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Submitter's Information
Tina Recalde
Dean, Health Sciences and Public Service
San Diego/Imperial
San Diego Mesa College
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Program Details
Video Game Design and Development Associate of Science
Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)
Electronic Game Design (061420)
08/01/22
Award Description:
The Video Game Design & Development Certificate of Achievement and Associate of Science Degree are designed to provide students of video game development a collaborative learning environment 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 multifaceted and comprehensive approach to game programming and design. The program curriculum is structured to provide students with a dynamic integration of art and programming in the creation of a variety of multiplatform products and applications. Upon completion of this program, students will be qualified for entry-level employment in the interactive gaming industry.
Program Description:
The Multimedia Program is designed to provide students of multimedia the opportunity to develop necessary foundation design skills, master software tools and processes, and experience industry standard production environments in various fields of multimedia production. The program curriculum is structured so as to provide students with a comprehensive balance of aesthetic, technological, and practical design application. Upon completion of this program, students will be qualified for entry level employment in the multimedia industry.
Program Goals and Objectives - The program provides educational instruction and career opportunities to students electing majors and /or courses in multimedia through transferable associate degrees and certificates in specialized multimedia fields.
Award SLOs –
Students who complete the Video Game Design and Development AS Degree will be able to:
1)Students will be able to create a proposal and business plan for development of an independent game, including executive summary, market analysis, funding requirements, monetization strategies, and development schedule.
2) Students will be able to create an original game and work collaboratively on feedback, best practices, and approaches for improving visual & design aesthetics while mastering industry standard tools of the trade.
3) Students will learn to manipulate industry standard tools and programming languages for interactive design, develop playable worlds, and assess &debug test cases for any technical and production issues present in final product.
4) Students will be able to research relevant employment opportunities, learn interview skills, develop a resume with an online presence, and network in the game industry.
20-25
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
The Multimedia program provides educational instruction and career opportunities to students electing majors and /or courses in multimedia through a fully transferable Associate degree and for certificates in specialized multimedia fields.
Career Options:
Visual Communication:
Graphic Designer, Production Artist, Web Designer, Web & Video Content Producer, User Interface Designer, Photo Editor, Logo Designer, Game Artist, Digital Media Designer, Multimedia Developer.
Interactive Media Production:
3D Modeler, Animator, Interactive Media Designer, Web & Video Content Producer, Sales/Advertising Presentation Developer.
Video Game:
Game Developer, Game Level/Content Designer, Technical Artist, Environment Artist, Character Artist, Prop Artist, Concept Artist, Previsualization Artist, Character Rigger/Animator, Graphics Engineer/Programmer, Software Engineer/Programmer, Multimedia Developer, Sound Artist/Designer, Game Tester, Cinematic Animator
3D Modeling and Animation:
3D Generalist, 3D Animator, 3D Texture Artist, 3D Lighting Artist, 3D Character Artist, 3D Character Rigger, 3D Asset Artist, 3D Environment Artist, 2D/3D Visual Effects Artist, 2D/3D Compositor, 3D Production Artist, 3D Previsualization Artist, 3D Medical Visualization Artist, 3D Architectural Visualization Artist, 3D Product Design Artist
Course Units and Hours
n/a
38
60-68
Course Report
The Video Game Design & Development Associate of Science Degree are designed to provide students of video game development a collaborative learning environment 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 multifaceted and comprehensive approach to game programming and design. The program curriculum is structured to provide students with a dynamic integration of art and programming in the creation of a variety of multiplatform products and applications. Upon completion of this program, students will be qualified for entry-level employment in the interactive gaming industry.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULT 120 | Introduction to Video Game Design | 3 | Y1, S1 |
| MULT 150 | Beginning Unity Game Development | 3 | Y1, S1 |
| MULT 160 | Beginning Unreal Engine | 3 | Y1, S1 |
| MULT 201 | Introduction to 3D Graphics | 3 | Y1, S1 |
| MULT 162 | Intermediate Unreal Engine | 3 | Y1, S2 |
| MULT 211 | 3D Modeling | 3 | Y1, S2 |
| CISC 220 | Fundamentals of Computer Game Programming | 4 | Y1, S2 |
| MULT 152 | Intermediate Unity Game Development | 3 | Y2, S1 |
| MULT 164 | Advanced Unreal Engine | 3 | Y2, S1 |
| MULT 148 | Business of Games | 3 | Y2, S2 |
| MULT 154 | Advanced Unity Game Development | 3 | Y2, S2 |
| CISC 221 | Intermediate Computer Game Programming | 4 | Y2, S2 |
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Submission Details
09/17/21 - 05:05 PM
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Please list the reason(s) for returning "Video Game Design and Development Associate of Science". to Tina Recalde's drafts. This message will be sent to trecalde@sdccd.edu
Comments, Documents, Voting
Comments
All Comments
Dr. Javier Ayala · 10/07/21
GC supports.
Efrain Silva · 10/07/21
IVC Supports the modification.
Cassandra Storey · 10/07/21
SDCCE supports program mod
Jesse Lopez · 10/05/21
Miramar College agrees with COE’s comments. However, Miramar endorses the program modification.
Larry McLemore · 10/05/21
Cuyamaca supports
Jennifer Lewis · 09/30/21
Southwestern College supports this proposal for program modification.
Dr. Al Taccone · 09/27/21
MiraCosta recommends, however, encourages the region deans to proceed cautiously when considering future related proposals.
John Edwards · 09/27/21
Mesa College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE recommends proceeding with caution when developing a program because 1) entry-level earnings are below the living wage while some median earnings are above the living wage; 2) a high number of institutions train for these occupations; and 3) a supply gap exists for these positions. However, because this is a program modification, the COE supports the modification.