Visual Effects Employment Concentration
Visual effects artists and technicians employ compositing, motion graphics, video editing, 3D animation, texture and lighting, modeling, rendering, and motion capture to make corporate, commercial, and film industry projects stand out with well-integrated special effects.
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Design Your Future!
Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find a career or transfer opportunities. Program maps show the recommended sequence of courses that lead to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| DIG-190 or AUD-180 | Video Production I (formerly Digital Video Design I) or Video Production I | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| DIG-572 | 3D Animation (formerly DIG-170) | 3 |
| DIG-570 or DIG-574 | Motion Graphics or Virtual Reality (formerly DIG-194) | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| DIG-575 | Animation Production (formerly DIG-175) | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Total Units | 12 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DIG-190/AUD-180 | Video Production I (formerly Digital Video Design I) | 3 |
| DIG-570 | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| DIG-572 | 3D Animation (formerly DIG-170) | 3 |
| DIG-574 | Virtual Reality (formerly DIG-194) | 3 |
| or DIG-592 | Digital Video Design II (formerly DIG-191) | |
| DIG-575 | Animation Production (formerly DIG-175) | 3 |
| Total Units | 15 | |
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Note: There are no guaranteed positions for students completing these programs. Education and work experience required will vary by employer. The salary and benefits for specific occupations will be dependent on work experience, education, background, and employer.