3D Computer Arts - A.A.S. Degree

This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the game and graphics industry. Studio-intensive courses include the rapidly advancing technology of computer graphics and a wide spectrum of digital visual media including 3-D modeling and animation, texture and lighting, compositing, digital film and video effects and creating graphics for the Internet utilizing industry standard software. Graduates will have the introductions necessary to consider careers in graphic design, 2-D conceptual art, 3-D character building, 3-D object modeling, 2-D texture art or interactive design.
Approximately one-half of all program graduates go on to complete a baccalaureate degree in game art, animation, graphic design, film, video, or illustration.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Analyze the history of visual culture and design theory, and apply historical
  relevance in the context of modern industry issues and trends.
• Conceptualize, design, and plan animated works while exercising store development
  and artistic techniques.
• Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on understanding the
  functions of traditional design and computer-based graphics.
• Use the principle techniques of 3-D modeling and animation for content related to film and game design.
• Collaborate with diverse teams of creative contributors, production personnel and clients while working with creative constraints and deadlines.
• Produce a professional portfolio of representative projects.
• Apply knowledge of intellectual property issues.
• Introduction to a career in various industries including game art, illustration,
  video, film web, desktop publishing and advertising.

Thank you for choosing Sussex County Community College as the place to begin your education. We pride ourselves on giving you the individualized attention you need to be successful.

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This is a recommended program course sequence for students who wish to complete their Associate’s degree in 2 years. Part-time students and students starting in the Spring or Summer semesters can meet with an Advisor to customize their own plan.

*General Education courses: Choose from the list of approved General Education courses in the College catalog.

Students may choose to first take some developmental courses that are designed to prepare students for the college level coursework in their academic plan. This may add to the students’ completion time.

The number of credits students take each semester will determine when the student will complete his/her program of study.