# Animation Level I (Certificate of Achievement)

Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Animation and Game Design

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##### Program Description

The Multimedia Arts Certificates of Achievement in Animation are available at Level I and Level II. The Animation Certificates of Achievement are a comprehensive study of 2D and 3D animation techniques, allowing students to choose from a range of 2D and 3D courses in order to prepare for an entry level position in the industry.

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##### Career Opportunities

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entry level positions in various fields of Animation, Game, Medical Visualization and Simulation as Animators, 3D modelers and pre-visualization artists and preparation for transfer to a 4 year institution.

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##### Learning Outcome(s)

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1.  Demonstrate entry level skills in animation through the completion of individual and team projects
2.  Describe, plan and evaluate design principles, aesthetic forms and historical context of animated works.
3.  Create complete projects utilizing 2D/3D techniques.

| Course | Title | Units |
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| **Required Courses** | | 9 |
| MM/AN 3A | Introduction to 2D Animation | 3 |
| MM/AN 20A | Introduction to 3D Animation | 3 |
| MM/AN 50 | Career Preparation for Animation and Game Industries | 3 |
| **Select 9-11 units from the following list:** | | 9-11 |
| MM/AN 1A | Drawing for Animation | 3 |
| MM/AN 1B | Storytelling in Animation | 3 |
| MM/AN 2 | History of Animation | 3 |
| MM/AN 3B | Intermediate 2D Animation | 3 |
| MM/AN 4 | 2D Digital Animation | 3 |
| MM/AN 10 | Experimental Animation | 3 |
| MM/AN 21A | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| MM/AN 55A | Animation and Game Studio Practice | 1 |
| MM/AN 55B | Animation and Game Studio Practice | 1 |
| MMART 5A | Introduction to Motion Graphics | 3 |