Computer Information Systems: Video Game Design and Animation, CERT

College Certificate: (CERT-VGDA)

About the Program

The Computer Information Systems Video Game Design and Animation College Certificate is designed to provide a solid foundation in the fundamental skills that are generally required to meet the needs of the video game design, animation and programming field.

Description: Creation and design of video games and the animation included within.

This Program Offers:

• College Certificate: 34 credit hours

College Certificate Goals

• To provide students with a basic foundation for video game design, animation and programming field

College Certificate Outcomes

• Students will be able to produce quality work in a video game design and animation environment
• Effectively use written, oral, verbal and interpersonal communication skills when operating as a member of a diverse support team interacting with a broad range of audiences
• Demonstrate an applied understanding of processes that support the design, animation and production environment

Admission Requirements

Students are admitted to the program each semester. Students must have the program’s approval, a completed application, and other required information submitted by the due date.

If there are openings after the application deadline, any remaining openings will be filled on a “firstcome” basis. To be admitted into the CIS program students must:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Declare program intent on the WCCCD admission application or change program intent at the campus admission office
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER^® assessment
• Obtain an Educational Development Plan of Work, outlining the student’s plan for program completion from an academic advisor
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus Academic Officer

Prerequisite Work

Prior to beginning the Video Game Design and Animation concentration of the Computer Information Systems program, students must have computer competencies which include the ability to key text at a minimum rate of 35 words per minute. These necessary skills can be obtained from your life experiences or by taking any of the following courses: Keyboarding, Keyboarding Fundamentals and Intermediate Keyboarding.