Animation Level II
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 such as animation, concept arts, production assistance, 3D modeling, pre-visualization arts, 3D rigging, and computer graphics, as well as 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
- Analyze, document, plan and evaluate a budget for a short production.
- Collaborate within a diverse team environment.
| Course | Title | Units |
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| Required Courses | 9 | |
| MM/AN 3B | Intermediate 2D Animation | 3 |
| MM/AN 20B | 3D Character Animation | 3 |
| MM/AN 25 | Animation Production | 3 |
| Select 3 courses from the following list: | 9 | |
| MM/AN 1B | Storytelling in Animation | 3 |
| MM/AN 4 | 2D Digital Animation | 3 |
| MM/AN 10 | Experimental Animation | 3 |
| MM/AN 21B | Intermediate 3D Modeling | 3 |
| MM/AN 22A | 3D Layout and Lighting | 3 |
| MM/AN 22B | Special Effects for Animation | 3 |
| MM/AN 23 | 3D Rigging | 3 |
| MM/AN 24 | Performance Animation | 3 |