Santa Monica College
The Academy of Entertainment & Technology is home to the Design Technology Department of Santa Monica College, offering curriculum in a number of areas such as Animation, Game Development, Graphic Design, Interior Architectural Design, Post Production and Visual Effects. It is the mission of the Academy of Entertainment & Technology to provide students with a comprehensive and well rounded education in rapidly evolving media fields. Please use the menu below to access more information about our programs, resources and staff. The Entertainment Technology program offers courses in Animation, Game Development, Post Production and Visual Effects. The ET curriculum is comprehensive and rigorous, taking four semesters of full-time study to complete. The Entertainment Technology program works in close collaboration with the entertainment industry to ensure that students learn practical, job-oriented skills. Certificate students develop professional portfolios, work in teams, and may participate in internships with industry partners when available. The Entertainment Technology program currently offers a Career Certificate in Animation. This certificate requires that students first complete the required coursework for the Digital Foundation Certificate of Completion as listed above. Students must receive a "C" letter grade or higher in each course to successfully complete any of the Career Certificate programs. Students must complete major requirements in effect at the time enrollment begins or major requirements in effect at graduation as long as continuous enrollment is maintained. See the SMC catalogue for definition of continuous enrollment. Additional certificates in Game Development, Post-Production and Visual Effects are under development.
