# Digital Media - Animation and Motion Graphics 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-media-animation-motion-graphics-3ds-max-ca/

**State Control Number:** 38844  
**Program Code:** ANIM.DMAMG3.CA  
**Program Length:** 16 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes

The Digital Media - Animation & Motion Graphics 3ds Max Certificate of Achievement is designed to offer students a detailed look at one of the Animation industry's premier 3D objects packages. The courses taken to complete the certificate provide students an opportunity to learn a variety of topics, including how to model 3D objects, how to create realistic textures and materials, the art of camera and lighting techniques, and a variety of keyframing solutions to bring their ideas to life. In addition to completing both individual and group projects, students also delve into the traditional principles of animation that serve to heighten the level of realism and believe ability of an individual's work.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| ANIM 53 | Advanced Animation/Demo Reels | 3.0 |
| ANIM 56 | Photoshop for Animators | 3.0 |
| ANIM 65 | 3ds Max Advanced Effects & Compositing | 3.0 |
| 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 |
| **Total Units** | | **18** |

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