About

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 “Up”.

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 and Javascript, in addition to more in depth 3d coursework.

Some of 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. Learn how to create 3d models, animate your creations, and render your product realistically or stylistically. Use video editing software to create animations/videos, and learn how to put them on the internet. Learning how to retouch and restore photos, create digital illustrations, and use audio editing software, are just some of the techniques you will cover over the year:

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
3d modeling basics
Character modeling, rigging and animation
Lighting theory and techniques
3d animation techniques
Audio and Video editing
Portfolio design and publishing

Career Academy Opportunity and Rewards

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.

In Computer Animation and Web Page Design, 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 Computer Animation and Web Page Design. Those credits include: “Web Development” 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?

As part 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.

High School Credits Awarded

One English Credit
One Fine ArtsCredit
Four Elective Credits Requirements

Upon graduation of the program, students will have an online 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.