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Field of Interest
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Video Game Production provides students with the essential skill sets needed to plan, design, and produce video games. The program features interdisciplinary coursework and related studies to build a strong foundation bridging the art and science of video game production. The Associate in Applied Science in Video Game Production's curriculum brings together business concepts, game technology, game narrative, music, sound design, and animation to prepare students for entry-level careers as a Level Designer, Environment Artist, Production Artist, Character Modeler, Character Animator, Game Designer, Game Developer, Mobile Game Developer, Commercial Artist, Game Writer, Composer and/or Sound Designer. Embedded Certificates of Completion (CCL) are available in Video Game Production: Game Art, Video Game Production: Audio and Sound and Video Game Production: Narrative and Video Game Production: Scripting and Coding.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Computer and Information Technology
- Type
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Academic Plan
- Video Game Production (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 3890
- Total Credits Required
- 62-79
- Catalog Year
- 2024-2025
- Effective Term
- Fall 2024
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students interested in transferring should meet with an Academic, Faculty, or Program Director.
GST201 Game Studies is recommended for students who intend to transfer to Arizona State University.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Analyze the electronic game industry, including history, markets, distribution, publishing channels, business models, team roles, and career landscape.
- Analyze commonly used game components and mechanics.
- Manage game development project resources, budgets, goals, and tasks.
- Evaluate software and hardware used for game design, development, and production.
- Apply advanced scripting and programming concepts in the creation and manipulation of interactive applications.
- Create planning materials such as sketches, character sheets, storyboards, prototypes, narrative scripts, audio, and design documents.
- Create a variety of media resources such as images, narratives, 3D models, animations, and audio.
- Construct a cohesive game experience using planning materials and media resources.
- Demonstrate effective written, oral, visual, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Collaborate in a culturally responsive manner in a team environment.
- Engage in ethical personal and professional creative practices, in accordance with copyright laws, intellectual property, civic responsibility, and standards of the field.
- Examine the implications of cultural values, individual beliefs, and biases as applied to game design, development, and production.
- Create a portfolio of work.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this degree 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 degree. 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.
Sound Engineering Technicians
$50,459 Show expanded career information for Sound Engineering Technicians
Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$24.25
Annual Median Wage
$50,459
Annual Job Openings
13
Number of People Employed
131
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.9%
Special Effects Artists and Animators
$48,878 Show expanded career information for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$23.49
Annual Median Wage
$48,878
Annual Job Openings
52
Number of People Employed
414
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 20.0%
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- 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 FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Pathway Map Options
There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.
These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.
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Full-time Sequence
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Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| MAT12+ or MAT14+ or MAT15+ |
Intermediate Algebra or College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT09+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT085 or MAT09+ or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT15+, OR permission of Department/Division Chair. | Critical course | MA | 3–6 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | Critical course Gateway course | 1 | ||
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 | |||
| GST202 | Games, Culture and Aesthetics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or (RDG100AA and RDG100AB and RDG100AC), or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or eligibility for ENG101 as indicated by appropriate writing assessment test score. | G, HU | 3 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| MAT12+ or MAT14+ or MAT15+ |
Intermediate Algebra or College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT09+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT085 or MAT09+ or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT15+, OR permission of Department/Division Chair. | Critical course | MA | 3–6 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | |||
| CRW176 | Writing Narrative for Video Games | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| GST202 | Games, Culture and Aesthetics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or (RDG100AA and RDG100AB and RDG100AC), or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or eligibility for ENG101 as indicated by appropriate writing assessment test score. | G, HU | 3 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| MAT12+ or MAT14+ or MAT15+ |
Intermediate Algebra or College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT09+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT085 or MAT09+ or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT15+, OR permission of Department/Division Chair. | Critical course | MA | 3–6 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course Gateway course | CS | 3 | |
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | |||
| CRW176 | Writing Narrative for Video Games | 3 | |||
| GST202 | Games, Culture and Aesthetics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or (RDG100AA and RDG100AB and RDG100AC), or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or eligibility for ENG101 as indicated by appropriate writing assessment test score. | G, HU | 3 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| MAT12+ or MAT14+ or MAT15+ |
Intermediate Algebra or College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT09+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT085 or MAT09+ or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT15+, OR permission of Department/Division Chair. | Critical course | MA | 3–6 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | |||
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| GST202 | Games, Culture and Aesthetics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or (RDG100AA and RDG100AB and RDG100AC), or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or eligibility for ENG101 as indicated by appropriate writing assessment test score. | G, HU | 3 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095, or RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor). | L | 0–3 | |
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC | 3 | |
| CIS107 | The Electronic Game Industry | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | Critical course | 3 | |
| CIS151 | Computer Game Development -Level I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | Critical course | 3 | |
| AVC177 or CIS120DF |
Digital Photographic Imaging I or Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites | 3 | ||
| AVC/MMT184 | Digital Animation I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 or ART116) or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095, or RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor). | L | 0–3 | |
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC | 3 | |
| CIS107 | The Electronic Game Industry | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | Critical course | 3 | |
| CIS151 | Computer Game Development -Level I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | Critical course | 3 | |
| AVC177 or CIS120DF |
Digital Photographic Imaging I or Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites | 3 | ||
| ART/COM/STO150 | Digital Storytelling | 3 | |||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095, or RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor). | L | 0–3 | |
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC | 3 | |
| CIS107 | The Electronic Game Industry | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | Critical course | 3 | |
| CIS151 | Computer Game Development -Level I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | Critical course | 3 | |
| AVC177 or CIS120DF |
Digital Photographic Imaging I or Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites | 3 | ||
| CIS150AB | Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095, or RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor). | L | 0–3 | |
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC | 3 | |
| CIS107 | The Electronic Game Industry | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | Critical course | 3 | |
| CIS151 | Computer Game Development -Level I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | Critical course | 3 | |
| AVC177 or CIS120DF |
Digital Photographic Imaging I or Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC195 | Studio Music Recording I | 3 |
Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or L | 3 | |
| CIS251 | Computer Game Development - Level II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS151, or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| AVC/MMT185 or CIS130DA |
3D Modeling and Animation I or 3D Studio Max: Modeling | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105. | Recommend ART/MMT185 | 3 | |
| CRW176 | Writing Narrative for Video Games | 3 | |||
| ART/COM/STO150 | Digital Storytelling | 3 | |||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or L | 3 | |
| CIS251 | Computer Game Development - Level II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS151, or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| AVC/MMT185 or CIS130DA |
3D Modeling and Animation I or 3D Studio Max: Modeling | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105. | 3 | ||
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 | |||
| CRW170 | Introduction to Writing Fiction | 3 | |||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or L | 3 | |
| CIS251 | Computer Game Development - Level II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS151, or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| AVC/MMT185 or CIS130DA |
3D Modeling and Animation I or 3D Studio Max: Modeling | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105. | Recommend CIS130DA | 3 | |
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 | |||
| CIS163AA | Java Programming: Level I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | CS | 3 | |
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or L | 3 | |
| CIS251 | Computer Game Development - Level II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS151, or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| AVC/MMT185 or CIS130DA |
3D Modeling and Animation I or 3D Studio Max: Modeling | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105. | Recommend CIS130DA | 3 | |
| CRW176 | Writing Narrative for Video Games | 3 | |||
| MUC191 or MUC196 |
Electronic Music I or Studio Music Recording II | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195 or MUC195AA. | Must take MTC192 or MUC196 in following term. or Must take MUC194 in following term. | 3 |
Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| ART116 | Life Drawing I | 3 | |||
| AVC240 or CIS230DB |
Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation or 3D Studio Max: Lighting and Rendering | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ADA/AVC/MMT184, or AVC/MMT185, or FMP108) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS130DA, or permission of instructor. | 3 | ||
| AVC/MMT285 or CIS130DB |
3D Modeling and Animation II or 3D Studio Max: Animation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT185. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105. | 3 | ||
| SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| CRW160 | Introduction to Writing Poetry | 3 | |||
| CRW190 | Introduction to Screenwriting | 3 | |||
| CRW270 | Intermediate Fiction Writing | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW170. | 3 | ||
| CRW298AB | Special Projects | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | Special Projects/Capstone Course | 2 | |
| SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| CIS120DC | Introduction to Adobe Animate | 3 | |||
| CIS156 | Python Programming: Level I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| CIS298AB | Special Projects | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | Special Projects/Capstone Course | 2 | |
| SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| MUC111 | Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195, or MUC195AA, or FMP105, or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| MUC222 | Sound Design II | Prerequisites: MUC122. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MUC111, or MUC191, or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| MUC292 or MUC298AB |
Sound Design III or Special Projects | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC222, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | Special Projects/Capstone Course | 2–3 | |
| MUC192 or MUC194 or MUC196 |
Electronic Music II or Audio Mixing Techniques or Studio Music Recording II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC191. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC111 and MUC196, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195 or MUC195AA. | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC200 | Animation and Interactivity | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| AVC287 | 3D Character Animation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT184 or AVC180AC. Corequisites: ART116 or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| AVC298AB | Special Projects | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | Special Projects/Capstone Course | 2 |
Part-time Sequence
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Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | Critical course Gateway course | 1 | ||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | |||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course Gateway course | CS | 3 | |
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | |||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | |||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GST202 | Games, Culture and Aesthetics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or (RDG100AA and RDG100AB and RDG100AC), or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or eligibility for ENG101 as indicated by appropriate writing assessment test score. | G, HU | 3 | |
| MAT12+ or MAT14+ or MAT15+ |
Intermediate Algebra or College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT09+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT085 or MAT09+ or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT15+, OR permission of Department/Division Chair. | Critical course | MA | 3–6 |
| MAT12+ or MAT14+ or MAT15+ |
Intermediate Algebra or College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT09+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT085 or MAT09+ or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT15+, OR permission of Department/Division Chair. | Critical course | MA | 3–6 |
| GST202 | Games, Culture and Aesthetics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or (RDG100AA and RDG100AB and RDG100AC), or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or eligibility for ENG101 as indicated by appropriate writing assessment test score. | G, HU | 3 | |
| MAT12+ or MAT14+ or MAT15+ |
Intermediate Algebra or College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT09+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT085 or MAT09+ or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT15+, OR permission of Department/Division Chair. | Critical course | MA | 3–6 |
| GST202 | Games, Culture and Aesthetics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or (RDG100AA and RDG100AB and RDG100AC), or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or eligibility for ENG101 as indicated by appropriate writing assessment test score. | G, HU | 3 | |
| MAT12+ or MAT14+ or MAT15+ |
Intermediate Algebra or College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT09+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT085 or MAT09+ or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT15+, OR permission of Department/Division Chair. | Critical course | MA | 3–6 |
| GST202 | Games, Culture and Aesthetics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or (RDG100AA and RDG100AB and RDG100AC), or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or eligibility for ENG101 as indicated by appropriate writing assessment test score. | G, HU | 3 |
Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095, or RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor). | L | 0–3 | |
| CIS107 | The Electronic Game Industry | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | Critical course | 3 | |
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 | |||
| CRW176 | Writing Narrative for Video Games | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095, or RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor). | L | 0–3 | |
| CIS107 | The Electronic Game Industry | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | Critical course | 3 | |
| CRW176 | Writing Narrative for Video Games | 3 | |||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095, or RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor). | L | 0–3 | |
| CIS107 | The Electronic Game Industry | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | Critical course | 3 | |
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095, or RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor). | L | 0–3 | |
| CIS107 | The Electronic Game Industry | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | Critical course | 3 |
Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC | 3 | |
| AVC177 or CIS120DF |
Digital Photographic Imaging I or Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites | 3 | ||
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC | 3 | |
| AVC177 or CIS120DF |
Digital Photographic Imaging I or Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites | 3 | ||
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC | 3 | |
| AVC177 or CIS120DF |
Digital Photographic Imaging I or Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites | 3 | ||
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC | 3 | |
| AVC177 or CIS120DF |
Digital Photographic Imaging I or Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites | 3 |
Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRW176 | Writing Narrative for Video Games | 3 | |||
| CIS151 | Computer Game Development -Level I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | Critical course | 3 | |
| CIS151 | Computer Game Development -Level I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | Critical course | 3 | |
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 | |||
| CIS151 | Computer Game Development -Level I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | Critical course | 3 | |
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 | |||
| CIS151 | Computer Game Development -Level I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | Critical course | 3 | |
| CRW176 | Writing Narrative for Video Games | 3 |
Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC/MMT184 | Digital Animation I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 or ART116) or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| CIS251 | Computer Game Development - Level II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS151, or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| ART/COM/STO150 | Digital Storytelling | 3 | |||
| CIS251 | Computer Game Development - Level II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS151, or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| CIS150AB | Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| CIS251 | Computer Game Development - Level II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS151, or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| MUC195 | Studio Music Recording I | 3 | |||
| CIS251 | Computer Game Development - Level II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS151, or permission of Instructor. | 3 |
Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
| AVC/MMT185 or CIS130DA |
3D Modeling and Animation I or 3D Studio Max: Modeling | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105. | Recommend ART/MMT185 | 3 | |
| AVC/MMT185 or CIS130DA |
3D Modeling and Animation I or 3D Studio Max: Modeling | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105. | 3 | ||
| SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
| AVC/MMT185 or CIS130DA |
3D Modeling and Animation I or 3D Studio Max: Modeling | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105. | Recommend CIS130DA | 3 | |
| SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
| AVC/MMT185 or CIS130DA |
3D Modeling and Animation I or 3D Studio Max: Modeling | Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105. | Recommend CIS130DA | 3 | |
| SQ or SG |
Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 |
Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| ART/COM/STO150 | Digital Storytelling | 3 | |||
| CRW170 | Introduction to Writing Fiction | 3 | |||
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| CIS163AA | Java Programming: Level I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | CS | 3 | |
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| MUC191 or MUC196 |
Electronic Music I or Studio Music Recording II | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195 or MUC195AA. | Must take MTC192 or MUC196 in following term. or Must take MUC194 in following term. | 3 | |
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or L | 3 | |
| ART116 | Life Drawing I | 3 | |||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or L | 3 | |
| CRW160 | Introduction to Writing Poetry | 3 | |||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or L | 3 | |
| CIS156 | Python Programming: Level I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or L | 3 | |
| MUC192 or MUC194 or MUC196 |
Electronic Music II or Audio Mixing Techniques or Studio Music Recording II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC191. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC111 and MUC196, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195 or MUC195AA. | 3 |
Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC240 or CIS230DB |
Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation or 3D Studio Max: Lighting and Rendering | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ADA/AVC/MMT184, or AVC/MMT185, or FMP108) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS130DA, or permission of instructor. | 3 | ||
| AVC/MMT285 or CIS130DB |
3D Modeling and Animation II or 3D Studio Max: Animation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT185. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105. | 3 | ||
| CRW190 | Introduction to Screenwriting | 3 | |||
| CRW270 | Intermediate Fiction Writing | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW170. | 3 | ||
| CRW298AB | Special Projects | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | Special Projects/Capstone Course | 2 | |
| CIS120DC | Introduction to Adobe Animate | 3 | |||
| CIS298AB | Special Projects | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | 2 | ||
| MUC111 | Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195, or MUC195AA, or FMP105, or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| MUC222 | Sound Design II | Prerequisites: MUC122. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MUC111, or MUC191, or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| MUC292 or MUC298AB |
Sound Design III or Special Projects | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC222, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | Special Projects/Capstone Course | 2–3 |
Term 11
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC200 | Animation and Interactivity | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| AVC287 | 3D Character Animation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC/MMT184 or AVC180AC. Corequisites: ART116 or permission of Instructor. | 3 | ||
| AVC298AB | Special Projects | Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. | Special Projects/Capstone Course | 2 |
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