Graphics and Animation - Certificate of Completion
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
(24 credits)
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required General Education and Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 24 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Requirements | ||
| FDMA 1220 | Introduction to Digital Video Editing | 3 |
| FDMA 1515 | Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop | 3 |
| FDMA 2530 | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| Tracks | ||
| Creative or Technical Track (courses listed below). | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Creative Track
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FDMA 1535 | Introduction to Illustrator | 3 |
| FDMA 1710 | 2D Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 1720 | 3-D Character Design | 3 |
| FDMA 2715 | Special Effects | 3 |
| FDMA 2730 | Advanced Character Animation | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Technical Track
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DRFT 109 | Computer Drafting Fundamentals | 3 |
| DRFT 114 | Introduction to Solid Modeling | 3 |
| DRFT 165 | Introduction to Building Information Modeling | 3 |
| Any Drafting Course | 3 | |
| Approved related elective(s) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
(24 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required General Education and Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 24 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
Graphics & Animation - Creative Track
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| FDMA 1220 | Introduction to Digital Video Editing | 3 |
| FDMA 1515 | Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop | 3 |
| FDMA 1535 | Introduction to Illustrator | 3 |
| FDMA 2530 | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FDMA 1710 | 2D Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 1720 | 3-D Character Design | 3 |
| FDMA 2730 | Advanced Character Animation | 3 |
| FDMA 2715 | Special Effects | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Graphics & Animation - Technical Track
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| DRFT 109 | Computer Drafting Fundamentals | 3 |
| FDMA 1220 | Introduction to Digital Video Editing | 3 |
| FDMA 1515 | Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop | 3 |
| FDMA 2530 | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| DRFT 114 | Introduction to Solid Modeling | 3 |
| DRFT 165 | Introduction to Building Information Modeling | 3 |
| ANY DRFT course as an elective | 3 | |
| Approved Related Elective - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Solid Modeling | ||
| 2D Animation | ||
| 3-D Character Design | ||
| Advanced Character Animation | ||
| Special Effects | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |