Courses

A study of industry- used, game-art techniques and its applications of game art assets. Utilizes tools and advanced techniques in the creation of assets for a game engine.

Collaborate in teams with both the game design and animation students to design an original video game. Create game-specific assets (which includes low poly modeling, texturing, collision, and lighting) in a simulated production environment. Using milestone deadlines, create a vertical slice of that game. Improve production quality using feedback given during peer reviews.

This course introduces students to digital game design. Broad topics include but not limited to design, prototyping, coding, and testing of digital games. The course emphasizes on the use of modern tools, techniques, and game development engines.

Intermediate course in the phases of game development and publishing. A production-centric course, which includes issues of design documentation, content creation, team roles, group dynamics, risk assessment and management, people management, and process management. Covers phases of product development: requirements, technical definition, development plan construction, plan management, problem management, process assessment, improvement and quality assurance/test.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of video game media as it pertains to students preparing for careers in the entertainment industry, news, creative media, computer programming and related careers. Video games are a globally relevant medium that entertain, educate, inform us; define and are defined by contemporary culture. The course will prepare students for developing projects that can be used as part of their professional portfolios as they prepare for their careers.

This course is an introduction to the design and the development of 3D video games. We will utilize Unity as the game engine and learn 3D space, graphics/objects, GUI, internet connectivity, sound effects/music, etc. The ultimate goal is that everyone can create their first 3D game at the end of the semester.

A course in the applications of computers for video production. Design of computer graphic workstations and development of a rationale for selecting software, hardware, and peripherals.

This course is designed to help students understand the elements of narrative, essentials of production, working with crew, understanding set structure, mastering multiple cameras, grip and lighting equipment, visual storytelling in multiple genres and media. PW: Digital Literacy Pract

This course explore the basics of video production. Emphasis on techniques used in producing newscasts, commercials, public service announcements, promotions.

Videography emphasizing field production and introduction to editing and post production provided with edit suites or straight from the student's laptop. Cameras and other loaner equipment provided. Students produce, direct, write, shoot, and edit individual productions. Productions involving diversity issues are required.