# Digital Animation Artist 3ds Max (Certificate of Achievement)

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

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/3d-animation/digital-animation-artist-3ds-max-ca/

**State Control Number:** 45678  
**Program Code:** ANIM.DAA3.CA  
**Program Length:** 16 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Pending

The Digital Animation Artist certificate is designed to expand an individual’s expertise in 3D Animation by requiring additional training in traditional art principles and techniques. Employers many times view an animator who possesses the ability to both draw and more thoroughly understand concepts and practices specific to traditional art painting as more well-rounded and work-ready. By earning the Digital Animation Artist certificate, students will better position themselves for employment opportunities in this fast-paced and competitive field. An Adobe Photoshop course specific to 3D Animation applications is also required to earn a certificate.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| **Complete all of the following with a C or better** | |  |
| ANIM 160 | 3ds Max Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| ANIM 260 | 3DS Max Advanced Modeling and Materials | 3.0 |
| ANIM 261 | 3ds Max Character Animation and Advanced Keyframing Techniques | 3.0 |
| ANIM 56 | Photoshop for Animators | 3.0 |
| ANIM 74 | Digital Video Production | 3.0 |
| **Complete one course from the following:** | | 3.0 |
| ↳ ART 101 |  |  |
| ↳ ART 104 | Film As an Art Form |  |
| ↳ ART 112 | Design I |  |
| ↳ ART 113 | Design II |  |
| ↳ ART 122 | Beginning Figure Drawing |  |
| ↳ ART 124 | Advanced Figure Drawing |  |
| ↳ ART 125 | Drawing I |  |
| ↳ ART 141 | Sculpture I |  |
| **Total Units** | | **18** |

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