Digital Media Design Technology Game Design - Central Ohio Technical College

Digital Media Design Technology Game Design from Central Ohio Technical College is a Campus Associate Multimedia degree that prepares you for a Communications career. The Digital Media Design curriculum at COTC is a broad-based and intensive exploration of the process and the business of digital design. Students can expect to study the principles of design , game theory,and programming in addition to courses in specific digital software tools. Skills taught include critical thinking, design approaches, the underlying theories of digital game development, and production techniques. The curriculum is focused on developing the student's technical skills and creative vision, with an emphasis on building a portfolio that will prepare the student to enter the workforce or continue their education at a four-year college. Additional elective courses help prepare the student to develop good business skills for either entering the job market or developing their own business. Students will learn to develop resumes and other marketing tools specifically targeted toward the digital media field. The Game Design Option Courses in this option provide a thorough overview of digital design, including Web, 3-D, and video , with a focused emphasis on the elements of game design and development. All of the courses are centered around a core set of design principles that provide a strong base for the student's development, and most are project-based. Concepts learned in one course are expanded upon and applied in others. Learning Outcomes The purpose of the Digital Media program is to provide our students with the creative and technical skills needed to succeed in their career or in their continuing education. Upon completion of their plan of study the students will be able to: Demonstrate academic and design skills requiring teamwork,discipline, organization, accountability,and attention to detail. Employ design software and a variety of styles in the development of specific design projects. Apply basic design concepts and vocabulary to communicate effectively with clients, peers, and design professionals. Manage and deliver quality projects from concept to final product, on time and on budget. Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, formulating and responding to constructive team and individual feedback. Recognize and apply contributions of other design fields. Assemble a portfolio of work that is both technically competent and illustrates the qualities needed to compete in the student's chosen design field. Career Opportunities The creation of games has evolved along with their complexity. Students with game design degrees may find work in computer game development and in related fields. The industry is growing rapidly. U.S. sales of games totaled $12.5 billion in 2006, a 19% increase over the previous year. The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a nearly 69 percent increase in the gaming industry through 2012, making it the third fastest growing industry over the next decade. The software publishing industry, which includes game design, pays higher than the national average. Surveys by placement companies found annual salaries for writers and designers of games ranged from $35,00 to $75,000. Students may find jobs in: Computer game design Web and mobile games Film and Video VFX Interactive development Educational training Virtual reality 2-D & 3-D animation View more details on Central Ohio Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Multimedia courses.