Program Description
The Animation Technology TCC provides entry-level skills in computer animation with courses in basic 3d modeling, advance 3d modeling, character rigging, digital texturing, 3d lighting, effects animation, animation production, animation short film, motion capture, basic game animation. Students will obtain skills to work effectively as animators in a variety of production settings and can work independently, collaboratively, and in an animation studio. Graduates will receive a technical certificate of credit.
Career Information
Occupation
Audio and Video TechniciansCareer Projections
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 7.1% nationally and 7.6% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $28,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Karen Shacham
Director, Design and Media Production
Academic Building C1110V
kshacham@atlantatech.edu
404-225-4552
Trent Lumpkin
Instructor, Design and Media Production
Academic Building C1110H
tlumpkin@atlantatech.edu
404-225-4540
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 3 Terms
Credit Hours: 28
Estimated Program Cost: $5,026
Required Courses
Occupational Courses (28 Credits)
Requirements List
Complete four of the following five courses (minimum 20 hrs):
Total Credit Hours: 28
Program Outcomes
1. The graduate will be able to demonstrate ability to create animated objects in motion.
2. The graduate will be able to demonstrate ability to create three dimensional objects.
3. The graduate will be able to demonstrate ability to computer generated lighting and textures.
4. The graduate will be able to demonstrate ability to create story concepts.