Digital Art and Design: 2D Animation
Certificate of Achievement Digital Art and Design Technology · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Design and Applied Technology Division
www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/design-and-applied-technology/
The digital art and design technology program prepares students for employment in the Arts, Media, and Entertainment industries focusing on animation, 3D modeling, VFX, and game development. Upon completing these certificate requirements, students gain proficiency in 2D animation for digital art and design. This certificate includes exploration of character animation with the intention of coming away with a professional level portfolio. Competencies will be assessed by portfolios and demonstration of projects.
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Required Core:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DART 111 | Concept Design: Characters & Props | 3 |
| DART 115 | Concept Design: Storyboards | 3 |
| DART 121 | 2D Character Animation | 3 |
| DART 221 | 2D Animation Studio | 3 |
| DART 290 | Animation Capstone Studio | 3 |
Select 6 units:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART 147 | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| ART 247A | Intermediate Motion Graphics | 3 |
| DART 211 | Visual Development & Environments | 3 |
Select 3 units:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART 130 | Two-Dimensional Design I | 3 |
| ART 131 | Typography I | 3 |
| ART 110 | Drawing Fundamentals I | 3 |
| ART 217 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 218A | Life Drawing II | 3 |
| DART 95 | Cooperative Work Experience Education | 2-4 |
| DART 99 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
Total Units: 24