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Animation and Interactive Media Academy

Have you ever wanted to design your own animations, live action films, or video games? Do you enjoy creating your own characters, stories, and games?

This academy is designed for students who have and interest in digital art. Students have the opportunity to combine creative abilities with technical skills using industry standard techniques and software. Students work independently and in teams in areas of problem solving, portfolio development and artistic promotion. Narrative and non-narrative storytelling, pitch creation, video production, 3D graphics and their applications in video games, animation and simulations are emphasized.

Location

Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL)
10920 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042

Grades

11-12

Related Academies

Electives

Students seeking a four-year postsecondary institution are advised to enroll in additional Art coursework.

Prerequisite

  • Art I

Industry Recognized Credentials

Students have the opportunity to sit for Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Adobe Photoshop certification.

College Credit

Students who successfully complete the Animation and Interactive Media Academy program sequence, with a grade of B, or higher in academy courses, may be eligible for credits at Howard Community College.

Successful Academy Students:

  • Maintain a C average in all academy coursework.
  • Complete a senior level coursework through a work-site experience (students must provide their own transportation) OR by participating in the on-campus (ARL) course of advanced skills, which includes a capstone project.
  • Maintain and submit a journal and portfolio of senior work.

Senior Level Coursework Requirements:

  • Complete at least 8-10 hours of work-site experience per week OR daily attendance at the Applications and Research Lab.
  • Attend weekly senior seminars at the Applications and Research Lab.
  • Choose a “real world” problem to research.
  • Write and submit a research proposal, abstract, and reflection paper based on research.

Academy Sequence

Completion of this academy fulfills the “Program Choice” requirement for graduation.
Academy First Course (2 Credits) Second Course (3 Credits)
Animation and Interactive Media Animation and Interactive Media I CT-796-2 Animation and Interactive Media II CT-798-3