# Video and Animation (Certificate of Proficiency)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Media Arts & Technologies

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/mediaarts/

This certificate forms a solid foundation in the skills students need to create video, special effects and animation media programs for delivery in traditional formats, over the Web, or via mobile devices. Career opportunities include video editor, video production assistant, special effects artist, background artist, product modeler, product animator, and storyboard artist.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency with video and animation production tools and techniques.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| MAT 140 | 3D Modeling and Animation: Maya | 3 |
| MAT 150 | Animation and Interactivity | 3 |
| MAT 160 | Video 1: Production | 3 |
| MAT 200 | Video 2: Motion Graphics and Post-Production | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **12** |