(Level 1I Certificate)
Offered on all campuses
NEW
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.GM.GAME.DEV
Each specialization whether ART, ANIMATION, DESIGN, or PROGRAMMING provides a foundation which will prepare students with the knowledge needed to understand how each specific role functions in a development team within the Gaming Industry. Upon completion of the chosen specialization, students will have the knowledge to build a portfolio of work which is what's required to enter the Games Industry. In addition to this certificate, students can use all the classes towards the completion of the Interactive Simulation and Game Technology AAS.
A student must complete all courses in ONE specialization (ART, ANIMATION, DESIGN, or PROGRAMMING) to be awarded the Game Development Certificate.
ART SPECIALIZATION
Semester 1 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
GAME 1303 |
Introduction to Game Design and Development |
3 |
GAME 1336 |
Introduction to 3-D Game Modeling |
3 |
GAME 1370 |
Concept Art 1I |
3 |
Semester Total |
9 |
Semester 2 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
GAME 1372 |
Visual Effects for Video Games 1I |
3 |
GAME 1314 |
Character Sculpting |
3 |
GAME 2332 |
Project Development 1I |
3 |
Semester Total |
9 |
Minimum Hours Required |
18 |
ANIMATION SPECIALIZATION
Semester 1 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
GAME 1303 |
Introduction to Game Design and Development |
3 |
ARTV 1341 |
3-D Animation 1I |
3 |
GAME 1372 |
Visual Effects for Video Games 1I |
3 |
Semester Total |
9 |
Semester 2 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
GAME 2325 |
3-D Animation II - Character Setup |
3 |
ARTV 2351 |
3-D Animation II |
3 |
GAME 2332 |
Project Development 1I |
3 |
Semester Total |
9 |
Minimum Hours Required |
18 |
DESIGN SPECIALIZATION
Semester 1 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
GAME 1303 |
Introduction to Game Design and Development |
3 |
GAME 1306 |
Design and Creation of Games |
3 |
GAME 1304 |
Level Design |
3 |
Semester Total |
9 |
Semester 2 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
GAME 1336 |
Introduction to 3-D Game Modeling |
3 |
GAME 2304 |
Level Design 2II |
3 |
GAME 2332 |
Project Development 1I |
3 |
Semester Total |
9 |
Minimum Hours Required |
18 |
PROGRAMMING SPECIALIZATION
Semester 1 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
GAME 1303 |
Introduction to Game Design and Development |
3 |
ITSE 1302 |
Computer Programming |
3 |
GAME 2302 |
Mathematical Applications for Game Development |
3 |
Semester Total |
9 |
Semester 2 |
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
GAME 2342 |
Game Development Using C++ |
3 |
GAME 1343 |
Game and Simulation Programming 1I |
3 |
GAME 2332 |
Project Development 1I |
3 |
Semester Total |
9 |
Minimum Hours Required |
18 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.