Film and Animation
Associate in Arts Digital Media · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Film and Animation program provides students a comprehensive foundation in film and animation theory, screenwriting, character development, storyboarding, editing, camera work, illustration, design, and motion graphics. The program is geared towards students who want to acquire fundamental skills in film aesthetics, film and animation practice, and film and animation technology. These skills will help students prepare to either enter the workforce and provide a foundation for a Bachelor of Arts in Film or Animation.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Conceptualize, plan, execute, and deliver motion picture content using film and animation practices, theory and techniques, while demonstrating technical proficiency in industry standard hardware and software.
- Communicate motion picture storytelling, confidently in work, presentation, and writing.
- Apply the motion picture creative process as a dynamic progression of research, speculation, experimentation, revision, critique and refinement.
- Develop basic business practices for the motion picture industry to include freelancing strategies, portfolio creation and promotion, and professional communication strategies.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DIGM 10A | Introduction to Animation | 3 |
| DIGM 11 | Video Editing | 3 |
| FILM 12 | Screenwriting and Visual Storytelling | 3 |
| FILM 14 | Introduction to Cinematic Arts | 3 |
| FILM 15 | Introduction to Digital Filmmaking | 3 |
| ART 2A | Introduction to Drawing | 3 |
| ART 3A | Figure and Composition I | 3 |
| ART 17A | Beginning Sculpture 1 | 3 |
| ART 23 | 2-D Foundations | 3 |
| ART 25 | Color Theory | 3 |
| DIGM 4A | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| DIGM 6A | Photoshop | 3 |
| DIGM 12A | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| DIGM 13 | 2D Animation | 3 |
| DIGM 14 | 3D Modeling & Animation | 3 |
| DIGM 20 | Digital Portfolio and Promotion | 1.5 |
| FILM 16 | Documentary Filmmaking | 3 |
| FILM 17 | Motion Picture Filmmaking | 3 |
| PHOT 1A | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Arts & Design
Program Control Number: 39281
TOP Code: 061220 - Film Production
CIP Code: 50.0602 - Cinematography and Film/Video Production