248 Chabot College 2024-2026 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, FILM Required Courses (15 units) DIGM 10A Introduction to Animation 3 DIGM 11 Video Editing 3 FILM 12 Screenwriting and Visual Storytelling 3 FILM 14 Introduction to Cinematic Arts 3 FILM 15 Introduction to Digital Filmmaking 3 Electives (Choose 9 units from the following courses) ART 2A Introduction to Drawing 3 ART 3A Figure and Composition I 3 ART 17A Beginning Sculpture 1 3 ART 23 2-D Foundations 3 ART 25 Color Theory 3 DIGM 4A Digital Illustration 3 DIGM 6A (same as PHOT 6A) Photoshop 3 DIGM 12A Motion Graphics 3 DIGM 13 2D Animation 3 DIGM 14 3D Modeling & Animation 3 DIGM 20 Digital Portfolio and Promotion 1.5 FILM 16 Documentary Filmmaking 3 FILM 17 Motion Picture Filmmaking 3 PHOT 1A Digital Photography I 3 Major Requirements 24 Units General Education Requirements 28 Units Electives (Degree applicable Units as needed) 8 Units Total 60 Units ANIMATION Certificate of Achievement The Animation certificate of achievement provides students a foundation in figure drawing, storyboarding, screenwriting, character development, editing, concept art, and motion graphics. The program is geared towards students who want to acquire fundamental skills in animation art, production, and technology. Students have the unique opportunity to make their first short animation and learn how to screen, promote and market their animation. These skills will help students continue their studies in animation. Career Opportunities Filmmaker, Animator, Storyboard Artist, Animation Artist, Video Game Artist, Concept Artist, Character Artist, 3D Modeler, Videographer, Film Editor, Motion Graphics Designer, Producer, Director, Creative Director, Art Director, Production Coordinator. Labor market information suggests 6% growth in animation and multimedia arts with a higher median hourly wage than other digital media industries. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Create animations using the principles of animation with a strong storytelling framework; 2. communicate using animation, confidently in work, presentation, and writing; 3. apply animation principles as a dynamic progression of research, speculation, experimentation, prototyping, critique and refinement; 4. develop basic animation business practices to include freelancing strategies, portfolio creation and promotion, and professional communication strategies. Required Courses ART 2A Introduction to Drawing 3 ART 3A Figure and Composition I 3 FILM 12 Screenwriting and Visual Storytelling 3 DIGM 10A Introduction to Animation 3 Electives (Choose 6 units from the following courses) DIGM 4A Digital Illustration 3 DIGM 6A (same as PHOT 6A) Photoshop 3 DIGM 12A Motion Graphics 3 DIGM 13 2D Animation 3 DIGM 14 3D Modeling & Animation 3 DIGM 20 Digital Portfolio and Promotion 1.5 FILM 14 Introduction to Cinematic Arts 3 FILM 17 Motion Picture Filmmaking 3 Total 18 FILMMAKING Certificate of Achievement The Filmmaking certificate of achievement provides students a foundation in film theory, screenwriting, character development, storyboarding, editing, camera work, video editing, and motion graphics. Students have the unique opportunity to make their first short film and learn how to screen and promote their films. These skills will help students either continue as independent filmmakers or continue their studies in film. Career Opportunities Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Producer, Editor, Director, Videographer, Animator, Production Coordinator, Visual Storyteller, Digital Storyteller, and Social Video Producer, Motion Graphics Editor. Labor market information suggests 10 percent growth in video editing in the Bay Area region, 5 percent growth in camera operation, and 9 percent growth in producing and directing multimedia content.
