New Media Arts
The New Media Arts (NMA) program is a two year AS degree program located at Kapi‘olani Community College (KCC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NMA mission is to prepare students for employment in the fields of interface design and animation.
One A.S. degree, two specializations:
The Animation track prepares students for careers in 3D computer animation, video game development, and emerging industries employing 3D computer graphics. Topics include the full CG pipeline, film analysis and storytelling, digital painting, and demo reel development.
The Interface Design track prepares students for careers as interface designers with a focus on web design. Topics include graphic design, typography, graphic symbolism, user interface design, front-end web development, and motion graphic design. Additional courses include digital imaging, design history, and portfolio development.
The Associate in Science degree, New Media Arts with a specialization in Animation, prepares students for careers in 3D computer animation, video game development, and emerging industries employing 3D computer graphics. The program is intended to serve professionals updating and refining their job skills and students preparing for a career in animation. The program integrates classroom instruction with hands-on production experience in a learning environment that encourages the collaborative process inherent in professional practice. The Associate in Science degree, New Media Arts with a specialization in Animation, will introduce students to the field of 3D computer animation, exploring the complex interplay of theory, aesthetics, technology, and production methodologies.
Animation Careers: 3D Modeler, Animator, Character Rigger, Storyboard Artist, Concept Artist, Texture Artist, Compositing Artist, Digital Painter, VFX Artist.
Interface Design Careers: Web Designer, Front-end Web Developer, Information Architect (IA), User Interface Designer (UI), User Experience Designer (UX), Print Designer.
For more info about Kapi’olani Community College’s program, please visit their site.
Prerequisites
New Media Arts is a select admissions program. Students seeking admission to New Media Arts begin by taking pre-requisite art courses. An art portfolio, academic transcripts, personal statement and completed pre-requisite coursework are required to be considered for admission to the program. Students are urged to seek academic counseling early and perform well in their pre-requisite courses. Applications are accepted year-round with an annual due date of April 1st (or the next business day if April 1st falls on a weekend or UH break period).
Step 1: Take Required Pre-requisite Courses:
ENG 100 – Composition I or ESL 100 – Composition I
ART 101 – Introduction to Visual Arts
ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Art
ART 113 – Introduction to Drawing
For Animation applicants only, select one:
ART 115 – Introduction to Design, or
ART 116 – Introduction to 3D Composition, or
ART 123 – Introduction to Painting
For Interface Design applicants only:
ART 115 Introduction to Design
Step 2: Submit Documentation
Enroll as a UH KCC Student. For students who are not currently enrolled in any classes at KCC or anywhere in the UH system, you must apply online at apply.hawaii.edu. If prompted, list Liberal Arts (New Media Arts) as your major. Apply to UH Now Request Official Transcripts. Official transcripts must be sent from colleges outside of the UH system to be sent directly to the the Kekaulike Information and Service Center (KISC). To do so, request a transcript evaluation online. To be considered for transfer, be sure to request transcripts at least one semester prior to applying for the NMA program and be sure to include course descriptions for all courses taken outside the UH system.
Request Transcript Evaluation
Step 3: Submit Portfolio
Please visit this site to learn about the portfolio submission process.
Core Requirements
Select one of the following:
MATH 100 – Survey of Mathematics or higher
PHIL 111 – Introduction to Deductive Logic
BUS 250 – Applied Math in Business or any FQ
Animation Requirements:
ART 126 – 3D Computer Graphics I
ART 156 – Digital Painting
ART 202 – Digital Imaging
ART 214 – Life Drawing
ART 157 – Film Analysis & Storytelling
ART 212 – Digital Animation
ART 226 – 3D Computer Graphics II
ART 247 – Lighting and Rendering
ART 246 – 3D Computer Graphics III
ART 256 – Digital Compositing
ART 257 – Motion Graphic Design
*ART 294 NMA Practicum
ART 284 – Animation Studio
ART 298G – Game Development
ART 296 – Demo Reel Development
KCSS AS/NS A.S. Natural Science Elective (100 level or higher)
KCSS AS/SS A.S. Social Science Elective (100 level or higher)
Notes:
ART 284 – Animation Studio for a total of six credits.
ART 294 – Practicum for a total of six credits.
*ART 293 Internship may be taken in place of ART 294
Interface Design Requirements:
ART 120 – Intro to Typography
ART 125 – Intro to Graphic Design
ART 159 – History of Communication Design
ART 257 – Motion Graphic Design
ART 127 – Graphic Symbolism
ART 128 – Interface Programming I
ART 202 – Digital Imaging
ART 229 – Interface Design I
ART 129 – Corporate Identity
ART 249 – Interface Design II
ART 258 – Interface Programming II
*ART 293 – NMA Internship
ART 285 – Interface Design Studio
ART 295 – Design Portfolio
KCSS AS/NS A.S. Natural Science Elective (100 level or higher)
KCSS AS/SS A.S. Social Science Elective (100 level or higher)
Notes:
ART 285 – Interface Design Studio for a total of six credits.
ART 293 – Internship for a total of six credits
Electives
N/A
Program Overview
The New Media Arts (NMA) program is a two year AS degree program located at Kapi‘olani Community College (KCC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NMA mission is to prepare students for employment in the fields of interface design and animation.
One A.S. degree, two specializations:
The Animation track prepares students for careers in 3D computer animation, video game development, and emerging industries employing 3D computer graphics. Topics include the full CG pipeline, film analysis and storytelling, digital painting, and demo reel development.
The Interface Design track prepares students for careers as interface designers with a focus on web design. Topics include graphic design, typography, graphic symbolism, user interface design, front-end web development, and motion graphic design. Additional courses include digital imaging, design history, and portfolio development.
The Associate in Science degree, New Media Arts with a specialization in Animation, prepares students for careers in 3D computer animation, video game development, and emerging industries employing 3D computer graphics. The program is intended to serve professionals updating and refining their job skills and students preparing for a career in animation. The program integrates classroom instruction with hands-on production experience in a learning environment that encourages the collaborative process inherent in professional practice. The Associate in Science degree, New Media Arts with a specialization in Animation, will introduce students to the field of 3D computer animation, exploring the complex interplay of theory, aesthetics, technology, and production methodologies.
Animation Careers: 3D Modeler, Animator, Character Rigger, Storyboard Artist, Concept Artist, Texture Artist, Compositing Artist, Digital Painter, VFX Artist.
Interface Design Careers: Web Designer, Front-end Web Developer, Information Architect (IA), User Interface Designer (UI), User Experience Designer (UX), Print Designer.
For more info about Kapi’olani Community College’s program, please visit their site.
Steve Harris
snharris@hawaii.edu
808-734-9510
nma.kcc.hawaii.edu
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