Program Length: 650 Hours
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.
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.
- 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any K-12 program
- Occupational Interest
- No specific requirement for Information Technology
The entire program is 1050 clock hours, but students can earn a certificate at the completion
of the following OCPs:
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCP A | 3D 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 | |
| Total Hours: 1,050 |
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
Employment Requirements
N/A
Salary
The average wage for this career in Florida is $28.11 hourly or $58,470 annually.
- 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.
- Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Monday – Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
