Video Game Production: Coding and Scripting
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
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Video Game Production: Coding and Scripting (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5129
Total credits required
33
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
- Analyze the electronic game industry, including history, markets, distribution, publishing channels, business models, team roles, and career landscape. (CIS107, CIS151, CIS298AB)
- Apply commonly used game components and gameplay mechanics. (CIS107, CIS120DC, CIS130DB, CIS150AB, CIS151, CIS156, CIS163AA, CIS298AB)
- Manage gameplay project resources for creating games. (CIS105, CIS107, CIS120DC, CIS150AB, CIS151, CIS298AB)
- Propose and manage software, hardware and development environments used for game development. (CIS105, CIS107, CIS120DC, CIS151, CIS298AB)
- Utilize advanced scripting and programming techniques, structures and pattern design in the creation and manipulation of interactive applications. (CIS107, CIS120DC, CIS130DB, CIS150AB, CIS151, CIS156, CIS163AA, CIS298AB )
- Synthesize game assets such as art and audio files, game narrative and planning materials to create playable prototypes and deliverables. (AVC100, CIS107, CIS120DC, CIS130DB, CIS151, CIS298AB, MUC122)
- Demonstrate effective written, oral, visual, and interpersonal communication skills. (CIS107, CIS151, CIS298AB, CRW176)
- Collaborate in a culturally responsive manner in a team environment. (AVC100, CIS107, CIS120DC, CIS130DB, CIS151, CIS298AB, CRW176, MUC122)
- Engage in ethical personal and professional creative practices, in accordance with copyright laws, intellectual property, civic responsibility, and standards of the field. (AVC100, CIS105, CIS107, CIS120DC, CIS130DB, CIS151, CIS298AB, CRW176, MUC122)
- Examine the implications of cultural values, individual beliefs, and biases as applied to game design, development, and production. (CIS107, CIS298AB)
- Create a portfolio of work. (CIS298AB)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 33 | |
| Students must complete the following courses for a total of 13 credits that apply to the core of the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Video Game Production. | ||
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS151 | Computer Game Development Level I | 3 |
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 |
| CRW176 | Writing Narrative for Video Games | 3 |
| Students must complete the following courses for a total of 20 credits that apply to the Video Game Production: Coding and Scripting Emphasis of the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Video Game Production. | ||
| CIS107 | The Electronic Game Industry | 3 |
| CIS120DC | Introduction to Adobe Animate | 3 |
| CIS130DB | 3D Studio Max: Animation | 3 |
| CIS150AB | Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIS156 | Python Programming: Level I | 3 |
| CIS163AA | Java Programming: Level I | 3 |
| CIS298AB | Special Projects | 2 |
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