Cinematic Multimedia Arts | Hawaii Pacific University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingActive LearningMonitoring

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageDesignCommunications and MediaCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionVisualizationNear VisionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningVisual Color DiscriminationWritten ExpressionOriginality

Tasks

Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipmen
Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or telev
Participate in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handling budgeting and scheduling, and

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareDocument management softwareDevelopment environment softwareVideo creation and editing softwareWeb page creation and editing software

Tools

Digital paperDigital pensPanoramic digital camerasPersonal computers

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium27-1014.00	Special Effects Artists and Animators	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complex graphics and full animation sequences — design and produce autonomously using independent judgment, creativity, and advanced computer equipment across diverse client projects.
Lighting, transparency, and motion simulation — orchestrate across multi-layered 3D scenes to achieve high-fidelity lifelike results without supervisory input.
Multimedia campaign production — manage end-to-end from background design through final delivery, owning budgeting, scheduling, and production coordination responsibilities.
Non-routine animation challenges — resolve through complex problem solving, adapting techniques across modeling, rigging, and rendering tools to meet unique project demands.
Story development, directing, and cinematography principles — integrate into animation workflows to produce compelling storyboards that define scene flow and character arcs.
Production and broadcast-quality motion graphics — deliver for television, digital platforms, and interactive media, applying deep knowledge of communications and media standards.
Custom rendering and compositing pipelines — architect in development environment software to optimize quality and efficiency for large-scale animation productions.
Visual and written project documentation — produce with precision to communicate technical specifications, style guides, and creative rationale to clients and production partners.
Emerging animation technologies and techniques — evaluate and selectively adopt through active learning to maintain competitive craft standards in the studio's output.
Quality assurance across all animation deliverables — monitor independently, identifying visual inconsistencies and technical defects before client-facing review stages.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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