Interactive Media Design - Animation

Program Description

Interactive Media Design program students develop knowledge and skills to design and manipulate graphics, animations, sound, text and video into multimedia presentations used in developing products or creating advanced business presentations. Program graduates will be capable of creating animated and live videos, virtual worlds and commercials, applications used in mobile devices and touch screen kiosks, digital signage and other Web-based media.

This program is ideal for individuals seeking entry-level careers as interactive multimedia designers and animators or for those who are already working as Web developers, graphic designers and artists who are seeking to update and expand their skills. The program includes alternative courses. The Animation Art emphasis, for those having strong artistic talent, involves conceiving and designing two- and three-dimensional images and manipulating characters to interact with audio and video elements while the Motion Graphics emphasis includes courses that focus on animated graphics.

Approximate Costs

• $111.85 per credit (resident)
• $167.80 per credit (out-of-state resident)
• *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Program Outcomes

• Develop and prepare storyboards.
• Design, create and manage a website based on functionality and graphic principles.
• Create 2D and 3D animation.
• Develop drawing skills to produce pictures and animation.
• Conduct video production using professional direction and operation of video and audio equipment.
• Apply an effective team production process from concept to completion.

Career Opportunities

• Animator
• Digital Artist
• Digital Media Designer
• Interactive Media Designer
• Motion Graphic Artist
• Video Production Assistant
• Multimedia Production Assistant
• Freelance Digital Media Producer

Entrance Scores

Admission Process

• Submit the college admission application.
• Submit the $30 one-time fee.
• Submit high school and other official college transcripts.
• Take the college assessment test (ACCUPLACER, ACT or other). The ACCUPLACER assessment can be taken at MPTC.
• Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (strongly encouraged).
• Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.