SCHOOL OF DESIGN RASMUSSEN COLLEGE GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE ANIMATION AND MOTION GRAPHICS FLEX CHOICE CREDIT BY ASSESSMENT COURSES AVAILABLE 11-Week Quarters (5.5-Week Terms) Associate of Science Degree in Florida, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: • Graphic Designer • Print Designer • Digital Designer • Animation Designer • Animation Artist • Production Artist • Motion Graphics Artist • 3D Animation Artist OBJECTIVE: Graduates of the Animation and Motion Graphics Associate’s Degree program know intermediate theories of design, motion graphics, animation, project management, and portfolio development. They can create and combine multiple forms of media to generate animation and motion-based projects involving graphic, video, and audio assets. Students will complete the program with a graphic portfolio that demonstrates their skills, knowledge, and techniques in design, animation, video, and motion graphics. Graduates value written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking and problem solving, information literacy, and the significance of diversity awareness skills in academic and workplace situations. DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION COURSES B080 Reading and Writing Strategies B087 Practical Math 4 4 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES LOWER DIVISION English Composition (Required course) ENC 1101 English Composition Communication (Select 1 course)+ Humanities (*Required, select 1 additional course)+ *ART 1204 Art Appreciation+ Math/Natural Sciences (Select 1 of the following, and 1 additional course)+ MAT 1402 General Education Math+ MAT 1222 Algebra+ LOWER DIVISION DIG 1280C E242 Social Sciences (Select 2 courses)+ MAJOR AND CORE COURSES Audio/Video Editing Career Development+ GRA 1022C Figure Drawing GRA 1057C Design Foundations GRA 1164C Drawing from Observation GRA 1188C 3D Modeling GRA 1206C Typography GRA 1235C 3D Lighting, Texturing and Rendering GRA 1281C Color Theory GRA 1461C 3D Animation GRA 1493C Digital Illustration GRA 1552C Introduction to Animation GRA 2060C Interactive Media GRA 2133C Print Design GRA 2274C User Experience Design GRA 2390C Digital Photography GRA 2442C Motion Graphics GRA 2607C Portfolio Development GRA 2754C Character Modeling Choose either Track I or Track II Track I 1 GRA 2956 (not available in Illinois) Design Internship Track II GRA 2522C Digital Media Project Total Associate’s Degree Credits General Education Credits Major and Core Credits TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS SEE PAGE 64 FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE SELECTIONS. +Flex Choice Credit by Assessment courses available; see page 108 for details. 1 Track I includes an internship, which is not available to students in all states. Please speak to a program manager for more details. Developmental Education courses do not count toward total program credits, and are not calculated in GPA. Students must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in Developmental Education courses through a Rasmussen College entrance placement exam, approved exemption based on previously completed coursework, or by successful completion of Developmental Education courses. Students in the Information Technology Management, Information Security, and Graphic Design programs are eligible for specific industry certifications. The College will reimburse students to sit for one recommended certification, as well as up to two additional optional certifications. Reimbursements will be made only once per certification. Students are responsible for paying for any additional attempts. 4 4 8 8 8 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32 59 91 18 rasmussen.edu STUDENT INVESTMENT DISCLOSURE: For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at rasmussen.edu/SID.
