Advanced Virtual Production
Certificate of Achievement Animation and Game Design · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Description
The Advanced Virtual Production Certificate of Achievement, presented in collaboration with the Regional Virtual Production Academy (RPVA), is designed to equip students with the essential skills for pursuing entry-level careers in virtual production. Within this program, students will focus on a specific segment of the production pipeline and apply a comprehensive set of skills encompassing film production, computer graphics, visual effects, and game engines within real-time processes. Students are afforded the flexibility to choose courses from participating colleges in order to fulfill the requirements for this certificate. Completion of the Virtual Production Fundamental Certificate is recommended for the Advanced Virtual Production Certificate of Achievement or having prior learning/experience.
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Career Opportunities
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Technical Art: Modeling, Technical Artist: Environment, Technical Artist: Lighting, Technical Artist Engine Operator, Real-Time Compositor, Virtual Camera Operator, Modeler, Animator, World Builder, VAD Artist, Production Assistant, Virtual Camera Operator, Camera Operator, Virtual Production Stage Technician, Production Coordinator, Production Assistant, Editor, Motion Graphics Designer, Lighting Technician, Grips, Gaffer, Rigger, Producer, Content Creator, Motion Capture
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Learning Outcome(s)
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- Evaluate and apply toolsets for virtual production specializations.
- Create a portfolio demonstrating knowledge of real-time production.
- Demonstrate enhanced collaborative skills and the ability to engage in effective teamwork in a production environment.
| Course | Title | Units |
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| Required Courses | 10-13 | |
| Intermediate Virtual Production* | 3 | |
| Introduction to Python* | 3-4 | |
| MM/AN 41A | Introduction to Game Scripting | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 1-3 | |
| MMART 468 | Work Experience in Multimedia Arts | 1-3 |
| MM/AN 50 | Career Preparation for Animation and Game Industries | 3 |
| MM/AN 55A | Animation and Game Studio Practice | 1 |
| Choose a specialization from one of the following three areas. | 0 | |
| Animation: | 15 | |
| MM/AN 3A | Introduction to 2D Animation | 3 |
| MM/AN 20B | 3D Character Animation | 3 |
| MM/AN 24 | Performance Animation | 3 |
| MMART 5A | Introduction to Motion Graphics | 3 |
| MM/AN 22A | 3D Layout and Lighting | 3 |
| Film Production: | 15 | |
| MM/VI 9B | Video Production II: Cinematography and Visual Storytelling | 3 |
| MM/VI 9C | Video Production III: Directing and Producing | 3 |
| MMART 5A | Introduction to Motion Graphics | 3 |
| MM/VI 20A | Editing I: Introduction to Video Editing | 2 |
| MM/VI 20LA | Editing I: Introduction to Video Editing Lab | 1 |
| Introduction to Studio Production* | 3 | |
| Modeling: | 15 | |
| MM/AN 21A | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| MM/AN 21B | Intermediate 3D Modeling | 3 |
| MM/AN 23 | 3D Rigging | 3 |
| MM/AN 30 | Textures for 3D | 3 |
| Digital Sculpting* | 3 | |
| * This course is available at partner colleges. | ||