Diploma in Graphic Design & Animation

This program has been specially designed so students will acquire the necessary knowledge to meet the ever-changing needs of the animation/graphic design industry, one of the fastest expanding industries in today's business world. This program covers a wide range of topics including 3D Character Design, Digital Video/Audio Production, Animation Soundtrack, Graphic Design Skills and many others.

Semester 1
Classic Animation 1
Drawing Basics
Life Drawing
Computer Graphics Fundamentals
Character Design

Semester 2
Graphics Design Skills
Animation Storyboarding Techniques
Classic Animation 2
Illustration with Adobe Illustrator
Animation Drawing Labs

Semester 3
Adobe Photoshop
Animation Design Basics
Life Drawing
Storytelling Using Film Grammar
The Art of Clean-up Drawing

Semester 4
2D Design & Animation with Flash
Introduction to 3D Modeling in Maya
Animation Soundtracks 1
3D Character Design & Development 1
Introduction to 3D Animation in Maya

Semester 5
Digital Audio/Video Production
Mapping, Lighting and Rendering 1
3D Character Design & Development 2
Animating 3D Characters in Maya

Semester 6
Personal Animation Project
Animation Soundtracks 2
Portfolio Development & Career Skills
Mapping, Lighting and Rendering 2