Video Game Animation

Program Overview

This comprehensive program provides a solid foundation in game development, covering essential aspects such as digital drawing, game modeling, scripting, programming, and game design. Students will develop skills in concept design, character modeling, animation, texturing, and level design, preparing them for careers in the video game industry. The program is taught by experienced faculty and includes a team production project and portfolio development to showcase students' abilities.

Program Outline

Outline:

Term 1

• Digital Drawing 1
• Game Modeling 1
• Principles of Art and Design
• Scripting for Games
• Programming Logic
• Game Platforms 1
• History of Video Games
• Introduction to Video Game Industry

Term 2

• Digital Drawing 2
• Game Modeling 2
• Game Platforms 2
• Art History
• Game Design 1
• Game Production and Pipeline

Term 3

• Concept Design 1
• Character Modeling 1
• Game Platforms 3
• Game Animation 1
• Texturing 1
• Level Design
• Game Design 2
• Game Business

Term 4

• Concept Design 2
• Character Modeling 2
• Game Platforms 4
• Game Animation 2
• Texturing 2
• Game Design 3
• Game Audio 1
• Game Portfolio 1

Term 5

• Interface Design
• Lighting & Rendering
• Game Platforms 5
• Game Animation 3
• Texturing 3
• Game Design 4
• Motion Capture
• Game Portfolio 2

Term 6

Teaching:

• Rob Elsworthy
Program Director
• David Saguil
Instructor
• Ryan Bailey

Careers:

• Game Designer
• Concept Artist
• Game Modeler
• Quality Assurance Tester
• Level Designer
• Game Animator
• Level Artist