Game Development Certificate

An introduction to management concepts, including topics of planning, organizing, leading, managing, and motivating available human resources and business assets to optimally and ethically accomplish performance goals. This class may include students from multiple sections. 

Learn about computer systems and the physical components that make them work. We will explore how software interacts with hardware as well as alternate computing hardware such as mobile and tablet devices. We will also cover performance characteristics of hardware components and how to mitigate bottlenecks in software. The internet is the backbone of connected services. Learn to make web applications and utilize the cloud infrastructure to build robust and scalable websites.

Games are complex systems that use software code to simulate your fantasy world. Learn about how to manage object state and use object oriented design to organize your game system into manageable parts.

Since good games don't just happen, it is important to create a comprehensive script defining your game world and what the player should experience. Learn to create detailed Game Design Documents (GDD) and storyboards.

Write software to simulate 2 Dimensional environments and build virtual worlds. Learn techniques to track and interact with game objects in real-time with programming languages and game engines.

Moving to the third dimension is quite a jump from 2D game development. Learn about the math involved and how to create 3d models for use in 3D worlds.

Mobile devices are the fastest segment of computer use. Learn how to make mobile games and about the new app stores where customers can find and purchase your software.

Learn to create your own 2D video game. Work with a small team to create the game design document and use team members to create program code and art assets to assemble your game and present it for others to play.

Learn to create your own 3D video game. Work with a small team to create the game design document and use team members to create program code and art assets to assemble your game and present it for others to play.

Active reading, effective writing, and critical thinking, using subjective and objective approaches. Introduction to research techniques. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Communication Skills)

A study of a variety of mathematical topics for non-science majors. The topics covered may differ between sections, but may include problem solving strategies, logic, set theory, number theory, mathematics of finance, probability and statistics, or geometry. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Quantitative Skills, Natural Sciences, Elective)

Introduction to the formal elements of graphic design. Explore contemporary design issues and examine the history and psychology behind design communications. Use page layout software to create materials for publication and produce a final printed portfolio of student work.  This class may include students from multiple sections.