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 100Digital Paint and Ink3
ANIM 122Introduction to Virtual Reality Design and Technology3
ANIM 130Introduction to 3D Modeling3
ANIM 131Introduction to Game Design3
ANIM 140Introduction to 3D Animation3
ANIM 148Demo Reel3
ANIM 151Game Art Development3
ANIM 210Building Worlds in Virtual Reality3
Required Electives 3
Select one course from the following:
Principles of Animation
Storyboarding
Intermediate 3D Modeling
Intermediate 3D Animation
Electronic Music
Total Units27

Program Learning Outcomes

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
ANIM 100 Digital Paint and Ink 3
ANIM 122 Introduction to Virtual Reality Design and Technology 3
ANIM 130 Introduction to 3D Modeling 3
 Units9
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
 Units6
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
 Units9
 Total Units24
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