Digital Effects and Animation Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Time to Completion:
Two years
Schedule:
Day classes
What You’ll Learn
At Forsyth Tech, students studying Digital Effects and Animation will develop the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the digital media industry. Our program covers computer hardware and software applications, computer animation, and the creation and manipulation of digital images. With a focus on industry-standard tools and techniques, students will become proficient at generating and manipulating images and creating digital special effects. Upon completion, graduates will be prepared for a variety of careers in film, television, gaming, advertising, and more. Join us and become a digital effects and animation expert today!
Outcomes
- Rendering
- Modeling
- Compositing
- Texturing
- Rigging
- Lighting
- Storyboarding
- Animation
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 DEAT
Credit Hours: 3
DEA 133: DEA Foundation Studio I
RCredit Hours: 3
DES 135: Prin & Elem of Design I
Credit Hours: 4
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
U G RCredit Hours: 3
DEA 112: 2D Design & Animation I
RCredit Hours: 3
DEA 134: DEA Foundation Studio 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
Credit Hours: 3
DEA 212: 2D Design & Animation II
RCredit Hours: 3
DEA 214: 3D Design & Animation II
RCredit Hours: 3
DEA 220: DEAT Compositing
RCredit Hours: 3
DEA 221: DEAT Modeling
RCredit Hours: 3
COM 231: Public Speaking (Global)
U GCredit Hours: 3
DEA 215: 3D Design & Environments
RCredit Hours: 2
DEA 230: Implementation Project I
RCredit Hours: 4
DEA 233: DEA Foundation Studio III
RCredit Hours: 3
SGD 112: SGD Design I
Credit Hours: 3
DEA 231: Implementation Project II
RCredit Hours: 4
DEA 240: DEAT Portfolio Review
RCredit Hours: 4
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
U G RCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
PSY 118: Interpersonal Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150: General Psychology (Global)
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
- Game designer
- Multimedia artist
- Special effects artist
- Video editor
Visit us today!
Forsyth Tech is located at:
2100 Silas Creek Parkway,
Winston-Salem, NC 27103