This Introduction to Animation consists of 4 courses for those who wish to gain the foundational skills and knowledge to enter the burgeoning digital arts and design fields. The courses are designed as online offerings and optimized to fit the schedules of busy working professionals or those wishing to train for a new and creative career in animation and digital media design. Students in the Animation Essentials Graduate Certificate Program will learn a wide range of leadership and management skills in addition to the following skills:
- Gain experience in the essentials of digital animation, visual storytelling and storyboarding,
- CG character modeling and animation,environment design, asset modeling and rendering
- Synthesize a creative portfolio to prepare for a career in animation