Video Game Art and Animation - Columbus State Community College

Video Game Art and Animation from Columbus State Community College is a Campus Associate Multimedia degree that prepares you for a Communications career. The Video Game Art and Animation track covers such topics such as level design and characters for games, as well as effects and texturing. Students are provided a strong foundation in key areas that impact this field: traditional animation, storytelling, digital arts, etc. With this foundation, the remainder of the program builds on 3D character and level development skills, audio integration skills and post-production techniques. The XNA platform, a Microsoft product designed specifically for the needs of student game designers, will provide the technical integration platform for combining these digital assets into a working game. It is the development of an actual, working game that will inform much of the coursework during the second-year. Graduates completing a Video Game Art and Animation track will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the history, current industry and occupations that constitute the digital gaming industry. Possess fundamental visual and audio design/aesthetic skills in digital design, illustration, audio/sound effects and video in support of game development and design. Understand narrative methods with particular emphasis on those unique to. Understand the roles and responsibilities of team members and their collaboration in all phases of design, development and implementation Demonstrate appropriate image-editing software and computer skills that directly support Gaming Art and Animation editing/enhancement and post-production workflow techniques. Be able to work as part of a larger technical/design team to complete tasks on time and on budget. Understand the fundamentals of game development for both Windows and specific game consoles?specifically the Xbox. Develop a comprehensive professional portfolio to be used in pursuing jobs and/or internship opportunities. View more details on Columbus State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Multimedia courses.