Faculty
See program website
Concurrent Enrollment Liaison(s)
Trudy Richardson - Concurrent Enrollment Liaison, Instructor, BFA Drawing & Painting
Program Description
Students with an aptitude in creative problem solving, drawing, design, photography and/or computer related visual communication should consider this rapidly expanding and competitive field. The Visual Art & Design Department allows students to specialize in the following areas: Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Multimedia, Photography, Web Design, and Graphic Communications Technologies.
Students who elect to pursue an AAS Degree in Animation will prepare themselves for entry level work in an animation related profession. They develop foundation drawing and design skills, apply animation principles in time based visualizations, and illustrate a working knowledge of quality visual storytelling. Students should choose electives and projects carefully to develop a working competency of both the arts and technologies involved in at least one specific area of the discipline. The Animation Emphasis is very technically rigorous and drawing intensive. It requires careful scheduling of classes to complete the program in the recommended time.
Career Opportunities
Animation artists find varied careers in the creation of digital 2D and 3D art and animation in the video game, film, broadcast, visual effects, mobile, and internet industries.
Transfer/Articulation Information
This AAS Degree is currently not transferable to four year institutions; however, some of the General Education components are transferable. The Visual Art & Design Department is committed to general and pre-professional programs and some credit may be granted by receiving institutions on a per case basis.
Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Books: $100 - $500 depending on electives chosen (most Animation courses utilize OER resources)
Supplies: $100-$300 depending on electives chosen
Course Fees: $300 depending on electives chosen
Estimated Time to Completion
Time to completion is four semesters based on a full-time minimum of 16 credits per semester. Less than 16 credits per semester will increase the time to completion.
Program Entry Requirements
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Recommended: Artistic and technical aptitude, familiarity with traditional drawing, computers, and Photoshop.
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1 - Acquire substantive knowledge
2 - Communicate effectively
3 - Develop quantitative literacies
4 - Think critically and creatively
5 - Develop knowledge and skills to be civically engaged
6 - Develop the knowledge and skills to work with others in a professional and constructive manner
7 - Develop computer and information literacy |
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Demonstrate a competent application of foundation drawing and design skills.
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1, 2, 4, 7
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Demonstrate a competent application of animation principles in a time based visualization.
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1, 2, 3, 4, 7
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Illustrate a working knowledge of quality visual storytelling.
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1, 2, 4
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Engage in collaborative production development practices and interdisciplinary experiences.
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1, 2, 4, 6, 7
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Exhibit a working competency of both the arts and technologies involved in at least one specific area of the discipline.
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1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
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