Bunker Hill Community College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

GAMING/COMPUTER SIMULATION OPTION - 2009
Computer Media Technology Program
(Associate in Science Degrees):

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Overview
The Computer Media Technology program provides students in the design, development, and production skills necessary for entry into the Computer Gaming Industry and the Computer Simulation industry. Students will satisfy the requirements of this program by completing a succession of General Education courses and Gaming/Simulation specific courses as well as elective courses from within the program disciplines. Graduates of this program will qualify for entry-level positions in the computer Gaming and Computer Simulation industries.

This program prepares students in the fundamentals of 3D Game/Simulation design, development and production. Students learn how to utilize state-of-the-art software to create, construct, shape, texture, and animate 3D objects and characters in a computer game environment. The program also teaches students techniques and skills required to incorporate depth, lights, and shading into the 3D game to simulate real-world situations. Students are instructed on how to design and write scripts and programs to control the game animation and sequencing. Students are also instructed in the techniques and tools of game program management.

Career Outlook:
Students completing this program qualify for entry level positions in local and national gaming and computer simulation companies. The career outlook for computer gaming/simulation opportunities is projected to grow at a rapid rate in the coming years.

Upon completetion of this option graduates will be able to:

• Create game characters.
• Create 3D objects as game constructs.
• Effectively light and shade the game scene.
• Animate the game scene.
• Manage the game development process.

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