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Game Development Fundamentals

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Submitter's Information

Name

Luis Celada

Title

Professor

Region

Los Angeles

College

LA Pierce College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Khat Mon

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Game Development Fundamentals

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Computer Information Systems (070200)

Projected Start Date

02/03/25

Catalog Description

The Game Development Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement provides students of interested in game development a collective learning experience in which to develop the necessary design and programming skills to compete, with industry standard tools and processes, in the field of interactive game design and development. The program provides students with a comprehensive approach to game programming and design. The program curriculum is structured to provide students with a dynamic integration of development and programming in the creation of a variety of multiplatform products and applications. The certificate offers a choice between three of the most popular programming languages: C++, JavaScript, and Python. Upon completion of this program, students will be qualified for entry-level employment in the interactive gaming industry

Enrollment Completer Projections

20

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal
  • Provide students with a certificate that will enable them to seek employment in the game development industry.
  • Develop a skills to create the mechanics of a game as well as its implementation.
  • Acquire de planning and deployment skills in programming for game development. 

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

18

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The computer science and computer information systems department pride themselves in providing classes that enable our students with the latest skills in technology which are highly employable in the workforce. The Game Development Fundamentals program is structured so as to provide students with comprehensive technology and practical design applications. 

Upon completion of this program, students will be qualified for entry-level employment in the interactive gaming industry

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
CS 112Programming in JavaScript3S1
CS 173Data Analysis for CIS with Python3S1
CIS 197Foundations of Game Design for CIS3S2
CIS 199Intermediate Game Design for CIS 3S2




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Los Angeles Regional Questions

District

Los Angeles Community College (LACCD)

College

Los Angeles Pierce College

LA Workforce Council Voting Member

Mon Khat

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program
CIS
List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles Region
Game and Art Design - LACC
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
30
Advisory Minutes
List of colleges contacted for collegial consultation
Priority Sector

Game Development

If this is a program modification, please provide a brief description of the changes to the program. A bulleted list of key changes is acceptable.
N/A

Submission Details

Published at

04/03/24 - 11:27 PM

Status

Recommended

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