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 |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2000 | Film Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| 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 |
| FIL2100 | Screenwriting (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL1461C | Cinematography (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2571C | Introduction to Editing (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2537C | Introduction to Sound (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL1456C | Production Design (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2420C | Motion Picture Production 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2031 | Film History to the 1940s (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| FIL2032 | Film History Since the 1940s (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| FIL2044 | History of Animation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2941 | Motion Picture Production Internship 1 (AS) | 1 Credit |
Concentration Area Required Courses (Credits: 24)
| ART1201C | Design Fundamentals (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ART1300C | Drawing 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| DIG2300C | Principles of 2D Animation (AS) | 3 Credits |
| DIG2302C | Principles of 3D Animation (AS) | 3 Credits |
| DIG2370C | Advanced 3D Animation - Character Design and Rigging (AS) | 3 Credits |
| DIG2322C | Modeling for Real Time Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
| DIG2430C | Digital Story Development for Film Animation (AS) | 3 Credits |
| DIG2341C | Introduction to Compositing and Visual Effects (AS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 64
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2000 | Film Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2571C | Introduction to Editing (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2031 | Film History to the 1940s (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| FIL2032 | Film History Since the 1940s (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| FIL2044 | History of Animation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ART1300C | Drawing 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| Any course from Social Science - Area V | 3 credits |
| FIL1461C | Cinematography (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ART1201C | Design Fundamentals (AA) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2537C | Introduction to Sound (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL1456C | Production Design (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 6)
| FIL2420C | Motion Picture Production 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| DIG2300C | Principles of 2D Animation (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term One - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| DIG2302C | Principles of 3D Animation (AS) | 3 Credits |
| DIG2430C | Digital Story Development for Film Animation (AS) | 3 Credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2480C | Directing for Film (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2100 | Screenwriting (AS) | 3 Credits |
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 |
| DIG2370C | Advanced 3D Animation - Character Design and Rigging (AS) | 3 Credits |
| DIG2322C | Modeling for Real Time Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Summer (Year Two) (Credits: 1)
| FIL2941 | Motion Picture Production Internship 1 (AS) | 1 Credit |
Total Credit Hours: 64