This program offers introductory training to students in a range of entertainment
production areas including 2-D storyboarding, 2-D and 3-D keyframe animation, 2-D
and 3-D character, object, and environment design. Acquiring this degree prepares
students to transfer to 4-year degree programs in animation, visual effects, and game
design.
The Associate of Arts degree is granted to students who have completed at least 12
semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community
College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion
of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better,
or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns:
GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program students will be able to create 2-D and 3-D character
designs, storyboards, or animations and create video game play levels or assets.
Associate of Arts Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
|
ARTH C1100
or
ARTH C1200
|
Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era
or
Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary
|
3
or
3
|
|
ART 130
|
2-D Foundations |
3
|
|
ART 150
|
Foundations of Drawing |
3
|
|
ART 152
|
Figure Drawing |
3
|
| CHOOSE FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING |
| ART 201 |
Drawing for Animation |
3 |
| ART 205 |
Fundamentals of 2-D Keyframe Animation |
3 |
| ART 209 |
Introduction to 2-D Character Design |
3 |
| ART 210 |
Introduction to Animation Storyboard |
3 |
| ART 231 |
Introduction to 3-D Hard Surface Design |
3 |
| ART 233 |
3-D Digital Character Set-up/Kinematics |
3 |
| ART 235 |
3-D Character Animation |
3 |
| ART 245 |
3-D Digital Character Design I |
3 |
| MINIMUM UNITS REQUIRED |
24-25 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN
| Fall 2026 |
GCC Catalog 2026-2027 |
|
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
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