Animation Level I
Certificate of Achievement Animation and Game Design · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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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- Demonstrate entry level skills in animation through the completion of individual and team projects
- Describe, plan and evaluate design principles, aesthetic forms and historical context of animated works.
- 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 |