Game Design and Interactive Media Arts, COA

The Certificate of Achievement in Game Design and Interactive Media Arts provides instruction for creating digital art assets for games and interactive media arts (Virtual/Augmented/Mixed reality, games and related live interactive media events) using industry-standard software. The program is constructed to provide an emphasis on designing and creating digital art assets for production, and managing these projects using an industry-standard iterative process and the associated budgeting, scheduling, and program management industry-standard software. The goal is to prepare students to not only be cutting edge creators, but excellent self-managers, and prepare them for the decision to pursue a career as a digital art asset designer and creator, evolve into an informed production support role for production, or to run their own business while understanding the basic legal environment and record keeping.

Required

IMA 191 PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT 2.5 Units
MGT 12A THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 Units
ACCT 112.2 SPREADSHEETS II 1.5 Units
OR
CIM 112.2 SPREADSHEETS II 1.5 Units
ACCT 112.1 SPREADSHEETS I 1.5 Units
OR
CIM 112.1 SPREADSHEETS I 1.5 Units
IMA 40 INTRODUCTION TO GAME DESIGN 3 Units
IMA 99 VIRTUAL FILM PRODUCTION IN A GAME ENGINE 3 Units
IMA 98 3D MODELING FOR GAMES AND FILM 3 Units
IMA 22 BASIC GAME ENGINE 3 Units

Total Units Required: 21

To earn the certificate of achievement:

See Earning a Certificate for certificate information and requirements.

Note:

See an IVC counselor for course substitution if a course is not available.

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.

Catalog and Student Handbook

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