Media Arts: Animation & Game Art
Associate in Science Multimedia Arts & Communication · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Science
The Animation and Game Art program provides a comprehensive foundation in the traditional artistic skills and digital tool sets that are at the center of the animation, visual effects, and game development industries. Our program allows students to build their own emphasis in either animation or interactive game art through their choice of electives. The A.S. degree in Animation and Game Art prepares students for entry-level employment in the creative industries and supports students who are interested in transferring to four-year programs. Students seeking to transfer should meet with an Allan Hancock College counselor to check for required courses.
The graduate of the Associate in Science in Media Arts: Animation & Game Art 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.
- Use animation techniques and principles expressively in creating short animated films.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 36 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (27 units): | 27 | |
| ART 120 | Drawing 1 | 3 |
| ART 122 | Life Drawing 1 | 3 |
| GRPH 108 | Design 1 on the Computer | 3 |
| GRPH 112 | Digital Imagery | 3 |
| GRPH 130 | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| MMAC 114 | Game and App Design | 3 |
| MMAC 115 | Introduction to Animation | 3 |
| MMAC 117 | 3D Computer Animation 1 | 3 |
| MMAC 126 | Introduction to Motion Graphics | 3 |
| Plus 9 units from any of the areas of concentration below: | 9 | |
| Courses with an emphasis in Animation | 0-9 | |
| MMAC 101 | Introduction to Multimedia | 3 |
| MMAC 116 | Intermediate Animation | 3 |
| MMAC 128 | Intermediate Motion Graphics | 3 |
| Courses with an emphasis in Games | 0-6 | |
| MMAC 118 | 3D Computer Animation 2 | 3 |
| MMAC 131 | 3D Character Creation | 3 |
| Foundational Art Courses | 0-9 | |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ART 107 | Introduction to Digital Art | 3 |
| ART 113 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 121 | Drawing 2 | 3 |
| DRMA 104 | Acting I | 3 |
| MUS 115 | Introduction to Sound Recording & Mixing | 3 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 36 | |