Motion Graphics - Major #8512

Certificate of Achievement Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


Motion graphic skill development in basic design, 2-D and 3-D animation using Adobe Creative Cloud suite and others. Use of Blender, Adobe Animate, and Adobe After Effects software are featured.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Demonstrate competency in communications techniques and visual design theory through the use of application specific software and hardware.
Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester

Term 1

12 units

GRC 24A
Intro 2-D Animation with Adobe Animate

3 units
Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Use Adobe Animate to author two-dimensional animation. Design and production of interactive media projects. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
      1. CSU Transfer Course

        GRC 31
        Intermediate Photoshop

        3 units
        Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
        Adobe Photoshop with emphasis on graphic design and production. Units include production for print, web, and digital media applications. (A, CSU, UC)
        Course Details:
            1. CSU Transfer Course

              GRC 34
              Introduction to 3-D Animation

              3 units
              Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
              Introduction to 3-D animation using Blender software. Projects dealing with workflow, interface, layouts, objects, lighting, animation, and rendering. (A, CSU, UC)
              Course Details:
                  1. CSU Transfer Course
                  1. C - Humanities

                  GRC 41
                  Visual Communications

                  3 units
                  Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                  Survey of the significant techniques and examples of visual communication as employed by the mass media, including newspapers, magazines, television, and advertising. Discussion and demonstration of the tools used in analyzing visual communication. Creation and analysis of images for print, web, and video. (A, CSU, UC)
                  Course Details:
                      1. CSU Transfer Course
                      1. D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

                      Term 2

                      7 units

                      GRC 47
                      Introduction to Media Appreciation

                      3 units
                      Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                      Fundamental principles and foundational competencies for digital artists and designers. (A, CSU, UC)
                      Course Details:
                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                            GRC 51
                            Storyboarding

                            1 unit
                            Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                            Pre-visualization for animation, video, web, and game production. Introduction to media-specific storyboarding processes and techniques. (A, CSU)
                            Course Details:
                                1. CSU Transfer Course
                                1. D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

                                GRC 53
                                Adobe After Effects

                                3 units
                                Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                Introduction to motion graphics and video post-processing using Adobe After Effects. Projects incorporate a series of techniques used to create video special effects. (A, CSU)
                                Course Details:
                                    1. CSU Transfer Course
                                      Total: 19 units