3D Design - Certificate 

The certificate in 3D Illustration provides a comprehensive foundation in Visual Communication and Design with an emphasis in 3D Illustration.

Students who participate in the certificate sequence will develop knowledge, skills and abilities in 3D Visualization techniques to prepare for professional and academic opportunities in Visual Communication and Design or related fields that emphasis 3D Illustration, Modeling and Visualization.

This certificate is intended for students with no previous design experience or students interested in an immersive exploration of 3D Illustration and Design. Completion of this certificate will provide students with applied and theoretical experience in the fundamentals of Visual Communication & Design, typography, 2D design principles, 3D identity systems, transportation design, product simulation, 3D motion graphics, instructional simulation, environmental visualization, persuasive animation, scientific illustration and other relevant areas of 3D Illustration.

Degree: Students may apply credits toward any of the Associate of Applied Business degrees under Visual Communication and Design.

Suggested Semester Sequence

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes:

1. Listen and understand complex ideas, present and communicate visually, verbally and in writing to colleagues and clients.
2. Work independently and as an organized member of a production team to meet client requirements on time and within budget.
3. Demonstrate professional work ethics and a passion for life long learning and networking.
4. Use design elements, principles and the basic building blocks of the 3D process.  Modeling, lighting/texturing, animation and rendering to create a 3-D composition.
5. Design a concept, strategy and story board to visualize a product or message to reach the target audience that meets the production schedule and budget.
6. Use appropriate hardware, software and resources to create high quality computer graphic imagery in a production environment.
7. Composite/edit production elements to deploy final product that meets client distribution requirements.
8. Develop career goals, applying basic business and financial skills, self discipline and motivation, versatility and adaptability, self promotion and communication skills to create a sustainable business.