Game Programming Option, Digital Animation and 3D Design, A.A.S.

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This option is designed for students who are interested in the programming segment of game development. The emphasis is on developing the skills required to design, code and test programs which will ultimately become the backbone of an electronic game. This includes fundamental programming concepts as well as those demanded to develop interactive games.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Understand the reiterative process of rendering movies
Understand the principles of workflow and file management as related to the animation industry
Understand the principles of compositing and editing
Create geometry for characters, props, and backgrounds
Create materials and lights for characters and scenes
Create animations for objects, characters, and effects

Requirements

General Education - 20-22 credits

As described in General Education including the following required general education course:

COMP126 - Computer Logic and Design Credits: 3
MATH137 - Finite Mathematics Credits: 3

Career Studies - 39 credits as follows:

A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all career studies courses in order to complete this program.

COMP132 - Structured Programming Using C++ Credits: 3
COMP175 - Game Design and Development Credits: 3 *
COMP226 - System Analysis and Design Credits: 3
COMP233 - Object Oriented Programming Using C++ Credits: 3 **
COMP238 - Programming Using Python Credits: 3 **
COMP275 - Game Programming I Credits: 3 **
COMP277 - Game Programming II Credits: 3 *
DIGM115 - Digital Editing: After Effects Credits: 3
DIGM116 - Production & Storyboarding: Photoshop Credits: 3
DIGM121 - Maya I: 3D Modeling Credits: 3
DIGM122 - Maya II: Fundamentals Credits: 3
DIGM225 - Digital Design and Production Credits: 6

Technical Electives - 3 credits from among the following:

COMP145 - Introduction to UNIX Credits: 3
COMP166 - WEB Design Using HTML Credits: 3
DIGM221 - Maya III: Rendering Credits: 3

Total credits required for degree: 62-64

Notes:

A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all career studies courses in order to complete this program.

* Offered Fall Term only

** Offered Spring Term only

Program Code for registration: DIGP

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Suggested Sequence - Digital Animation and 3D Design A.A.S. Game Programming Option

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1 - Fall Term

COMP126 - Computer Logic and Design Credits: 3
COMP132 - Structured Programming Using C++ Credits: 3
DIGM121 - Maya I: 3D Modeling Credits: 3
ENGL121 - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
MATH137 - Finite Mathematics Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 2 - Spring Term

DIGM115 - Digital Editing: After Effects Credits: 3
DIGM122 - Maya II: Fundamentals Credits: 3
COMP233 - Object Oriented Programming Using C++ Credits: 3
COMP275 - Game Programming I Credits: 3
Communications Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 3 - Fall Term

DIGM116 - Production & Storyboarding: Photoshop Credits: 3
COMP175 - Game Design and Development Credits: 3
COMP226 - System Analysis and Design Credits: 3
COMP277 - Game Programming II Credits: 3
Humanities or Social Science Credits: 3-4

Total Credits: 15-16

Semester 4 - Spring Term

COMP238 - Programming Using Python Credits: 3
DIGM225 - Digital Design and Production Credits: 6
General Education Credits: 4-6 ⁽¹⁾
Technical Electives Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16-18

Sequence Notes:

⁽¹⁾ One course is recommended from the Cultural & Global Awareness knowledge area.

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