Certificate in Motion Graphics and 3D Animation
Riverside, USA
Certificate
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 514 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* per unit | for F-1 international students total estimated cost per year is $29,591
Key Summary
About: Certificate in Motion Graphics and 3D Animation prepares you for careers in multimedia graphics and computer animation. You'll learn photo manipulation, web animation, motion graphics, compositing, basic 3D modeling and animation using industry equipment and software. RCC provides affordable certificate and degree pathways and supports transfer to colleges and universities.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as motion graphics designer, 3D animator, compositor, multimedia designer, web animator, visual effects artist or junior 3D modeler. Employers include studios, agencies, media companies, firms, game developers and post-production houses. You'll build a portfolio and skills for roles in animation, digital media and content.
This certificate prepares students for careers in multimedia graphics and computer animation. This includes instruction in photo manipulation, web animation, motion graphics, compositing, basic modeling and 3D animation using the latest equipment and software available.
Motion Graphics & 3D Animation Certificate
Semeste: 1
- ADM-2A --- 2
- ADM-68A --- 3
- ADM-67 --- 3
Semeste: 2
- ADM-68B --- 3
- ADM-71A --- 3
Semeste: 3
- ADM-69 --- 3
This Program Pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 10-12 months. For students who require a part-time pathway, please see a counselor for more information.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Compare and contrast legal, social, and commercial policies regarding new media piracy.
- Define intellectual property and describe the basic principles of copyright legalities.
- Use Adobe Flash to create animated shorts for web/TV distribution.
- Prepare images with a correct resolution appropriate for video and animation using Adobe Photoshop.
- Combine and edit 2D animated sequences, and create motion graphics in video and film using Adobe AfterEffects.
- Create 3D models and environments using various techniques with Autodesk Maya
- Describe and demonstrate advanced 3D animation and keyframing.
Financial Aid Support for Your Educational Goals
There are many types of financial aid available to you at RCC. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application is required for most financial aid forms. Types of financial aid include grants, scholarships, tuition waivers, and student loans.
Federal Grants
- Federal Pell Grant (Part of FAFSA application)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG - Part of FAFSA application)
State of California Grants
- California College Promise
- Cal Grant Program
- Student Success Completion Grant
- Chafee Grant Program for eligible foster youth and former foster youth
- California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program (CNG EAAP)
Riverside Community College District Scholarship
There are over 250 scholarships available to students through the RCCD Foundation, and only one application is needed to apply. If you are an admitted student at RCC and have a student email address, you can apply for scholarships offered by the RCCD Foundation.
CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship
International Students at Riverside City College are welcome to apply for CGACC-RCC Scholarship. This scholarship is in the form of a tuition fee reduction estimated at $1,250. The application deadline for CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship is July 25, and the results of the students selected are typically announced by August 6.
To be eligible for this award, the applicant must be a new or continuing international student who will study full-time at one of the RCCD colleges (Riverside City College, Norco College, or Moreno Valley College) on an F-1 Student Visa in the fall semester. Transfer students can also apply. New international students who apply for the scholarship must have a completed RCC international student application, submit all required documents, and receive an RCCD I-20.