The Animation degree is a cross-disciplinary effort between several programs at COD, including MPTV. Starting with the basics of drawing and cartooning and continuing on to advanced techniques of 3-D computer modeling, compositing and animating, this degree is designed to prepare students interested in animation or motion graphics for gaming, film or TV.
When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
- Animation, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file
- Motion Picture/Television and Animation Certificate, PDF file
- Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file
Contact Information
Jennifer Piehl, Television
McAninch Arts Center (MAC), Room 171, (630) 942-2109
John Rangel, Film/Video
McAninch Arts Center (MAC), Room 170, (630) 942-2910
Tony Venezia, Animation
McAninch Arts Center (MAC), Room 295, (630) 942-2020
Glenn Glinke, Program Support Specialist
McAninch Arts Center (MAC), Room 169, (630) 942-2892
Arts, Communication, and Hospitality Division
Charles Boone, Dean
McAninch Arts Center (MAC), Room 219, (630) 942-2048
MPTV Lab Office
McAninch Arts Center (MAC), Room 173
, (630) 942-2162
Regular Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.