Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

The Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects certificate program at Santa Monica College is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution in Santa Monica, CA. The program falls within the audiovisual communications technologies field (CIP 10.0304) and prepares students for careers in digital animation, motion graphics, visual effects, and interactive media production.

Santa Monica College also offers related programs including Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician at both certificate levels, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, and Registered Nursing. Students in the animation and special effects program can expect training in animation software, visual storytelling, compositing, and the production pipelines used in film, television, and game development.