Game Development

Submitter's Information

Name

Alan Marsala

Title

Associate Professor of Digital Media

Region

Inland Empire/Desert

College

Mt. San Jacinto College

CTE Dean's Information

CTE Dean

Marilyn Harvey

Program Information

Program Title

Game Development

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Electronic Game Design (061420)

Projected Start Date

2024-08-12

Catalog Description

The non-transfer Certificate in Game Development is designed to prepare students for entry into careers associated with game development, game design, 3D animation, 3D modeling, and digital prototyping. This program specifically provides students with a strong foundation in artistic development, professional processes, verbal and visual creativity, and accountability in individual and team interactions. As part of the Digital Media program, internships and special projects are also available. For individuals currently working within these fields, there may be potential for salary and/or career advancement.

Enrollment Completer Projections

10-15

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Type(s)

Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)

Program Goals

Under Career Education, the Digital Media program (Top Code:0614) provides the comprehensive skills necessary for successful employment in the digital media fields and related industries. Training received with completion of this certificate provides knowledge and experience in a booming digital industry. By completing this certificate, students will develop highly transferable skills in collaboration, critical thinking, and creative problem solving, which are sought after by employers and industry professionals alike. Students will demonstrate knowledge in a tailored skillset that caters to the hirable skills required by the game development industry. The goal of the Digital Media program is to prepare students for an entry level position in the digital media industries mentioned above. Working with current software and simulated scenarios teach students about job opportunities, best practices, and professional strengths and weaknesses that can be improved upon throughout their education journey and into their careers.

Course Units and Hours

Certificate Required Units

Units of Major Degree

n/a

Total Units for Degree

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Thenon-transfer Certificate in Game Development is designed to be completed infour semesters. It consists of 6 core courses (18 units) and 2 elective courses(6 units).

Required Courses (18 UNITS)

DIG-110 INTRO TO DIGITAL MEDIA
DIG-551 2D GAME DEVELOPMENT
DIG-552 3D GAME DEVELOPMENT
DIG-553 ADVANCED GAME PROTOTYPING
DIG-554 3D DIGITAL MODELING
DIG-598 DIGITAL MEDIA CAPSTONE

Elective Courses (6 UNITS)

DIG-572 3D ANIMATION
DIG-580 BRAND BUILDING & DESIGN
DIG-570 MOTION GRAPHICS
CSIS-113C C# PROGRAMMING - LEVEL I

Program Requirements

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
DIG-110	INTRO TO DIGITAL MEDIA	3	S1
DIG-551	2D GAME DEVELOPMENT	3	S1
DIG-552	3D GAME DEVELOPMENT	3	S2
DIG-554	3D DIGITAL MODELING	3	S2
DIG-570	MOTION GRAPHICS	3	S2
(OR) DIG-580	BRAND BUILDING & DESIGN	3	S2
DIG-553	3D DIGITAL MODELING	3	S3
DIG-572	3D ANIMATION	3	S3
(OR) CSIS-113C	C# PROGRAMMING - LEVEL I	3	S3
DIG-598	DIGITAL MEDIA CAPSTONE	3	S4