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So What is CAWD?

The Computer Animation and Web Page Design program is designed for students interested in acquiring new media skills.

Our computer animation component takes advantage of state-of-the-art 2D and 3D digital computer hardware and software used in creating such Pixar Films as Finding Nemo.

Our web design component will have students creating a number of different types of web sites, from clean XHTML with CSS, to dynamic Flash sites with Actionscript. Students will design web sites with creative interfaces, strong graphic images, functional site organization and logical navigation.

Second year students go on and look at the server side of web design, with databases and scripting languages such as PHP, in addition to more developed 3d coursework.

The objectives of this course are to learn about the aesthetic and technical roles of design in developing web sites, the process of creating a well-designed web site, the principles of graphic design using electronic media and the technical aspects of working with the web and how web authoring software works.

Upon graduation of the program, students will have an electronic portfolio of their best work to take on to higher education, internships, or the work force; representative of their skills and experiences gained through the year-long study.

All students at the Center for Technology may seek eligibility for enrollment in a variety of college level courses offered through the University of Vermont, Champlain College and the Community College of Vermont. Each course can earn a student three college credits - many of which are accepted by other colleges and universities. Motivated students who take advantage of these advanced placement programs can acquire a full semester toward their college degree. Curriculum Components

Introduction to digital animation technology
Internet terminology
Digital imaging techniques for print and internet
Web site planning and navigation
Advanced web design effects
Web animation and interactivity
Web publishing
2d and 3d animation theory
Game design
3d modeling basics
Character modeling, rigging and animation
Lighting theory and techniques
3d animatiton techniques
Audio and Video editing
Portfolio design and pulishing

Program Description

The Computer Animation and Web Page Design Program is designed for students interested in acquiring new media skills and who are interested in the combination of art and technology.

Recommended Prerequisite: Creative student, interested in the combination of art and technology.

Curriculum Components

Computer Animation Component

Takes advantage of state-of-the-art 2D and 3D digital computer hardware and software used in creating such Pixar Films as Cars. Students will learn to visualize their ideas in 3D space, learning photorealistic rendering techniques, low polygon modeling, and use video editing tools to create animations and movies.

Web Design Component

Has students creating a number of different types of web sites, from clean XHTML with CSS, to dynamic sites using PHP, to interactive Flash sites and video games incorporating animation and effective use of Action script. Students will design web sites with creative interfaces, strong graphic images, functional site organization and logical navigation.

Program Objectives

Some of the objectives of this course are to learn about the aesthetic and technical roles of design in the fields of web design and development, 3D visualization and animation, along with the more general principles of graphic design, computer networks, FTP protocol and general use of the internet.

Career Academy Opportunity and Rewards

Students will have the opportunity to take college classes specifically related to Computer Animation and Web Design classwork such as 2D Design. Students also have the opportunity to receive 6 Vermont State College credits for attending the program. Those credits include: “Web Site Design and Management” and “Intro to Flash Animation”. Students attending Computer Animation I and II have the opportunity to earn up to 18 college credits over two years.

Certifications/What’s Next?

Upon completion of the Web Design component of the program, students will have the required skills to take an internationally recognized web certification exam through the “World Organization of Webmasters”. The “World Organization of Webmasters” is a community of thousands of Web professionals worldwide assuring professional competency.

Upon graduation of the program, students will have an interactive online portfolio of their best work to take on to higher education, internships, or the work force. Their portfolio will be representative of their skills and experiences gained through the year-long study.