Animation and Game Developer - Mountwest Community and Technical College

Animation and Game Developer from Mountwest Community and Technical College is a Campus Associate Multimedia degree that prepares you for a Communications career. Program Description: Students who receive an A.A.S. in Information Technology (IT) will possess a broad base of computer skills and knowledge. The curriculum is designed to maintain maximum flexibility in order to compete in the changing workforce. Today?s games are very complex. They require teams of programmers, designers, artists, testers, advertisers, and producers to organize and develop them. Training needed for game development is enormous, warranting a complex education of multiple courses in multiple fields. The Animation and Game Developer curriculum is designed to provide training in principles and techniques used to create interactive 2D and 3D computer games. Students can learn: Design Software Programming Languages Modeling and Animation Skills Web graphic design Game Engines used to Design and Develop Games IT 299, an internship course taken over the course of a student?s four semesters, requires the student to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom to a real-world employment environment. Career Outlook: According to the U.S. Dept. of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09, employment in professional, scientific, and technical services will grow by 28.8 percent and add 2.1 million new jobs by 2016. Employment in computer systems design and related services will grow by 38.3 percent and add nearly one-fourth of all new jobs in professional, scientific, and technical services. Employment growth will be driven by the increasing reliance of businesses on information technology and the continuing importance of maintaining system and network security. Management, scientific, and technical consulting services also will grow at a staggering 78 percent and account for another third of growth in this super sector. Demand for these services will be spurred by the increased use of new technology and computer software and the growing complexity of business. One of the most important requirement needs as an IT student is the willingness to learn and to keep on learning throughout one?s professional career. The IT Division can provide students with the knowledge and skills to start on that path. The successful student will provide the energy, enthusiasm, and drive to continue to acquire new knowledge and skills in order to succeed in the rapidly changing world of Information Technology. Employment Opportunities: Programmer Web /game designer Product tester Animation designer Project manager Software publishers Educational support services View more details on Mountwest Community and Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Multimedia courses.