Game Development

Overview

Want to be involved in a team that translates ideas into video game action? Do you enjoy learning new technologies and applying creativity and logic to solve problems? Are you a team player and a good communicator? Are you creative, but also possess technical aptitude? Are you detail-oriented, able to multitask? Can you see “the big picture” and remain flexible?

In Game Development, students design and write game software for PCs, game consoles, phones and tablets. Students turn animation, art and music into games that people love. Structured as an apprenticeship game studio, students can choose to learn 2D and 3D programming, digital sculpting, animation (both 2D and 3D), lighting and rigging.

Using a team-centered, problem-solving approach, students develop the skills needed to be successful in the game development industry. While this program is not about playing video games, becoming a game developer does require a love for games. You will need a mix of dedication, knowledge and the ability to work as part of a team.

Game Development provides a foundation for students to pursue a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Computer Science or Art in Animation and Game Development. Many colleges now offer an emphasis in Art or Science for game development.

Meet the Instructor

Meet the Instructor

Program Information

Topics

Industry-standard programming languages
- C++, C#, Swift, Java Script
2D and 3D modeling and animation
Digital sculpting
Visual Studio, XCode, agile development
Unreal Engine, ZBrush, Unity 3D
Story development
Character modeling and rigging
Team-centered, problem-solving approach

Prerequisites

Successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry.

Program length

Two-four semesters

Location

Warren Tech Central

High School credits

First semester:

1.0 Game Design A
0.5 Math for Game Developers (math credit)

Second semester:

1.0 Game Design A
0.5 Math for Game Developers (math credit)

Third semester:

1.0 Game Design B
0.5 Adv. Mathematics Visualizations (math credit)

Fourth semester:

1.0 Game Design B
0.5 Adv. Mathematics Visualizations (math credit)