This is a summary of the four-semester course-load for the Animation/Concept Development Program at Madison Area Technical College. For specific course numbers, individual course descriptions, class-times/locations, Instructors, and prerequisites please refer to the MATC Timetable or the MATC Course Catalog, available on any MATC campus or by contacting the Art Department, or online at www.matcmadison.edu. The curriculum is subject to change at any time based on industry trends and employer needs.

Please understand that prerequisites are strictly enforced, and that there are
several corequisite pairs--courses which must be taken simultaneously.
Prereqs and coreqs are listed in the MATC Catalog.

Advanced-standing (waiver of a specific prerequisite) may be granted for previous
full-time professional work or directly related college-level courses completed in
good standing. Advanced-standing is based on the recommendation of Animation Program faculty following their review of a candidate's demoreel, portfolio, or
relevant coursework. High-school coursework and personal study does not
qualify for consideration. Please contact Program faculty with questions
about advanced-standing.
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First Semester

Drawing Fundamentals for Concepting
Design & Color for Concepting
Introduction to Animation
Introduction to Digital 3D
Communications Skills 1

Second Semester

Figure Drawing for Concepting
Animation Concepts 1
Animation 2
Advanced Digital 3D
Communication Skills 2
Elective

Third Semester

Level and Set Design
Animation Concepts 2
Animation 3
Advanced Animation Studio 1
Business Mathematics
Elective

Fourth Semester

Animation 4
Advanced Animation Studio 2
Animation Internship
Animation Portfolio
Elective
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The Animation Program offers elective choices on a per-semester basis, depending on availability of faculty or availability of guest-lecturers from the industry. Please refer to the MATC Timetable or contact Program faculty to check on upcoming electives.