Motion Design Certificate
Division: Visual and Performing Arts
PROGRAM CODE: 1C37971
Financial Aid Eligible
The Motion Design Certificate provides production knowledge and skills used by digital artists to perform a variety of production duties in the graphic design, animation and live-action production fields. This certificate is a part of a sequence of certificates focused on providing essential skills for employment in the field of graphic design, animation, game art and live-action production. To earn a certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 21 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses are listed in suggested sequence (21 units): | ||
| MAD 107 C | Motion Design I (formerly Motion Graphics I) | 3 |
| MAD 187 C | Motion Design II (formerly Motion Graphics II) | 3 |
| MAD 201 C | 3D Typography for Media Design | 3 |
| MAD 207 C | Projection Design (formerly Projection Mapping for Live Entertainment) | 3 |
| MAD 116 C | Graphic Design I (formerly ART 140 C) | 3 |
| MAD 104 C | Introduction to 3D (formerly Introduction to 3D Graphics-Mac) | 3 |
| MAD 193 C | Introduction to 2D Animation | 3 |
| or MAD 180 C | Video Editing (formerly Video Editing-Mac) | |
| or MAD 106 C | Editing for Social Media | |
| or PHOT 101 C | Introduction to Photography | |
| Total Units | 21 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
OUTCOME 1: Acquire the workforce preparation skills, including motion design, projection design, typography, animation and digital art necessary for employment in the motion design industry.
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