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Jazmin Guzman
Administrative Assistant
Los Angeles
Santa Monica College
CTE Dean
Patricia Ramos
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Program Details
Game Design Foundation
New Program
Electronic Game Design (061420)
08/25/25
The Game Design Foundation A.S. Degree program is an introduction to the professional design and prototyping processes used to create engaging and meaningful interactive experiences. The required coursework provides students with a solid foundation in the principles of game design, user interface (UI) design, and user experience (UX) design as well as hands-on experience with digital design and authoring tools.
Throughout the program, students learn to develop professional skills, demonstrate those skills in effective entry-level portfolios, and work collaboratively on team-based projects. Students may also participate in internships with industry partners when available.
Students who successfully complete the Game Design Foundation A.S. Degree program will be eligible to transfer into Santa Monica College’s ground-breaking Interaction Design Bachelor Degree program.
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Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
- A.S. Degree (S)
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to create effective and original game prototypes that demonstrate an understanding of interactive design principles used in the entertainment industry. Students who complete the A.S. Degree will also be eligible to transfer to Santa Monica College's baccalaureate program in Interaction Design.
Course Units and Hours
36
36
60
Course Report
The proposed certificate differs from may of the other established program in this field as we are combining our existing game design curriculum with the courses required for transfer into the Interaction Design Baccalaureate program at SMC. The resulting program will have a strong focus on User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design in addition to traditional game design. This is based on student interest within the IxD program as well as on multiple discussions with our advisors regarding specific needs within the game industry.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES 12 | Typography 1 | 3 | S1 |
| DES 13 | Digital Design Tools | 3 | S1 |
| DES 23 | User Experience Design | 3 | S2 |
| DES 24 | Web Design 1 | 3 | S2 |
| DES 33 | User Experience Design 2 | 3 | S3 |
| GAME 1 | Game Design Fundamentals | 3 | S1 |
| GAME 2 | Game Mechanics | 3 | S1 |
| GAME 3 | Fundamentals of Unreal Engine | 3 | S2 |
| GAME 10 | Game Design Studio 1 | 3 | S2 |
| GAME 20 | Game Design Studio 2 | 3 | S3 |
| GAME 30 | Game Design Studio 3 | 3 | S4 |
| Elective | 3 | S4 |
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New Program
This would be a new program within the Design Technology Department using existing game design and graphic design curriculum.
Game Design: Glendale College, LA City College, LA Mission College, LA Trade Tech College, Long Beach City College, Rio Hondo College
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Information & Communication Technologies (ICT)/ Digital Media
N/A
Submission Details
05/19/25 - 03:54 PM
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