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Program checklist · AAS

3D Modeling and Animation, AAS

Century College · White Bear Lake, MN

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Program
Award
AAS
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
CIP
10.0304
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Course Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
SOC
27-1014
Description
The 3D Modeling and Animation AAS degree prepares students for 3D content development careers throughout a variety of industries including Game Development, Film and Visual Effects, Forensic and Medical Animation, and many others. This program provides the comprehensive skills of 3D animation, modeling, texturing, visual effects, concept art, and character rigging that can be used in a variety of applications. Emphasis is on providing the valuable technical, conceptual, and design skills necessary for those wishing to obtain a position as a 3D artist.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
175315
CourseShelf checklist
CK_175315_cf80fcff
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

0 items

    Career/Occupational Requirements

    14 items
    1. 3DMA 1012 - Introduction to Visual Communications Careers
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. 3DMA 1013 - Fundamentals of Applied Design
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. 3DMA 1015 - Project Planning
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. 3DMA 1018 - Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. 3DMA 1019 - Professional Identity Development
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. 3DMA 1141 - Concept Art
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. 3DMA 1143 - Beginning 3D Concepts
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. 3DMA 1145 - Animation 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. 3DMA 1147 - Modeling 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. 3DMA 2141 - Animation 2
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. 3DMA 2143 - Modeling 2
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. 3DMA 2145 - VFX for 3D
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    13. 3DMA 2147 - Advanced 3D Concepts
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    14. 3DMA 2149 - 3D Modeling and Animation Portfolio
      Not resolved to a course
      2

    Career/Occupational Elective Requirements

    7 items
    1. 3DMA 1790 - Independent Study for 3D Modeling and Animation
      Not resolved to a course
      1-6
    2. 3DMA 2780 - Internship for 3D Modeling and Animation
      Not resolved to a course
      1-6
    3. ADM 1053
      3
    4. ART 1025
      3
    5. ART 1041
      3
    6. CSCI 1011
      3
    7. Any course with the following designators: 3DMA, GRDP, PHOT, WEBD, ART, MKTG, BMGT, COMM, HUM, THTR, MUSC
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    MnTC/General Education Requirements

    0 items

      Goal 1: Communication

      1 item
      1. ENGL 1020
        Composition I
        or: ENGL 1021 - Composition I
        4

      Requirements

      4 items
      1. COMM 1021
        3
      2. COMM 1031
        3
      3. COMM 1041
        3
      4. COMM 1051
        3

      Goal 2: Critical Thinking

      0 items

        Goal 3 and/or 4: Natural Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning

        2 items
        1. MnTC Goal 3 Course List
          Not resolved to a course
        2. MnTC Goal 4 Course List
          Not resolved to a course

        Goal 5: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences

        1 item
        1. MnTC Goal 5 Course List
          Not resolved to a course

        Goal 6: Humanities/Fine Arts

        1 item
        1. MnTC Goal 6 Course List
          Not resolved to a course

        Goals 7-10: Theme Goals

        0 items

          Requirements

          2 items
          1. MnTC Goal 7A Human Diversity Course List
            Not resolved to a course
          2. MnTC Goal 7B Race, Power, and Justice Course List
            Not resolved to a course

          Requirements

          1 item
          1. MnTC Goal 8 Course List
            Not resolved to a course

          Requirements

          1 item
          1. MnTC Goal 9 Course List
            Not resolved to a course

          Requirements

          1 item
          1. MnTC Goal 10 Course List
            Not resolved to a course

          MnTC Elective Requirements

          0 items

            Additional Elective Requirements

            0 items

              Additional Requirements

              0 items

                Program Information

                6 items
                1. Demonstrate 3D Animation and Modeling skills that meet entry level industry standards.
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. Demonstrate proficiency with technology related to the area of 3D Animation.
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. Prepare and demonstrate a portfolio of work for the annual 3D Program Portfolio Show.
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. Demonstrate an understanding of the 3D development pipeline.
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. Generate strong digital artwork reflective of entry level industry standards.
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. Generate and communicate solutions for business and industry needs.
                  Not resolved to a course

                Sample Plan

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                  Semester 1

                  Choose 1 of the following · Select one · 9 items
                  1. 3DMA 1012 - Introduction to Visual Communications Careers
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  2. 3DMA 1013 - Fundamentals of Applied Design
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  3. 3DMA 1018 - Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  4. 3DMA 1143 - Beginning 3D Concepts
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  5. Select one
                    Not resolved to a course
                  6. COMM 1021
                    3
                  7. COMM 1031
                    3
                  8. COMM 1041
                    3
                  9. COMM 1051
                    3

                  Semester 2

                  5 items
                  1. 3DMA 1015 - Project Planning
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  2. 3DMA 1019 - Professional Identity Development
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  3. 3DMA 1145 - Animation 1
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  4. 3DMA 1147 - Modeling 1
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  5. MnTC Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3

                  Semester 3

                  5 items
                  1. 3DMA 1141 - Concept Art
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  2. 3DMA 2141 - Animation 2
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  3. 3DMA 2143 - Modeling 2
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  4. ENGL 1021
                    4
                  5. MnTC Goal 3: Natural Sciences / MnTC Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3

                  Semester 4

                  5 items
                  1. 3DMA 2145 - VFX for 3D
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  2. 3DMA 2147 - Advanced 3D Concepts
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  3. 3DMA 2149 - 3D Modeling and Animation Portfolio
                    Not resolved to a course
                    2
                  4. Career/Occupational Elective Requirements
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  5. MnTC Goal 5: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3

                  Note

                  0 items
                    Source. Century College, catalog 2026-2027 Course Catalog — https://catalog.century.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=23&poid=6548. Captured page pages/0135.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.