3D Animation - Maya

AS 3D Animation (formerly Media Arts) · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog

State Control Number: 42803
Program Code: 3DAM.VVCGE.AS or 3DAM.CALGETC.AS
Program Length: 16 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes

The 3D Animation - Maya program offers an integrated / interdisciplinary approach to preparing students to meet current and future job market demands. The student is provided a balanced blend of art and technology-based skills essential for today’s careers in 3D animation. The program offers both an Associate of Science degree and various certificates of achievement. Course content is driven by industry needs in order to provide the student with the best possible preparation for a career in 3D animation or for transfer to an institution of higher learning. The 3D Animation - Maya Associate of Science degree provides expertise leading to employment opportunities as a 3D modeler, texture artist / painter, lighting specialist, character designer, character animator, special effects animator, environment designer, game level designer, architectural animator, mechanical design animator, medical visualiza­tion artist, courtroom visualization artist, web graphics animator, storyboard artist, layout artist, graphic designer and compositor.

Requirements

To earn this degree, complete all of the following graduation requirements:

Courses may be double-counted in the major, general education, and/or competencies. Courses counted towards one AA/AS major may be used in another AA/AS major.

CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses
ANIM 50Principles of Animation in Maya3.0
ANIM 51Advanced Materials, Lighting and Rendering with MAYA3.0
ANIM 52Digital Character Animation with Maya3.0
ANIM 53Advanced Animation/Demo Reels3.0
ANIM 56Photoshop for Animators3.0
ANIM 80Zbrush Fundamentals3.0
Total Units18

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