Game
Development and Simulation Programming
Technology
Associate or
Bachelor's in Science Degree
The program in Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology will prepare students for entry-level careers in video game programming and software engineering as well as for entry-level positions in a variety of digital, desktop production environments. This degree granting program combines the unique skills of multimedia designers and software engineering technicians in order to prepare students for the exciting field of video game development as well as for the simulation industry. Students will learn how to design video games for devices, such as GameBoy, Nintendo, Xbox, PSP, PlayStation, etc., and will be introduced to the video game development process.
The program will
provide students with a solid understanding of the video game
industry through courses from both the multimedia and the software
engineering curriculums and from specific game development courses.
An important component of the curriculum is building a portfolio
that will include the games designed and developed by students.
Graduates of the Game Development and Simulation Programming
Technology will be eligible for entry-level positions such as
junior game designer, quality assurance engineer, and junior
programmer. Students can earn their Associate's Degree in Game
Development and Simulation Programming Technology in as little as
18 months, days or evenings. In addition, after completing certain
prerequisites, graduates of this program are eligible to continue
on for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Management.
Graphic,
Multimedia and Web Design Technology
Associate in
Science Degree
Multimedia and Web Design
Starting with the
core skills of digital photography, design, and computer graphics,
students receive hands-on, project-oriented instruction in web
design, interactive multimedia, and desktop publishing. A wide
variety of 2D and 3D animation software is also integrated into the
program. Students also learn how to most effectively use digital
audio and video clips for interactive multimedia presentations
including DVD, and web delivery. After
completing the first three core quarters of the combined track,
students will choose to finish their last three quarters with a
specialized track in either Multimedia or Web Design or Graphic
Design.
Multimedia students
will further their core curriculum with advanced interactive
design, web audio & video, 3-D animation, and desktop
publishing. Students will create projects on their own or in teams
with each student assuming responsibility for the production
process. Student projects will be deployed via CD-ROM, DVD, or web server. A digital portfolio of each
student's projects will be accumulated throughout the entire
program. Off-campus cooperative work experience may also be gained
during the sixth quarter.
Students will graduate with an Associate in Science Degree in
Graphic, Multimedia and Web Design with a concentration in
Multimedia. Upon completion of the Associate in Science Degree in
Graphic, Multimedia and Web Design, students in the Multimedia
track will have the opportunity to matriculate to the Bachelor of
Science Degree in Digital Recording Arts (DRA).
Graphic
Design
Those students who
wish to concentrate on Graphic Design will be prepared for
entry-level positions in a variety of digital desktop and print
production environments. The program begins with the core skills of
design theory, digital photography, and computer graphics. Students
receive hands-on, project-oriented instruction in typography,
graphic design, web design, desktop publishing, and pre-press
technology. A wide variety of industry standard software will be
used. Students will also learn how to effectively integrate graphic
design for web delivery.
After completing the first three core quarters of the combined
track, students will choose to finish their last three quarters
with a specialized track in Graphic Design. Students create
projects individually or in teams, with each student assuming
responsibility for the production process. Student projects will be
deployed via printed media, CD-ROM, or web server. A portfolio of
each student's projects will be developed throughout the entire
program. Off-campus cooperative work experience may also be
obtained during the sixth quarter.
Students will graduate with an Associate in Science Degree in
Graphic, Multimedia and Web Design with a concentration in Graphic
Design.
Video
and Audio Production Technology
Associate in
Science Degree
Learn the art of
video and audio production by the use of a project-oriented
approach with an emphasis on program development and team building
skills. Students are trained on analog and digital
broadcast-quality equipment while acquiring both theoretical and
practical knowledge in video and audio.
Learn Digital Filmmaking and Digital Editing in our
state-of-the-art facilities. Our program includes two full-equipped
broadcast quality television studios, two production control rooms
featuring multi-format recording/playback (Beta SP, SVHS, Hi8, ¾ Umatic, Mini DV), fully integrated A/B
roll editing systems, 24 digital non-linear editing booths with
Final Cut Pro, three fully-equipped radio studios, and five audio
production booths with ProTools HD1.
Upon completion of
the Associate in Science Degree in Video and Audio Production
Technology, students will be qualified to start their careers in
the following industries: broadcast/non-broadcast television, radio
and audio recording. Students are prepared for careers in video
production which include: director, technical director, lighting
director, camera operator, master control operator, videographer,
video editor, producer and production assistant.
Opportunities in Audio and Radio Production include: recording
technician, board director, editor, video and radio producer,
copywriter and on-air talent.
Students can earn their Associate's Degree in Video and Audio
Production in as little as 18 months, days or evenings. In
addition, after completing certain prerequisites, graduates of this
program are eligible to continue on for a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Digital Recording Arts or Business Management
Technology.
