Game Design, COP

The Interactive Media Arts curriculum is predominately project based, and includes courses in 3D/2D Animation, Game Design, Character Design and Layout, 3D Modeling and Printing, Interactive Toy Design, Visual Programming, and Story as they pertain to emerging technologies. Project based learning expands critical thinking skills. These CSU and UC transferable studio-based art courses are intended to prepare students for industry, as well as provide a foundational understanding of the aesthetic and technical aspects of emerging technologies. Students interested in Interactive Media Arts are strongly encouraged to also take foundation art courses in traditional drawing, sculpting, and painting.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Apply an interactive media art workflow including research, project development, relevant production work methods, adherence to a production schedule, and final output considerations.

Complete the following course:

IMA 191 PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT 2.5 Units

Complete four courses from the following:

IMA 99 VIRTUAL FILM PRODUCTION IN A GAME ENGINE 3 Units
OR
IMA 98 3D MODELING FOR GAMES AND FILM 3 Units
OR
IMA 96 2D ANIMATION PRINCIPLES 3 Units
OR
IMA 90 ORGANIC MODELING 3 Units
OR
IMA 89 RIGGING FOR 3D ANIMATION 3 Units
OR
IMA 88 3D CHARACTER ANIMATION II 3 Units
OR
IMA 79 CHARACTER DESIGN AND LAYOUT 3 Units
OR
IMA 46 CONCEPT DESIGN AND VISUAL DEVELOPMENT 3 Units
OR
IMA 40 INTRODUCTION TO GAME DESIGN 3 Units
OR
IMA 35 FUTURE GAMING AND TOY DESIGN 3 Units
OR
IMA 30 3D ANIMATION 3 Units
OR
IMA 27 ENVIRONMENTAL TEXTURING AND LIGHTING 3 Units
OR
IMA 22 BASIC GAME ENGINE 3 Units
OR
IMA 20 WRITING AND STORYBOARDING FOR GAMES 3 Units

Total Units Required: 14.5

To earn the certificate of proficiency:

See Earning a Certificate for certificate information and requirements.

Third-party credentialing:

Third-party credentialing may be subject to change without notice. This information is accurate as of the publication date of this catalog. For the most current information, please consult with the area dean.

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