Digital Media and Animation

AAS Degree – Code #5606
BS Degree – Code #2018

The emerging field of computer imaging and animation is impacting virtually every industry and profession. The digital media and animation program provides students with a broad range of technical, creative, and problem-solving skills to facilitate their employment in new media and animation. At the core of the program is an eight-semester sequence of studio courses that enhances individual artistic creativity and provides instruction in the traditional arts and industry standard computer graphics software.

A laptop computer is required for students entering the digital media and animation program. Laptop specification are available at www.alfredstate.edu/academics/macbook-pro.

PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (AAS DEGREE PROGRAM)

• Demonstrate adaptability/flexibility with technology and communicate verbally using specific terminology associated with the software, hardware, and industry,
• Illustrate critical thinking by completing problem solving activities,
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic through time management and quality works,
• Communicate in writing an analysis of their work as well as the work of others,
• Visually analyze their own work, as well as the work of others, in critiques, presentations, writing, and other activities,
• Demonstrate knowledge of the history and theory relevant to digital media and animation through writing, oral presentations, and incorporation of such knowledge into course assignments.

PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (BS DEGREE PROGRAM)

• Construct a body of work that will secure employment or transfer to a four year program.
• Demonstrate adaptability/flexibility with technology by using multiple computer software packages and platforms.
• Communicate verbally using specific terminology associated with the software, hardware, and industry.
• Illustrate critical thinking by completing problem solving activities.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic through time management and quality works.
• Visually analyze their own work , as well as the work of others, in critiques, presentations, writing, and other activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the history and theory relevant to digital media and animation through writing, oral presentations, and incorporation of such knowledge into studio assignments.
• Demonstrate adaptability/flexibility with technology by using multiple computer software packages and platforms.
• Determine and implement factors that generate successful teamwork within a professional environment.
• Obtain communication skills (versed in communication theory) by learning specific terminology associated with the software, hardware, and industry.
• Demonstrate critical thinking by completing rigorous problem solving activities.
• Create a professional presentation, evaluate, and revise.
• Produce work within constraints that reflect industry standards.

DIRECT ENTRY INTO BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM

Alfred State digital media and animation AAS graduates may enter directly into either the digital media and animation BS or technology management BBA degree program.

OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Computer Art
• Interactive Media
• Computer Animation
• Fine Art

EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS

AAS: Employment and transfer rate of 100 percent – 20 percent are employed; 80 percent transferred to continue their education.

BS: 100 percent are employed.

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ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS (AAS Degree)

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT/RECOMMENDATIONS (BS Degree)