Dec 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

Planner for Game Development (certificate)


Title of Certificate: Game Development, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.ART.GAME-DEV

Total Credit Hours: 18

About the Visual Arts and Humanities Department

Purpose: The game development certificate is intended for professionals already holding a degree who wish to make a career change or update skills, or those who wish to gain skills in creating independent games. Credits earned for the certificate may be applied to the Visual Arts Professional AAS Game Development Area of Concentration. The program allows the student to choose from a range of gaming courses enabling the student to focus on his or her particular area of interest in game production. This certificate is not a substitute for a degree in game development.

Several degrees in gaming are available including Visual Arts Transfer AA Game Art and Design Area of Concentration, and the Visual Arts Professional AAS Game Development Area of Concentration. Look under ART for specific course listings.

Range of Occupations

  • Independent game developer
  • Game artist
  • Game designer

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Wilfredo Valladares

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information.

Course/Advising Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ART 155 - 2D Game Prototyping   3 credit hours    
Choose one of the following:
ART 154 - 3D Computer Graphics  
ART 156 - 3D Game Graphics  
ART 158 - Game History  
ART 258 - Game Character Design  
3 credit hours    

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ART 157 - 3D Game Prototyping   3 credit hours    
ART 159 - Game Interface Design   3 credit hours    

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ART 255 - Game Development   3 credit hours    
Choose one of the following:
ART 154 - 3D Computer Graphics  
ART 156 - 3D Game Graphics  
ART 158 - Game History  
ART 258 - Game Character Design  
3 credit hours