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Gaming Concept Art & Animation
SUNY Adirondack offers a four-course microcredential in Gaming Concept Art & Animation.
Gaming Concept Art & Animation
This microcredential will provide individuals with the opportunity to gain specialized knowledge about the illustration, entertainment and gaming industries practices when bringing concepts and characters to life. Students will be able to take these skills and build a portfolio for a career in the Media Arts or transfer to bachelor's degree program in illustration or gaming arts.
Required courses are:
- ART 124 Digital Illustration
- ART 150 Motion Graphics
- ART 151 Web Design
- ART 260 Animation & Digital Effects
This microcredential:
- Comprises 12 credits;
- Is able to be completed in two semesters;
- Costs $231 per credit, for a total of $2,772, plus textbooks and college fees;
- Prepares students for Visual Effects and Motion Graphics in Adobe After Effects certification;
These credits are stackable to:
- A certificate in Media Arts
- A degree in Media Arts
- A degree in Liberal Studies