CATALOG 2011-2012 - The Art Institutes

COURSE CODES
The Art Institutes International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design
CU Culinary Arts PA Professional Application
CA Media Arts & Animation PH Photography
DM Design Management SM Studio Management
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media
GE General Education
The first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. The second
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. The last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. They are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefixes CA and VE identify the core courses required in this program.
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.
VISUAL EFFECTS & MOTION GRAPHICS
CREDITS // HOURS
CA1400 Production Fundamentals** for CA and VE 4 60
CA2429 Introduction to 3D Modeling** 4 60
CA2430 Introduction to Video** 4 60
CA2440 Digital Video Editing 4 60
CA3425 Materials and Lighting 4 60
CA3449 Intermediate 3D Modeling** 4 60
DF1410 Principles of Preproduction 4 60
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media 4 60
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60
VE1409 History and Trends in Visual Effects 4 60
VE1438 Computer Graphics** 4 60
VE1457 Conceptual Storytelling 4 60
VE2450 Maps, Mattes, and Masks 4 60
ELECTIVE (SELECT ONE) 4 60
CA2431 Audio Production
PH1402 Principles of Photography for Non-Majors
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM
GE1410 English I § 4 40
GE1413 Psychology 4 40
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40
GE1433 Art History 4 40
GE2411 English II 4 40
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher
CREDITS // HOURS
CREDITS // HOURS
VE2453 Introduction to VFX** 4 60
VE2467 Production Design 4 60
VE2481 Interactive Visual Design 4 60
VE2486 Broadcast Graphics 4 60
VE3453 Intermediate VFX** 4 60
VE3457 Post Production Management 4 60
VE3465 Digital Cinematography for VFX 4 60
VE3477 3D Effects 4 60
VE3486 Intermediate Broadcast Graphics** 4 60
VE4463 Advanced VFX I 4 60
VE4467 Production Studio I 4 60
VE4473 Advanced VFX II 4 60
VE4486 Advanced Broadcast Graphics 4 60
PA4483 Digital Portfolio** 4 60
PA4486 Internship 4 120
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40
GE3433 Contemporary Art 4 40
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40
GE4442 Ethics 4 40
GE4455 Literature 4 40
GE4461 Physics 4 40
TOTAL: 180 credits : 2,480 hours
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