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Animation
An in-depth study of animation that includes training in such areas as 3ds max, Macromedia Flash, Adobe After Effects, life drawing, multimedia animation, and digital art. Animation students gain a thorough knowledge of the medium and how it can be applied within a wide range of industries including entertainment, marketing, manufacturing, education, and software/game development. An Associate of Applied Science Degree and a Post Associate Certificate are available in Animation.
Our program in Animation prepares you for entry and advancement within a wide range of industries including entertainment, software and game development, marketing, education, commerce, and training. Animation designers work with 2-D and 3-D design, creating anything from movies to corporate icons. Common applications include: presentation graphics, consumer CD-ROM and video games, interface design, online services, and multimedia graphics.
We prepare students to be competitive for new media jobs within a number of industries. Salary ranges vary by location, job type, and responsibilities. We recommend Monster.com for researching salaries.
Graduates in the Animation program will have skill sets to compete for jobs in these areas:
| 3D Game Animator |
| 3D Modeler |
| Associate Producer |
| Cartoonist/Animator |
| Character Animator |
| Drafter |
| Game Designer |
| Game Developer |
| Industrial Designer |
| Media Product Development Manager |
| Media Product Development Technician |
| Multimedia Services Manager |
| Producer |
| Scientific Artist |
| Simulation Designer |
| Technical Producer |
The Center for New Media at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
100 East Michigan Avenue
P.O. Box 4070
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070
269.373.7920
newmedia@kvcc.edu |
