Motion Picture Production Technology - Digital Animation Concentration Overview (AS 2282D)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-art.aspx
Program Description
This degree program provides professional training in film, digital animation, and recording arts production for students interested in a career in the film and entertainment industry. The degree program prepares the student to work in a technical capacity in most key crew areas. In this program, students work alongside professionals using cutting edge equipment and technologies, while learning how to put together a film, animation or recording project from the ground up.
The program offers internship experiences in cooperation with the local/regional entertainment industry and through student production projects. Because the courses are offered on a block schedule, it is recommended that the student enrolls in three or more major courses each term. Course content includes motion picture production, cinematography, lighting, sound, editing, design, animation and business concepts in the motion picture industries.
Students work cooperatively with those enrolled in concurrent courses to complete extensive production projects outside of regular class meetings. These projects follow the professional Hollywood model for production.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
Students must:
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
The program can be finished in two years of full-time enrollment or three years part-time.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
Employment Opportunities
Organizations employing graduates include video and film production companies, government and educational agencies, motion pictures, commercial advertising studios and broadcast television stations.
Some entry-level positions include audio/sound technician, utility production assistant, set builder, video editor, non-linear editor, camera assistant, camera operator, production crew member and production assistant.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State's Bachelor of Applied Science program in Supervision and Management. For more information, visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelors
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
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Required courses:
General Education Courses (Credits: 15)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FIL2000 | Film Appreciation (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Any course from Mathematics - Area III | 3 credits |
| Any course from Social Science - Area V | 3 credits |
Required Courses (Credits: 25)
| FIL2480C | Directing for Film (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| FIL2100 | Screenwriting (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FIL1461C | Cinematography (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| FIL2571C | Introduction to Editing (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| FIL2537C | Introduction to Sound (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| FIL1456C | Production Design (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| FIL2420C | Motion Picture Production 1 (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| FIL2031 | Film History to the 1940s (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| FIL2032 | Film History Since the 1940s (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| FIL2044 | History of Animation (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FIL2941 | Motion Picture Production Internship 1 (AS) | 1 credits (8 lab hours) |
Concentration Area Required Courses (Credits: 24)
| ART1201C | Design Fundamentals (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ART1300C | Drawing 1 (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| DIG2300C | Principles of 2D Animation (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| DIG2302C | Principles of 3D Animation (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| DIG2370C | Advanced 3D Animation - Character Design and Rigging (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| DIG2322C | Modeling for Real Time Systems (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| DIG2430C | Digital Story Development for Film Animation (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| DIG2341C | Introduction to Compositing and Visual Effects (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 64
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FIL2000 | Film Appreciation (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FIL2571C | Introduction to Editing (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| FIL2031 | Film History to the 1940s (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| FIL2032 | Film History Since the 1940s (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| FIL2044 | History of Animation (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| ART1300C | Drawing 1 (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| Any course from Social Science - Area V | 3 credits |
| FIL1461C | Cinematography (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ART1201C | Design Fundamentals (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| FIL2537C | Introduction to Sound (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| FIL1456C | Production Design (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 6)
| FIL2420C | Motion Picture Production 1 (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| DIG2300C | Principles of 2D Animation (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Term One - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| DIG2302C | Principles of 3D Animation (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| DIG2430C | Digital Story Development for Film Animation (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| FIL2480C | Directing for Film (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| FIL2100 | Screenwriting (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 12)
| Any course from Mathematics - Area III | 3 credits |
| DIG2341C | Introduction to Compositing and Visual Effects (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| DIG2370C | Advanced 3D Animation - Character Design and Rigging (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| DIG2322C | Modeling for Real Time Systems (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Term Three - Summer (Year Two) (Credits: 1)
| FIL2941 | Motion Picture Production Internship 1 (AS) | 1 credits (8 lab hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 64