The Film/TV: Animation Certificate of Achievement sequence provides a solid foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in the film, TV, game or internet animation industries, students seeking the full A.A. degree, and students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in Animation. Students are exposed to professional pre-production and production animation methods including story development, storyboard design, character design, 2D hand-drawn animation, 2D digital animation, stop-motion and 3D computer animation.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Apply basic animation principles to 2D and 3D characters and objects

- Apply principles of cinematic design to storyboards and environments

- Apply concept development and sound design skills for creative storytelling

The interdisciplinary Facility and Sustainable Building Management certificates and degree align with the requirements set by the facility management industry for qualified facility management professionals. Students will be educated and provided on-the-job work experience. Students will understand the cross-functional aspects of a successful facility manager and will be further educated on the roles facility managers play, the basics of building operations and maintenance, building sustainability and work management within the facility manager job function. The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) estimates the average age of practicing facility managers is more than 49 years old. IFMA also forecasts that 30% to 50% of practicing facility managers will retire within the next 10 years.

This indicates a pending employment gap and a need for younger, well-educated and qualified facility management professionals. IFMA has turned to California community colleges to help fill this gap. The Facility and Sustainable Building Management certificates and degrees will prepare students for careers in building sustainability, space planning, environmental health and safety, energy efficiency, sustainable landscaping, real estate, property management, human resources and other business-related job functions such as marketing, sales and accounting.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Assess the roles and responsibilities of Facility Managers and understand the technical and business skills required in the Facility Management profession • Analyze and understand the basics of building management and energy efficiency systems

The interdisciplinary Facility and Sustainable Building Management certificates and degree align with the requirements set by the facility management industry for qualified facility management professionals. Students will be educated and provided on-the-job work experience. Students will understand the cross-functional aspects of a successful facility manager and will be further educated on the roles facility managers play, the basics of building operations and maintenance, building sustainability and work management within the facility manager job function. The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) estimates the average age of practicing facility managers is more than 49 years old. IFMA also forecasts that 30% to 50% of practicing facility managers will retire within the next 10 years.

This indicates a pending employment gap and a need for younger, well-educated and qualified facility management professionals. IFMA has turned to California community colleges to help fill this gap. The Facility and Sustainable Building Management certificates and degrees will prepare students for careers in building sustainability, space planning, environmental health and safety, energy efficiency, sustainable landscaping, real estate, property management, human resources and other business-related job functions such as marketing, sales and accounting.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Assess the roles and responsibilities of Facility Managers and understand the technical and business skills required in the Facility Management profession

In this career-oriented program, students are trained in the interrelated fields of environmental resource management (sustainable multiple-use management of our fundamental environmental resources – air, water, land, food and extracted materials) and pollution prevention. The training received is multidisciplinary, covering the areas of law and regulation, public health, economics and science and technology, and includes coursework covering a variety of practical management tools that employers look for. Upon completion, students are prepared for employment as environmental management or pollution prevention specialists in a wide range of positions and settings, including working for the business, government and nonprofit organizations. This certificate is the middle step in a career ladder with the first step being a Certificate of Achievement and the last (optional) step being an A.A. degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Identify both fundamental and advanced environmental management/pollution prevention issues and apply sustainable solutions

In this career-oriented program, students are trained in the interrelated fields of environmental resource management (sustainable multiple-use management of our fundamental environmental resources – air, water, land, food and extracted materials) and pollution prevention. The training received is multidisciplinary, covering the areas of law and regulation, public health, economics and science and technology, and includes coursework covering a variety of practical management tools that employers look for. Upon completion, students are prepared for employment as entry-level environmental management or pollution prevention specialists in a wide range of positions and settings, including working for the business, government and nonprofit organizations. This certificate is the first step in a career ladder, on which students can optionally choose to later complete a Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and finally an A.A. degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Identify fundamental environmental management/pollution prevention issues and apply sustainable solutions

The Certificate of Achievement-Advanced in Energy Management and Building Science will prepare students for new and emerging career opportunities in energy management technology, building energy audit, facilities management, building design and sustainability and renewable energy systems. Completion of the Certificate of AchievementAdvanced provides an intermediate level of analysis in energy efficiency principles and prepares students for careers in managing and monitoring energy-efficient buildings. The certificate curriculum is aligned with professional certifications offered by the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), including Facilities Management Professional (FMP) and Sustainable Facilities Professional (SFP). Students will also be well prepared for the certification test for Renewable (Solar) Energy Professional offered by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Investigate and analyze energy use and its relationship to non-renewable energy extraction, production, distribution, consumption and greenhouse gas emissions

- Apply an understanding of energy management and building science principles, techniques and strategies, the laws of thermodynamics and the sustainable use of resources supporting the built environment

- Demonstrate knowledge of the above objectives and strategically conceptualize and implement efficient and sustainable energy management policies, procedures and systems in residential and commercial buildings

The Certificate of Achievement in Energy Management and Building Science will prepare students for new and emerging career opportunities in energy management technology, building energy audit, facilities management, building design and sustainability and renewable energy systems. Completion of the Certificate of Achievement provides an introduction to energy efficiency techniques and principles and prepares students for careers in managing and monitoring energy-efficient buildings. The certificate curriculum is aligned with professional certifications offered by the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), including Facilities Management Professional (FMP) and Sustainable Facilities Professional (SFP). Students will also be well prepared for the certification test for Renewable (Solar) Energy Professional offered by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Investigate and analyze energy use and its relationship to non-renewable energy extraction, production, distribution, consumption and greenhouse gas emissions

- Apply an understanding of energy management and building science principles, techniques and strategies, the laws of thermodynamics and the sustainable use of resources supporting the built environment

The Quality Control Technician Certificate of Achievement prepares students in the fundamentals of machining techniques, dimensional metrology, interpretation of multi-view engineering prints and applied geometric inspection dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5m). Students also learn the correct operation of coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and the principles of manufacturing quality control and associated standards.

Students in the Quality Control Technician program are instructed on how to inspect parts using various inspection methods; interpret drawings used in manufacturing; and record, analyze and document findings using various quality assurance procedures. Program students also learn the safe setup and operation of CMM and related measuring instruments. Upon completion of the certificate requirements, students are prepared for employment in manufacturing facilities as quality control inspectors and technicians.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Analyze, construct and inspect assigned machined projects using the introductory principles of machining

- Demonstrate the ability to interpret multi-view drawings and prints

- Demonstrate the ability to utilize common gauges, measurement instruments and calibration tools

- Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standards to interpret drawings and inspect manufactured parts

- Demonstrate basic operation of the coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to inspect manufactured parts

- Demonstrate a working knowledge of calibration systems, inspection methodology, statistical process control indices and quality sampling techniques

Students in the Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree are taught the fundamentals of Product Model Making. Students learn the safe setup of CNC equipment, how to design and construct three-dimensional objects using CAD/ CAM software and how to analyze materials and processes used in prototype model making. Upon completion, students are prepared for employment working in design-stage product development and prototype and model-making environments.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Construct and inspect machined projects using conventional and CNC equipment that uses word address programs

- Design and construct three-dimensional objects

- Create part geometry using SolidWorks or Creo/Pro Engineer CAD software

- Differentiate and analyze the materials and processes used in manufacturing

- Produce tool paths with constructed and imported geometry using Mastercam

The Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree teaches students the fundamentals of conventional and CNC machine tools. Students learn to set up safely and operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders and CNC equipment, including vertical and horizontal mills, lathes and rotary multiaxis components. They also learn to produce word address programs with CAD/CAM software. Students are taught to dimension and inspect parts using various inspection methods and to analyze materials and processes used in manufacturing. Upon completion, students are prepared for employment working closely with engineers in a research and development environment.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Construct and inspect machined projects using conventional and CNC equipment using word address programs

- Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerance standards to inspect drawings and inspect parts using a coordinate measuring machine

- Differentiate and analyze the materials and processes used in manufacturing 

- Analyze, construct and inspect diagrams to repair physical and electrical components

- Produce tool paths with constructed and imported geometry using Mastercam