3D Animation Technology

Program Objective

The 3D Animation Technology Program is designed to prepare students for employment as Animators, Multimedia Artists and related work. This program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation.

Program Content

This program offers a broad foundation of traditional and current processes to prepare students for employment in digital media, news media and multimedia positions. The content includes practical experiences in 3D Animation design and production. Specialized skills including video editing, audio features, and animation and authoring software are used to produce a variety of multimedia productions.

This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following rudiments of the digital media/multimedia industry: production planning, elements of production design, storyboarding, integration of video, graphics, animation and audio elements into new media projects/productions, and collaboration/teamwork. Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program and include the use of keyboarding systems, computer systems and digital equipment for storage, scanning, retrieval, presentation, CD recording and video recording and printing purposes.

Admission Requirements

• 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any K-12 program
• Occupational Interest
• No specific requirement for Information Technology

Program Hours

• Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Monday – Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.

Completion Requirements

The entire program is 1050 clock hours, but students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCPs:

OCP A –  3-D Animation Production Assistant:                       150 hours

OCP B –  Modeler:                                                                                    300 hours

OCP C –  Texture Artist/Rigger:                                                         300 hours

OCP D –  Animator/Motion Capture Technician:                    300 hours

Students are expected to complete program competencies.

Minimum basic-skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 10th grade in Math, Reading, and Language on the TABE® test, or passing of an Industry Certification exam. Additional information can be provided by student services

Employment Opportunities

• 3-D Animation Production Assistant
• Modeler
• Texture Artist
• Artist-Rigger
• Animator – Motion Capture Technician

Salary

The average wage for this career in Florida is $28.11 hourly or $58,470 annually.

Program Cost

• In-state residents – $2.56 per hour (Subject to change)
• Out of state resident – $10.25 per hour (subject to change)
• $15.00 application fee per trimester
• Material fee – Varies by program
• Identification fee – $5.00 per trimester
• Liability insurance fee – Varies by program
• Students must purchase books/kits and or uniforms, if applicable.

Financial AID

Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Applicants must have a high school diploma from an accredited High School, or its equivalent. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, at www.fafsa.gov. Questions pertaining to this matter should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.

RMEC & TC adheres to a policy of non-discrimination and strives to provide equal opportunity to all potential students.