Video Game Production: Game Art
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Video Game Production: Game Art provides students with the introductory skills to design Art for video games. Coursework focuses on the artistic aspect of Video Game Production. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Video Game Production is available. Certificates of Completion (CCL) are also available in Video Game Production: Audio and Sound, Video Game Production: Coding and Scripting, and Video Game Production: Narrative.
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Video Game Production: Game Art (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5123
Total credits required
39
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
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
- Analyze the electronic game industry, including history, markets, distribution, publishing channels, business models, team roles, and career landscape. (AVC200, AVC240, AVC298AB, CIS230DB)
- Analyze commonly used narrative strategies, media resources, animation methods, and interactive components in video games. (AVC200, AVC240, AVC287, CIS230DB)
- Manage game development project resources, budgets, goals, and tasks. (AVC150, AVC200, AVC240, AVC287, AVC298AB, CIS230DB)
- Evaluate software and hardware used for game design, development, and production. (AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC150, AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, AVC298AB, CIS105, CIS130DA, CIS130DB, CIS151, CIS230DB, MUC122)
- Apply basic scripting and programming concepts in the creation of interactive components, animations, and game assets. (AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, AVC298AB, CIS130DA, CIS130DB, CIS151, CIS230DB, MUC122)
- Create planning materials such as sketches, character sheets, storyboards, prototypes, narrative scripts, audio, and design documents. (AVC/MMT184, AVC100, ART116, AVC150, AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, AVC298AB, CIS130DA, CIS130DB, CIS151, CIS230DB, CRW176)
- Create a variety of media resources such as images, models, sprites, and animations. (AVC/MMT184, AVC100, ART116, AVC150, AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, AVC298AB, CIS130DA, CIS130DB, CIS151, CIS230DB, CRW176, MUC122)
- Construct game experiences using planning materials and media resources. (AVC150, AVC200, AVC240, AVC298AB, CIS105, CIS151, CIS230DB)
- Demonstrate effective written, oral, visual, and interpersonal communication skills. (AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC150, AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, AVC298AB, CIS105, CIS130DA, CIS130DB, CIS151, CIS230DB, CRW176, MUC122)
- Collaborate in a culturally responsive manner in a team environment. (AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC150, AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, AVC298AB, CIS105, CIS130DA, CIS130DB, CIS151, CIS230DB, CRW176, MUC122)
- Engage in ethical personal and professional creative practices, in accordance with copyright laws, intellectual property, civic responsibility, and standards of the field. (AVC/MMT184, AVC100, AVC150, AVC/MMT185, AVC200, AVC240, AVC/MMT285, AVC287, AVC298AB, CIS105, CIS130DA, CIS130DB, CIS151, CIS230DB, CRW176, MUC122)
- Examine the implications of cultural values, individual beliefs, and biases as applied to game design, development, and production. (AVC150, AVC298AB, CRW176)
- Create a portfolio of selected game art, animations, and interactive projects. (AVC298AB)
Career statistics
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 Arizona-based 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
$52,310 Show expanded career information for Sound Engineering Technicians
Special Effects Artists and Animators
$56,690 Show expanded career information for Special Effects Artists and Animators
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
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.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 | |||
| AVC150 | Multimedia Storytelling | 3 | |||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 | |||
| CRW176 | Writing Narrative for Video Games | 3 | |||
| ART116 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS151 | Computer Game Development -Level I | 3 | |||
| AVC/MMT185 or CIS130DA |
3D Modeling and Animation I or 3D Studio Max: Modeling | 3 | |||
| AVC200 | Animation and Interactivity | 3 | |||
| AVC/MMT184 | Digital Animation I | 3 |
Term 3
| 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 | 3 | |||
| AVC/MMT285 or CIS130DB |
3D Modeling and Animation II or 3D Studio Max: Animation | 3 | |||
| AVC287 | 3D Character Animation | 3 | |||
| AVC298AB | Special Projects | 2 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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 | |||
| CIS151 | Computer Game Development -Level I | 3 | |||
| ART116 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC150 | Multimedia Storytelling | 3 | |||
| AVC/MMT184 | Digital Animation I | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC/MMT185 or CIS130DA |
3D Modeling and Animation I or 3D Studio Max: Modeling | 3 | |||
| AVC200 | Animation and Interactivity | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC/MMT285 or CIS130DB |
3D Modeling and Animation II or 3D Studio Max: Animation | 3 | |||
| AVC240 or CIS230DB |
Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation or 3D Studio Max: Lighting and Rendering | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC287 | 3D Character Animation | 3 | |||
| AVC298AB | Special Projects | 2 |
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.
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=187447).
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.
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.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Video Game Production: Game Art