COMPUTER ANIMATION / MULTIMEDIA PROGRAM
Creative and artistic abilities are brought to life on a computer screen through the Computer
Animation/Multimedia program. Needs for high-demand graduates exist in the advertising,
marketing, video production and web design fields. Critical skills of animation that are used
in character and object development are learned for use in both Mac and PC environments
through current multimedia/animation applications. Technologies taught include Autodesk
3ds Max, Adobe Flash, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Illustrator.
There is a heavy slant towards the creative component of problem solving using the
fundamentals of design. Within the program an emphasis placed on kinetic design - creating
something that exists on a timeline and has movement. With a heavy application of Adobe
Flash and 3ds Max - a three-dimensional modeling software that allows wire frame meshing
and skin application to creative virtual objects/characters, students focus most of their
designs in relation to advertising.
This program prepares students for a successful career in media design through building a
foundation of traditional digital design skill and providing multimedia training of current
multimedia/animation applications.
The multimedia / animation program provides a creative atmosphere and a professional environment that simulates “real world” experiences in order to prepare students for entry into the job market.
Each student of the multimedia / animation program will leave the coursework with a digital portfolio of work, as well as a resume and marketing information on themselves, to enter the job market to secure employment.
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Graphic Design Program Advisory Board
Southwest Florida College is listening to employers! We have an advisory board for each one of our programs that is comprised of representatives from local leading businesses. We meet with our advisory boards on a regular basis to find out what employers expect from our graduates. Below is a list of organizations that make up the Digital Design & Animation program's advisory board.
Swerve Communications
Encore Select, Inc.
12-1 Photography
Tech Transfer
A True Brand
Moore and Scarry Advertising
Quenzel & Associates, Inc.
Gator Boards
Univision
Labyrinth Consultants, Inc.
Get Groovy
Alliance Digital Solutions
Dzine Gallery
Accufind
Rapid Print
Blue Turtle Graphics
All Star Marketing
Ken Sneeden and Associates
Conric PR & Marketing
Firestone and Cimring Advertising
Masterpiece Marketing & Media, Inc.
Suko Creative Communications
Briggs & Rodgers LLC
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