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Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Video Game Production: Coding and Scripting provides students with the introductory skills to code and write script for video games. Coursework focuses on the coding and scripting aspects of Video Game Production. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Video Game Production is also available. Certificates of Completion (CCL) are also available in Video Game Production: Game Art, Video Game Production: Audio and Sound and Video Game Production: Narrative.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Computer and Information Technology
- Type
- Certificate of Completion (CCL)
- Academic Plan
- Video Game Production: Coding and Scripting (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5129
- Total Credits Required
- 33
- Catalog Year
- 2024-2025
- Effective Term
- Fall 2023
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
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.
- Apply commonly used game components and gameplay mechanics.
- Manage gameplay project resources for creating games.
- Propose and manage software, hardware and development environments used for game development.
- Utilize advanced scripting and programming techniques, structures and pattern design in the creation and manipulation of interactive applications.
- Synthesize game assets such as art and audio files, game narrative and planning materials to create playable prototypes and deliverables.
- 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 certificate 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 certificate. 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
$53,899 Show expanded career information for Sound Engineering Technicians
Special Effects Artists and Animators
$58,835 Show expanded career information for Special Effects Artists and Animators
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 Degree Progress Report 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.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | |||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 | |||
| CRW176 | Writing Narrative for Video Games | 3 | |||
| CIS120DC | Introduction to Adobe Animate | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS151 | Computer Game Development -Level I | 3 | |||
| CIS107 | The Electronic Game Industry | 3 | |||
| CIS130DB | 3D Studio Max: Animation | 3 | |||
| CIS150AB | Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS156 | Python Programming: Level I | 3 | |||
| CIS163AA | Java Programming: Level I | CS | 3 | ||
| CIS298AB | Special Projects | 2 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | |||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRW176 | Writing Narrative for Video Games | 3 | |||
| CIS120DC | Introduction to Adobe Animate | 3 | |||
| CIS151 | Computer Game Development -Level I | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS107 | The Electronic Game Industry | 3 | |||
| CIS130DB | 3D Studio Max: Animation | 3 | |||
| CIS150AB | Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS156 | Python Programming: Level I | 3 | |||
| CIS163AA | Java Programming: Level I | CS | 3 | ||
| CIS298AB | Special Projects | 2 |
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Course Area Key
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
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, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=184810).
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.