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3D Modeling and Simulation

Enterprise State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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Short-term certificate preparing students for 3D modeling and animation careers. Covers 3D fundamentals, 3D animation, 3D graphics and animation, and computer graphics.

Credits

18 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingActive LearningMonitoringComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceDesignCommunications and MediaMathematicsEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionVisualizationNear VisionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningVisual Color DiscriminationWritten ExpressionOriginality

Tasks

  • Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipmen
  • Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or telev
  • Participate in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handling budgeting and scheduling, and
  • Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  • Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and
  • Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation o

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareDocument management softwareDevelopment environment softwareVideo creation and editing softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareWord processing software

Tools

Digital paperDigital pensPanoramic digital camerasPersonal computersApplication serversDesktop computersLaptop computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesWeb servers

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Special Effects Artists and Animators27-1014.00
  • Web and Digital Interface Designers15-1255.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Basic 2D and 3D animation concepts — apply under direct supervision using industry-standard modeling programs in a studio or classroom production environment.
  • Graphics and photo imaging software — operate foundational tools to create simple illustrations and product label designs following established templates and style guides.
  • Static images and basic motion sequences — manipulate using layer and transparency settings under direction to produce entry-level animation assets.
  • Storyboard panels — draft key scenes and character poses from provided scripts under senior artist guidance in a multimedia production pipeline.
  • Light, color, and texture parameters — adjust within pre-configured software settings to support lifelike appearance of objects in a supervised project workflow.
  • Design briefs and client feedback — read and interpret with support from a lead artist to inform basic drawing and illustration decisions on assigned tasks.
  • Production schedules and asset checklists — monitor personal task progress and report status updates to a project coordinator in a team-based studio setting.
  • Desktop publishing and video editing software — use to assemble simple multimedia assets according to project specifications under regular oversight.
  • Technical documentation and software tutorials — study actively to build proficiency with new animation tools introduced during studio onboarding.
  • Time management practices — apply to meet assigned deadlines for individual animation tasks within a structured production calendar.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
64%
Placement Rate
45%