This is a summary of the four-semester course-load for the Animation/Concept Development Program at Madison College. For specific course numbers, individual course descriptions, class-times/locations, Instructors, and prerequisites please refer to the College Timetable or the Course Catalog, available on any campus or by contacting the Art Department, or online at www.matcmadison.edu. The curriculum is subject to change at any time based on industry trends and employer needs.
Prerequisites and corequisites (courses which must be taken simultaneously) are strictly enforced, and there are several corequisite pairs. Prereqs and coreqs are listed in the course catalog.
Advanced-standing (waiver of a specific prerequisite) may be granted for
previous full-time professional work or equivalent college courses. Advanced-standing is based on the recommendation of Animation Program faculty following their review of a candidate's demoreel, portfolio, and relevant coursework. High-school coursework and personal study does not qualify for consideration. Please contact Program Faculty with
questions about advanced-standing.
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First Semester
Basic Drawing for Concepting
Design & Color for Concepting
Animation 1
Digital 3D 1
Photoshop for 3D and Concepting
Communications Skills 1
Second Semester
Figure Drawing for Concepting
Animation Concepts 1
Animation 2
Digital 3D 2
Communication Skills 2
Elective
Third Semester
Digital Set Design
Animation Concepts 2
Animation 3
Digital 3D 3
Business Mathematics
Elective
Fourth Semester
Animation 4
Digital 3D 4
Animation Internship
Animation Portfolio
Elective
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The Animation Program offers elective choices on a per-semester basis, depending on availability of faculty or availability of guest-lecturers from the industry. Please refer to the College Timetable or contact Program faculty to check on upcoming electives.
