Animation Foundation
Certificate of Achievement Multimedia Arts & Communication · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Certificate of Achievement (16+ units)
The Animation Foundation Certificate of Achievement will provide students with a foundation in animation and visual storytelling. Upon completion of this certificate students will demonstrate a solid foundation in the traditional and digital skills and knowledge necessary for creative industries: design foundations, character ideation, 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, and production. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of industry-standard software. The Animation Foundation Certificate of Achievement provides students with opportunities to develop work to include in professional portfolios, university-required portfolios, and develop skills for entry-level employment in the creative industries.
The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement (16+ units) in Animation Foundation will:
- Generate multiple character designs and stories in response to a specific concept.
- Design and animate characters and environments for narrative and interactive projects.
- Plan and storyboard animated sequences for traditional or digital formats.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A total of 18 units is required for the certificate. | ||
| Required core courses (12 units): | 12 | |
| ART 120 | Drawing 1 | 3 |
| MMAC 115 | Introduction to Animation | 3 |
| MMAC 126 | Introduction to Motion Graphics | 3 |
| MMAC 117 | 3D Computer Animation 1 | 3 |
| Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following: | 6 | |
| GRPH 108 | Design 1 on the Computer | 3 |
| ART 122 | Life Drawing 1 | 3 |
| GRPH 112 | Digital Imagery | 3 |
| GRPH 130 | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| MMAC 114 | Game and App Design | 3 |
| MMAC 116 | Intermediate Animation | 3 |
| MMAC 118 | 3D Computer Animation 2 | 3 |
| MMAC 128 | Intermediate Motion Graphics | 3 |
| MUS 115 | Introduction to Sound Recording & Mixing | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |