Virtual Reality Designer (Certificate N0644)
Arts Division
Certificate N0644
The Virtual Reality Designer Certificate provides students with entry level skills for a career in the art and design aspects of virtual reality. Through a series of courses that are project-centric, the program exposes the students to current virtual reality (VR) technologies, 3D tools and techniques; and game development techniques and processes. This certificate may aid the student in the search for an entry-level position as a VR designer, VR artist, VR/AR Developer, or VR Technical Artist.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANIM 100 | Digital Paint and Ink | 3 |
| ANIM 122 | Introduction to Virtual Reality Design and Technology | 3 |
| ANIM 130 | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| ANIM 131 | Introduction to Game Design | 3 |
| ANIM 140 | Introduction to 3D Animation | 3 |
| ANIM 148 | Demo Reel | 3 |
| ANIM 151 | Game Art Development | 3 |
| ANIM 210 | Building Worlds in Virtual Reality | 3 |
| Required Electives | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following: | ||
| Principles of Animation | ||
| Storyboarding | ||
| Intermediate 3D Modeling | ||
| Intermediate 3D Animation | ||
| Introduction to Music Production | ||
| Total Units | 27 | |
Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ANIM 100 | Digital Paint and Ink | 3 |
| ANIM 122 | Introduction to Virtual Reality Design and Technology | 3 |
| ANIM 130 | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ANIM 131 | Introduction to Game Design | 3 |
| ANIM 140 | Introduction to 3D Animation | 3 |
| ANIM 108 OR ANIM 115 OR ANIM 132 OR ANIM 146 OR MUSA 120 3 | ||
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ANIM 148 | Demo Reel | 3 |
| ANIM 151 | Game Art Development | 3 |
| ANIM 210 | Building Worlds in Virtual Reality | 3 |
| Certificate: Virtual Reality Designer N0644 4 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5 | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
