Animation & Media Arts
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Time to Completion:
Two years
Schedule:
Day classes
What You’ll Learn
Forsyth Tech’s Animation & Media Arts program prepares students to bring imaginative characters, objects, and environments to life. Through hands-on, project-based training, students develop skills in 3D modeling, digital sculpting, texturing, lighting, character rigging, 2D and 3D animation, game art, and real-time production using industry standard software. From initial concept through final presentation, students build both technical abilities and creative problem-solving skills while developing a professional portfolio for careers in animation, game development, advertising, and other areas of digital media.
Outcomes
- 3D Modeling & Digital Sculpting
- UV Mapping & Texturing
- Character Rigging
- 2D & 3D Animation
- Game Art & Real-Time Environments
- Visual Scripting & Interactivity
- Lighting, Rendering, & Compositing
- Visual Storytelling & World Building
- Portfolio Development
Curriculum Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.
DEA 111: Introduction to AMA
Credit Hours: 3
DEA 133: Technical Foundations I
RCredit Hours: 3
DES 135: Prin & Elem of Design I
Credit Hours: 4
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
DEA 112: 2D Design & Animation I
RCredit Hours: 3
DEA 134: Technical Foundations II
RCredit Hours: 3
DEA 213: 3D Design & Animation I
RCredit Hours: 3
DES 136: Prin & Elem of Design II
RCredit Hours: 4
: Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
ACredit Hours: 3
DEA 212: 2D Design & Animation II
RCredit Hours: 3
DEA 214: 3D Design & Animation II
RCredit Hours: 3
DEA 220: AMA Compositing
RCredit Hours: 3
DEA 221: 3D Modeling I
RCredit Hours: 3
COM 231: Public Speaking (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
DEA 215: 3D Design & Environments
RCredit Hours: 3
DEA 222: 3D Modeling II
Credit Hours: 3
DEA 230: Capstone Project I
RCredit Hours: 4
SGD 112: SGD Design I
Credit Hours: 3
DEA 231: Capstone Project II
RCredit Hours: 4
DEA 240: AMA Portfolio Review
RCredit Hours: 4
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
PSY 118: Interpersonal Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150: General Psychology (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
- Animator
- 3D Artist
- 3D Modeler
- 3D Visualization Artist
- Content Creator
- Game Artist
- Motion Graphics Artist
- Multimedia Specialist
- Media Production Specialist
- Special Effects Artist
- Product Visualization Artist
- Prop / Asset Artist
Visit us today!
Forsyth Tech is located at: 2100 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103