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  "college": "el-camino-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Digital Art and Design Technology",
  "id": "digital-art-and-design-3d-modeling-and-animation-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Digital Art and Design: 3D Modeling & Animation",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "digital-art-and-design-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3746",
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      "markdown": "**Design and Applied Technology Division**\n\nwww.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/design-and-applied-technology/\n\nThe 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 3D modeling and animation for digital art and design. This certificate includes exploration of 3D character and prop modeling; 3D character animation and rigging; and 3D procedural modeling, simulation, and FX with the intention of coming away with a professional level portfolio. Competencies will be assessed by portfolios and demonstration of projects.\n\nFor Gainful Employment program information, please visit  www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/computer-aided-design-drafting.php\n\n### Required Core:"
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          "code": "DART 131",
          "title": "3D Characters & Props",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DART 140",
          "title": "3D Character Animation & Rigging",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DART 231",
          "title": "3D Procedural Modeling, Simulation & FX",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DART 241",
          "title": "3D Animation Studio",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DART 290",
          "title": "Animation Capstone Studio",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
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    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Select 6 units:"
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      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "DART 111",
          "title": "Concept Design: Characters & Props",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DART 115",
          "title": "Concept Design: Storyboards",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DART 211",
          "title": "Visual Development & Environments",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Select 3 units:"
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    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ART 160",
          "title": "Three-Dimensional Design",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ART 181",
          "title": "Beginning Sculpture",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DART 95",
          "title": "Cooperative Work Experience Education",
          "units": "2-4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DART 99",
          "title": "Independent Study",
          "units": "1-3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "**Total Units: 24**"
    }
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