I'm really interested in animation and think that starting at a community college would be beneficial. Any California community colleges known for a great animation program?
Absolutely, California's community colleges have some solid animation programs where you can enhance your skills and explore your passion.
1. Santa Monica College: Santa Monica College offers an Animation certificate program as well as individual courses with a general emphasis in animation as well as more specific courses in areas like 3D animation, character animation, and storyboarding.
2. Orange Coast College: This community college based in Costa Mesa offers an Associate in Science degree in Digital Media Arts and Design with a specialization in 3D Modeling and Animation. You would get exposure to a wide range of animation techniques and tools.
3. Glendale Community College: Their animation program offers courses covering both traditional and digital animation. Their 2D Animation course focuses on the principles of animation and their application, while the 3D Modeling course familiarizes students with industry standard software.
These are just a few options; there are many other schools to consider. Be sure to visit college websites and speak with faculty or admissions representatives to get a solid sense of what would be best for you and your career goals. Keep in mind that when you're considering a transfer to a 4-year university, you also need to look at how credits will transfer and the transfer agreements with universities you're interested in.
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