Associate of Arts in Animation and Game Design
Berkeley City College
Key Information
Campus location
Berkeley, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 7,120 / per semester *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* this is for a standard 15 credit semester including fees / price may vary depending on how many credits are taken
Introduction
Berkeley City College’s A.A. degree in Animation and Game Design prepares students for entry-level jobs in the game and animation fields and provides upgraded skills for those already employed in multimedia and game jobs. The program is interdisciplinary and focuses on developing artistic, animation, critical thinking, and computer skills.
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate entry-level skills in animation through completed portfolio-level projects in both visual and written contexts related to Animation and Game Design.
- Describe, plan and evaluate design principles, aesthetic forms, historical context, and social relevance of multimedia works.
- Collaborate effectively within a diverse team environment.
Curriculum
Recommended Two-Year Course Sequence Beginning in Fall Semester
Students can use the following pattern to complete an Associate in Arts degree in Multimedia Arts—Animation and Game Design. This is only one possible pattern. If they wish to earn an associate degree, they must participate in the Student Success Program (Matriculation), which includes assessing academic skills and developing a Student Education Plan (SEP) with a Counselor. This plan will map their sequence of courses to help them complete their degree regardless of the semester they begin classes.
1st semester/Fall
- Introduction to Digital Art
- Drawing for Animation
- Video Production: Introduction to Video
- Core Elective
- General Education/Electives
Total 16
2nd Semester/Spring
- Introduction to 2D Animation
- Introduction to Game Design
- Core Elective
- General Education/Elective
Total 14
3rd Semester/Fall
- Introduction to 3D Animation
- Animation Elective
- General Education/Elective
Total 15
4th Semester/Spring
- Introduction to 3D Modeling
- Introduction to Web Design
- Animation Elective
- General Education/Elective
Total 15
Career Opportunities
Medical visualization, game, pre-visualization, game level design, 3D modeling, technical direction, 2D animation, 3D animation, computer graphics special effects, layout design, look development, character/ prop/background design, scene planning/ compositing, production, environmental/set design, and visual simulation.