Duration
Four Years
Medium of instruction
English
Degree awarding body
SCD
Program Mission
The mission of the Animation Program is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of animation design and visual storytelling through theoretical information and practical skills in an imaginative environment to support students to use their unique artistic voice and enhance creative skills to pursue a professional career.
Accreditation
Institutionally Accredited by OAAAQA（http://www.oaaa.gov.om/ar/Default.aspx） & Overseen by the MOHERI（https://www.moheri.gov.om） in the Sultanate of Oman. Substantial Equivalency of the Bachelor of Science in Animation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD（https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/directory-lists/substantial-equivalency-programs/#scientific）). Quality Assurance Certificate from the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI - Jordan（https://en.heac.org.jo/?page_id=7493）).
Program Description
The Animation program focuses on animation film making using various forms and techniques through a distinct academic pedagogy. The program gives an opportunity for students to develop a personal style through in-depth practices and theoretical knowledge. Students develop the ability to manage and solve design problems through conceptual and critical thinking in the field of animation. Aligned to the college mission, the program facilitates a creative environment using latest technology animation labs and studios for students, to learn individually and in groups, to be professional animators.
Program Objectives
Develop creative skills to grow aesthetically and professionally in animation.
Create the illusion of movement using practical skills and theories in the field.
Develop sense of imagination, creative personal expression to contribute to the discipline.
Demonstrate skillfully contemporary design solutions in animation.
Program Learning Outcomes
Practice general educational knowledge such as research skills, business and psychological principles to apply them in their respective profession.
Develop English proficiency level to communicate effectively using art and design terminology.
Apply art and design elements and principles to create artworks.
Demonstrate skilfully artistic ideologies and creative solutions in animation.
Value historical and contemporary trends in animation.
Develop animation artworks using advanced technology to meet modern industry expectations
Career Opportunities
An animator creates a large series of images that form the animation seen in movies, commercials, television programs or video games.
Graduates work for movie, television and video game studios and software publishers.
Animators may opt to work in the government sector in reporting, preparation of campaigns using character animation, and simulations for military and police division creating cultural related animation.
Another field is the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education in preparation of educational material such as interactive animated environments for children’s E-Books and online lessons.
A third field is the entertainment sector such as film and movies, TV production, and game design.
Self- employment is also a common option for graduates who are interested in entrepreneurship as the government is supporting and facilitating the establishment of small businesses.
first Year
Semester 1
DES511
Design Studio I A/B *
4
DES512
Technical Graphics I
3
DES513
Introduction to Design
3
ENG500
English for Art & Design I
3
LRT600
Learning Research Techniques
3
ART510
Drawing I
3
Semester 2
PHO510
Photography I
3
ART610
Drawing II
3
DES611
Design Studio II A/B *
4
ENG600
English for Art & Design II
3
GRA510
Introduction to Computer Graphics *
3
second Year
Semester 1
ENG800
English Academic Writing
3
ARA510
Arabic Creative Writing
3
GRA610
Intermediate Computer Graphics
3
ART719
Sketching
3
GRA711
Introduction to Typography
3
ANI611
Fundamentals of Animation design
3
Semester 2
ANI711
Animation Design I: Cutout Animation
3
ANI710
Drawing for Animation
3
ANI712
Computer Animation I
3
ANI715
History of Animation
3
ART613
Perspective Drawing
3
third Year
Semester 1
ELE500
Elective
3
CST510
History of Oman Civilization
3
ANI714
Computer Animation II
3
ANI812
Storyboard Design
3
ANI713
Animation Design II: Stop Motion
3
ANI716
Character Design I
2
Semester 2
ANI810
Animation Design III: Cell Animation
3
ANI817
Layout & Background Design
3
ANI815
Character Design II
2
ANI811
Computer Animation III
3
ENG700
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
3
PHO610
Digital Video Basics
3
fourth Year
Semester 1
ANI813
Film Production
3
PSY500
Introduction to Psychology
3
ELE700
Elective
3
ANI814
Motion Design
3
ANI717
Video Editing
3
Semester 2
ANI820
Animation Design Internship
1
ANI819
Senior Studies/Animation Project
5
ANI818
Portfolio Design
3
MKT611
Digital Marketing
3
ENT600
Entrepreneurship
3
Semester 1
DES511
Design Studio I A/B *
4
DES512
Technical Graphics I
3
DES513
Introduction to Design
3
ENG500
English for Art & Design I
3
LRT600
Learning Research Techniques
3
ART510
Drawing I
3
Semester 2
PHO510
Photography I
3
ART610
Drawing II
3
DES611
Design Studio II A/B *
4
ENG600
English for Art & Design II
3
GRA510
Introduction to Computer Graphics *
3
Semester 1
ENG800
English Academic Writing
3
ARA510
Arabic Creative Writing
3
GRA610
Intermediate Computer Graphics
3
ART719
Sketching
3
GRA711
Introduction to Typography
3
ANI611
Fundamentals of Animation design
3
Semester 2
ANI711
Animation Design I: Cutout Animation
3
ANI710
Drawing for Animation
3
ANI712
Computer Animation I
3
ANI715
History of Animation
3
ART613
Perspective Drawing
3
Semester 1
ELE500
Elective
3
CST510
History of Oman Civilization
3
ANI714
Computer Animation II
3
ANI812
Storyboard Design
3
ANI713
Animation Design II: Stop Motion
3
ANI716
Character Design I
2
Semester 2
ANI810
Animation Design III: Cell Animation
3
ANI817
Layout & Background Design
3
ANI815
Character Design II
2
ANI811
Computer Animation III
3
ENG700
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
3
PHO610
Digital Video Basics
3
Semester 1
ANI813
Film Production
3
PSY500
Introduction to Psychology
3
ELE700
Elective
3
ANI814
Motion Design
3
ANI717
Video Editing
3
Semester 2
ANI820
Animation Design Internship
1
ANI819
Senior Studies/Animation Project
5
ANI818
Portfolio Design
3
MKT611
Digital Marketing
3
ENT600
Entrepreneurship
3
Course Details
DES511 Design Studio I A/B *
Design Studio I A/B is integration of two dimensional and three-dimensional design that introduces fundamental concepts, materials, processes, and vocabulary related to design. It provides students with an opportunity to explore important aspects in design. Design Studio I A is an introduction to the basics of two-dimensional composition, focusing on elements and principles of design identification and use them. Furthermore, Design Studio I B covers three-dimensional structures and focuses on concepts such as mass, volume, space, proportion and other elements. In addition, it covers transformation of two-dimensional to three-dimensional structures.
DES512 Technical Graphics I
The course will introduce the basics of engineering technical drawing terminology and skills utilizing mechanical drawing and free hand drafting. At the beginning, it will start with orthographic projections (Two- Dimensional presentation) then we will move on to isometric drawing (Three - Dimensional presentation) along with topics of sectional views and dimensioning.
DES513 Introduction to Design
Introduction to Design; is an introductory course to design in relation to different visual arts and their cultural manifestations of the 20th century and beyond. This course is meant as a theory course complementary to the practical design studio courses. Design elements, principles and concepts will be investigated, both separately as well as collectively as important components of the design process.
ENG500 English for Art & Design I
This course is designed to familiarize students with academic English in art and design context. Students are exposed to a wide range of relevant and authentic materials to increase their specialized vocabulary repertoire. It also enhances students’ writing and oral presentation skills that further builds their academic knowledge focused on art and design.
LRT600 Learning Research Techniques
Learning Research Techniques is intended to acquaint students with methods, tools and techniques applicable to a research proposal preparation in general with a particular emphasis on theoretical and historical precedent in Art and Design. The course is designed to guide students through the research process, data collection methods, analysis and evaluation to produce an art and design research report that follow the scientific research process and adhere to American Psychological Association(APA) guidelines.
ART510 Drawing I
Drawing I is a design foundation course which focuses on the basics of drawing and its terminology. Students will learn how to draw objects from direct observation using different mediums and techniques that allow them to create the illusion of three-dimensional objects. Students will learn the skills of using lines, shapes, tones, textures, light and shadow, perspective and color to draw a balanced still life composition.
PHO510 Photography I
The course covers the fundamentals of photography. It includes an overview of photography, camera, and eye vision ideas and information on various approaches and camera lens operation. Additionally, it explores how basic developments in digital photography have altered how photographers are employed.
ART610 Drawing II
Drawing II is a studio course for foundation that focuses on the study of basic human anatomy and its terminology. The course helps students to develop drawing skills using appropriate mediums and techniques. It places emphasis on drawing portraits, figures and body parts with the understanding of correct measurements, proportions, scale, light, shadow and depth.
DES611 Design Studio II A/B *
Design Studio II A/B is a continuation of Design Studio I A/B. In the course, (Design studio II A) incorporates two-dimensional and three-dimensional design focusing on the two-dimensional interpretation of concepts using a variety of tools, materials, processes, techniques, and visual representations with focus on composition to express unique design solutions of the two-dimensional surfaces. (Design Studio II B) focuses on transformation of two-dimensional design to three-dimensional form. Students will follow a process of critical thinking and investigation to explore advanced design solutions concerning the three-dimensional narrative aspects of mass, volume, construction, movement and space in a creative representation, focusing on conceptual development and artistic expression.
ENG600 English for Art & Design II
This course is intended to enhance students’ English language proficiency in art and design. Students are exposed to authentic materials to develop their art and design vocabulary repertoire. It helps students to reinforce their writing and presentation skills that further builds the academic knowledge that students need to succeed in their major programs.
GRA510 Introduction to Computer Graphics *
Introduction to computer graphic, involves the basics of generating and manipulating images using digital media, covering monochrome patterns, control and mix of colors, raster images, scanning, pixel and vector graphics. In addition, this course includes basic exposure to computer platforms such as the basic pixel and vector software used for computer graphics.
ENG800 English Academic Writing
This course enhances students’ academic writing skills in the field of art and design. It aims at exposing students to challenging authentic texts to strengthen their ability to describe, analyze, evaluate and interpret artistic works using specialized concepts and terminology.
ARA510 Arabic Creative Writing
يهدف هذا المقررإلى تعريف الطالب بالبيان واللغة وكيفية وصول الثقافة والكتابة إلينا، وصفات الكتابة الجيدة من خلال الوحدة والتجانس والمقصد والتنظيم الكتابي ، والتدريب على أسس الكتابة العربية، وبيان ذلك من خلال تطبيقات نصوص مختلفة تعزز هذا الاتجاه، والتعرف على بعض الاصطلاحات الكتابية من خلال الفِقَر والجمل، والتعرف على أنواع الجمل الخبرية والإنشائية وأنواع كل منها، والتعرف على أوضاع الجمل من حيث شكلها واكتمالها وتنوع أبنيتها وطولها، والتعرف على الضوابط الإملائية للكتابة، وطريقة كتابة المراسلات والتدريب على التحليل الأدبي والتلخيص وتخير الألفاظ والدلالة المركزية والهامشية، والتدريب على ورقة البحث والتعامل مع الكتابة بأسس علمية منظمة وفق مناهج وأساليب المخططات الكتابية باستخدام التوثيق والملاحظات والحواشي من خلال المخطط التنظيمي للكتابة، ومراجعة المكتوب لكل أنواع الكتابة وطبيعتها ومواصفاتها وعصرها، والتعامل مع النص والكتابة بأسلوب يخدم التلاحم اللغوي ما بين الألفاظ والمعاني تحقيقاً للسلامة اللغوية والتعبير الكتابي.
GRA610 Intermediate Computer Graphics
Intermediate Computer Graphics provides the fundamentals of the digital Design emphasizing on the technical proficiency and the creativity of vector designs using colours, text, layout, raster image and developing computer generated creative visual effects and illustrations.
ART719 Sketching
Sketching is a studio that deals with the method of quick drawing to capture a scene, a figure, a gesture or to record an idea, and illustrate them in shapes, lines, tones and textures. This course focuses on freehand drawing techniques and experimenting with different mediums such as ink, pencil, pen, charcoal and watercolor.
GRA711 Introduction to Typography
In the Introduction to Typography course, students learn principles and history of typography, type characters anatomy, families and grid system to use in different types of visual designs. Students experiment with a range of conceptual approaches to type in different scales and in different areas of design for visual communication. Applying fundamentals of typesetting and other technical skills, they develop a series of designs in typographic layout by giving visual aesthetic design.
ANI611 Fundamentals of Animation design
Fundamentals of Animation Design course is the key principles of animation which covers the 12 Principles of Animation and process in addition Animation studios equipment, materials, applications.