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Submitter's Information

Name

Jason Parks

Title

Dean of Instruction

Region

Inland Empire/Desert

College

Norco College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Jason Parks

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Game Design

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Electronic Game Design (061420)

Projected Start Date

08/01/20

Catalog Description

Game Design

PROGRAM PREREQUISITE:
None

 

SHORT DESCRIPTION of PROGRAM

Students completing the Game Design program will be well qualified in the game design process, including game design documentation, standard game design techniques, level design, and tools for rapid prototyping including both non-digital and digital methods. Students will be prepared to enter the field as an independent designer, assistant producer,or junior level designer.

 

 

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in the creative application of game design concepts to both digital and non-digital games including but not limited to the design and application of core mechanics, game play, iterative prototyping and testing.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in communicating game design proposals both orally and in writing, including effective communication in collaborative, interdisciplinary teamwork.

 

Required Courses

                                                                                                                                                                                                           


Game Development Core 21.0
GAM-3B Level Design 3.0
GAM-8 Current Topics in Game Development 3.0

 

ElectiveCourses                                                                                                                                              Units

 

None                                                                                                                                                                       0

 

Total Units:  27.0   

Enrollment Completer Projections

35

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

Second step in stackable certificates to train students in game design. 

Students completing the Game Design program will be well qualified in the game design process, including game design documentation, standard game design techniques, level design, and tools for rapid prototyping including both non-digital and digital methods. Students will be prepared to enter the field as an independent designer, assistant producer,or junior level designer.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

27

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Game Design

PROGRAM PREREQUISITE:
None

 

SHORT DESCRIPTION of PROGRAM

Students completing the Game Design program will be well qualified in the game design process, including game design documentation, standard game design techniques, level design, and tools for rapid prototyping including both non-digital and digital methods. Students will be prepared to enter the field as an independent designer, assistant producer,or junior level designer.

 

 

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in the creative application of game design concepts to both digital and non-digital games including but not limited to the design and application of core mechanics, game play, iterative prototyping and testing.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in communicating game design proposals both orally and in writing, including effective communication in collaborative, interdisciplinary teamwork.

 

Required Courses

                                                                                                                                                                                                           


Game Development Core 21.0
GAM-3B Level Design 3.0
GAM-8 Current Topics in Game Development 3.0

 

ElectiveCourses                                                                                                                                              Units

 

None                                                                                                                                                                       0

 

Total Units:  27.0   

Program Requirements
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Submission Details

Published at

10/11/19 - 11:49 AM

Status

Recommended

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Diann Thursby Super User   ·  10/15/19

Received regional recommendation at 10-14-19 IEDRC Deans Meeting.