Engineering and Technology

Animation and Digital Technologies

Associate of Applied Science: 70 Credits

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Program at a Glance

Degree and credential levels offered :

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Employer partners :

Sample careers graduates pursue :

3D animator | Graphic designer | Motion graphic designer | Broadcast graphic designer | 3D modeler (in fields including architecture, 3D printing, advertising, video games and visual effects)

Location and facilities :

Vaughn campus at 86-01 23rd Avenue, Flushing, New York 11369, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport. Facilities: 3D printing lab Software: Autodesk Maya | 3D Studio Max | Adobe Photoshop/ImageReady

Learn About the Future of Computer-Aided Design in Engineering

The animation and digital technologies degree in engineering was designed with a strong career orientation for training students to become experts in their fields and ready for entry-level jobs upon graduation. Students gain proficiency in computer-aided design, graphic imaging and animation―all in a two-year degree timeline.

In addition to taking liberal arts courses, students are taught to develop 2D and 3D images that can be combined to create still renderings of any style or complexity. The sequential succession of these images can be used to form animated content for commercial animation, in addition to other fields such as video game development. Our goal is to help students learn the technology and foster their skill-building in order for them to use this degree in pursuing a career they are passionate about.

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95%

OF VAUGHN GRADUATES

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Curriculum

What You Will Study

Graduates of the animation and digital technologies associate degree in engineering have gained a well-rounded education in this field, which includes the computer skills needed in a variety of careers. These careers can be in architecture, 3D printing, graphic design, advertising, video games and visual effects, among others. Vaughn’s associate degrees in engineering are designed to give students the option of pursuing a number of career fields upon graduation.

The 2D and 3D computer graphics tools and design methodologies are invaluable. Our curriculum has enabled students to pursue internships during their school years in addition to entry-level and higher education opportunities upon graduation. Are you interested in animation and digital technology? The courses, expert staffing and access to the industry’s most current research and technology at Vaughn College will help you succeed in your desired career path.

Sample Classes

2D Computer Graphics/Photoshop for the Web
3D Graphics Modeling/MAYA
Animation/Advanced/3-D Studio Max
Animation/Intro/3-D Studio Max
Design, Drawing and Aesthetics
Image Ready-Photoshop

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Careers

Our curriculum is designed with a focus on preparing students for related careers in their fields.

Graduates can apply their knowledge of design, graphics and 3D animation principles toward the development of a portfolio and demo reel. Vaughn graduates have become successful 3D animators, graphic and motion graphic designers, broadcast graphic designers and 3D modelers in any number of fields with this associate degree, combined with the network of industry experts Vaughn offers.

Vaughn students have pursued internships with L’Oréal USA, Digital Infuzion, Inc., School of Visual Arts, Pratt, Stanford University, Technicolor, Stevens Institute of Technology and Alpha Graphics.

How Much Can I Make?

Where Vaughn Students Land Internships and Careers

From day one, Vaughn students gain hands-on experience through internships and graduate ready to launch careers with top employers.

Aircraft Service

AFCO/Avports

Alaskan Airlines/Horizon Air

American Airlines

Atlas Air

B.F. Goodrich

The Boeing Company

Covenant Security

Cumming

Delta Airlines

Embraer

Emirates

Endeavor Air

Empire Aero

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Flight Safety International

General Dynamics

GE Aerospace

Gulfstream

International Business Machines (IBM)

JetBlue Airways

JFK International Arrivals Terminal

National Grid plc

Lockheed Martin

JetBlue Airways

JFK International Arrivals Terminal

Bombardier Transportation

Cessna Citation

Collins Aerospace

Consolidated Edison

COPA Airlines

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

NASA

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Orion Power

Panasonic Avionics

Panorama Flight Services

RTX Corporation

Southwest Airlines

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Aircraft Service

AFCO/Avports

Alaskan Airlines/Horizon Air

American Airlines

Atlas Air

B.F. Goodrich

The Boeing Company

Covenant Security

Cumming

Delta Airlines

Embraer

Emirates

Endeavor Air

Empire Aero

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Flight Safety International

General Dynamics

GE Aerospace

Gulfstream

International Business Machines (IBM)

JetBlue Airways

JFK International Arrivals Terminal

National Grid plc

Lockheed Martin

JetBlue Airways

JFK International Arrivals Terminal

Bombardier Transportation

Cessna Citation

Collins Aerospace

Consolidated Edison

COPA Airlines

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

NASA

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Orion Power

Panasonic Avionics

Panorama Flight Services

RTX Corporation

Southwest Airlines

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Ready to Innovate in Engineering?

Vaughn’s hands-on labs, industry-connected faculty and strong graduate outcomes make Vaughn the best place to launch your career in animation and digital technologies.

The industry needs problem-solvers, builders and innovators—we’ll help you become one.

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