(This program was formerly known as 2D Animation and Character Design)
Tell a story or promote an idea through illustration and animation
Unleash the potential of your imagination while learning the best design and illustration techniques. You'll learn how to use the latest industry tools and hone the skills required to launch your career in the creative fields of television or film production, video game design, and any future occupation that utilizes digital illustration and animation.
Use a variety of digital tools to bring life to your characters and personalities on a computer screen: Wacom Cintiq drawing tablets, Photoshop, Toon Boom Harmony, and Storyboard Pro, Illustrator, After Effects, Apple iPads and Pencils, Procreate, Autodesk Maya, and Cinema 4D. A hands-on classroom setting gives you the ability to create your own portfolio and explore your creative abilities, and instructors are on-hand for one-on-one interaction to provide a high level of support and skills growth. Students are encouraged to look beyond their current skill level and explore new possibilities for their future career success.
Interested high school students will have the opportunity to prepare and AP portfolio for the possibility of earning college art credit
Christina Rosas-Ward
Printing companies, photography studios, public relations/marketing firms, advertising companies, internal graphic departments, self-employment, film and television production companies, video game developers, oil and gas, military, law enforcement, companies with internal animation and illustration departments.
Animation, illustration and character design require creativity, innovation, artistic aptitude, and strong math skills. Experience with studio art, an understanding of stage lighting, and the ability to draw are also important. For character illustrators, an interest/aptitude in anatomy, life science and geometry is also valuable. Industry tools change at an incredible pace, so a commitment to lifelong learning and the ability to adapt are important for success. Deadlines are important, as is the ability to analyze and solve problems quickly.
Projected growth in job opportunities for multimedia artists over next decade
Director, IT programs
