Combined Colleges: 2014-2015 Catalog - Degree Plans - Video Technology

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Program: Video Technology
Degree Plan: Animation and Visual Effects Certificate

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This degree plan includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 9, 2014.
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(Level I Certificate)

North Lake only

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.VIDEO.ANIMAT

This program provides the student with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills required for entry-level employment in the field of animation and special effects. Emphasis is placed on computer-based animation and visual effects for film, video and interactive multimedia production.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ARTV 1345	3-D Modeling and Rendering I	3
ARTV 2345	3-D Modeling and Rendering II	3
RTVB 2430	Film and Video Editing	4
RTVB 1409	Audio/Radio Production I	4
		14

SEMESTER II

RTVB 1305	Introduction to Television Technology	3
ARTV 1341	3-D Animation I	3
+Electives		3
		9

SEMESTER III

ARTV 2351	3-D Animation II	3
RTVB 1320	Television Lighting	3
ARTV 2341	Advanced Digital Video	3
ARTV 2335	Portfolio Development for Animation	3
		12
Minimum Hours Required		35

+Electives - must be selected from the following:

ARTC 1302	Digital Imaging I	3
FLMC 1331	Video Graphics and Visual Effects I	3
RTVB 1392	Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician	3
RTVB 1391	Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting	3

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.