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Program Information

Learn more about this pathway with one of the associated programs below:

• Multimedia & Game Technology
• Computer Information Systems

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What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

1. Create models using advanced modeling techniques to develop characters, environments, objects, and other content for interactive media.
2. Produce animated characters and objects using advanced animation techniques, based from pre-production material such as sketches, character sheets, and storyboards.
3. Demonstrate CIS/Computer concepts and programming techniques.
4. Explain and describe the electronic game industry, including history, markets, distribution, publishing channels, business models, team roles, and career landscape.
5. Perform the basic steps for image correction, texture creation, and creating both bitmap and vector-based images, using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Fireworks.
6. Apply advanced animation techniques in the creation and editing of Flash animation graphics.
7. Apply advanced scripting and object oriented programming concepts in the creation and manipulation of interactive Flash applications.
8. Explain and describe Game Software Development Tools and apply scripting and Object Oriented Development tools to design and develop game programs.
9. Create an electronic portfolio of work.
10. Manage game development project resources, budgets, goals and tasks.
11. Create and apply textures, materials and surface features to 3D objects and environments.
12. Prepare 3D environments for rendering to print, video and real-time graphics engines.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

• The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
• Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
• Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include CPD150, CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
• Students should meet with an academic advisor about any concerns that may affect course enrollment.
• Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’s program website for the Associate in Applied Science in Game Technology (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm3?id=125798).

Other Versions

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. Other versions of this pathway map from different catalog years are available below: