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Animation & Game Art, AAS
Animation & Game Art, AAS

Animation & Game Art, AAS

  • ID:KVCC10003
  • Level:Associate Degree
  • Duration:
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Fees (USD)

* Total Credits: 66

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Forms and documents to be submitted for admission review:

  • Application

  • Signed Notice of Regulations

  • F-1 international students financial certification form

  • Official post-secondary transcript with an english translation

  • Copy of current Passport with photo

English Requirements

Proof of English Proficiency

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 (paper test), 173 (computer-based test), 61 (Internet-based) or better

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or better

  • Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) score of 72 or better

  • Duolingo English assessment score of 95 or better

  • United States post secondary English composition course with a grade of “C” or better (no online courses will be accepted)

  • A diploma from a secondary school program in which the language of instruction was English Graduated from CELSIS or ELS language program

Other Requirements

  • Copy of Passport photo page

  • Bank Letter

    • Must verify at least $20,050 USD

    • Must be dated within last 30 days

    • Must be stamped or signed by a bank representative

Course Information

This program focuses on storytelling and animation. It introduces the fundamentals of animation in preparation for a range of exciting careers in entertainment, software and game development, marketing, education, and commerce. Students are encouraged to explore the convergence of 2D and 3D animation, plus other forms of art and design.

Please schedule a meeting with your art & new media counselor or pathway advisor to hear about new program options that are now available.

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Associate of Applied Science

Required Courses

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • 2D Animation

  • Bus Practices/Creative Careers

  • 3D Animation I

  • Character Design

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • or

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Video Production

  • Storyboarding

  • Experimental Animation

  • or

  • 3D Animation II

  • or

  • Cinematic Shorts

  • 2D Design & Color Theory

  • Drawing & Composition I

  • Public Speaking

  • College Writing I

  • or

  • College Writing & Research

  • Writing for the Workplace

  • or

  • Interpersonal Communication

  • Math for the Liberal Arts

  • Social Science

  • Wellness/Physical Education

  • Art & New Media Concentration Courses

Minimum Total Credits: 66

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Careers in this pathway are related to humanities and performing, visual, literary, and media arts. These include architecture, graphics, interior and fashion design, writing, film, fine arts, journalism, languages, media, advertising, and public relations.

If you are imaginative, innovative, and an original, creative thinker, this may be a good career path for you. For some careers in this area, a four-year degree is required.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance: 1,500 $ USD per year

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