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Video Game Design, C.C.C.

Program Overview

 

Video Game Design, C.C.C. (CGAC-CER) 24 credits

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This 24-credit-hour program is designed for students who are interested in working in the game development industry. Students will learn the basic process of creating a video game from beginning to end. This includes brainstorming an idea, designing gameplay, writing a game design document, and creating animations and digital art. They will also be allowed to create a small original game. After completing this program, students will have a strong knowledge of the skills and equipment needed to develop modern video and computer games, enabling them to make an informed choice about their future education and career path

 

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Admission Requirements

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  • Submit High School transcript(s) to Office of Enrollment Services
  • Submit College transcript(s) for any institutions previously attended

Testing Requirements

Students must demonstrate competence in reading, math, or language through placement examination or by passing the appropriate reading, math or language courses, if not exempt by state board of education rule 6A-10.0315.

ACT, SAT, and PERT test scores may be used for placement into college-level courses if the test was taken in the past two years. To access test prep materials and to schedule an exam, go to Test Center. The Test Center is located in Building 7 and may be contacted at test.center@fgc.edu or 386-754-7378.

If you started 9th grade in the 2003-2004 school year or later at a Florida public high school, and graduated from a Florida, public high school with a standard high school diploma, you may be exempt from Placement testing in accordance with Senate Bill 1720.  Advisors still recommend all students placement test prior to the first term of registration in order to determine where you should start in college-level courses in order to be successful. 

Location

Florida Gateway College Main Campus

Hours

Classes are held Monday through Thursday throughout the day. Some classes are held online.

Costs

  • Tuition: $2,479.68
  • Lab Fees: $155
  • Books: $569
  • Supplies: $100

         Total: $3,303.68

 

Video Game Design, C.C.C.

8 classes

 to completion

24 credits

to earn certificate

75% job

placement rate

Guided Pathway

Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.

Video Game Design, C.C.C.

Video Game Design

What our graduates are doing now!

Graduates of the program have transferred to the University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Game Design Program and to the University of Florida’s (UF) Digital Arts & Sciences (BADAS) Program.

STARTING SALARIES

Varies and ranges from $20,000 to $30,000. In your area, people working as a video game designer make $10 – $15/ hr.

 

  • Students can start any time, but fall is preferable to stay in sequence.
  • This program offers students:
    • Small class sizes
    • Hands-on activities
    • In-lab equipment

 

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  • GRA 2151C – Computer Illustration with Illustrator 3 credits (“C” or better)
    • Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book- Wood #9780136412670  
  • DIG 2040C – History of Video Games 3 credits (“C” or better)
    • Video Games Textbook- Wardyga #9780815390893  
  • DIG 1711C – Game Design and Gameplay 3 credits (“C” or better)
    • Level Up! –The Guide to Great Video Game Design- Rogers #9781118877166 
  • DIG 2302C – 3D Modeling and Animation 1 3 credits (“C” or better)
    • Autodesk Maya 2019 Basics Guide- Murdock #9781630571788
  • DIG 2109C – Digital Imaging with Photoshop 3 credits (“C” or better)
    • No required text listed for this course
  • DIG 2430C – Digital Storytelling and Animation 3 credits (“C” or better)
    • How to Cheat in Adobe Animate CC- Ferguson #9781498797382
  • DIG 1710C – Introduction to Game Production 3 credits (“C” or better)
    • Level Up! –The Guide to Great Video Game Design- Rogers #9781118877166 

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