Junior Game Designer - Level I
Certificate Animation & Gaming · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Arts Division
Commercial & Entertainment Arts Department
This multi-level certificate program offers skills needed to compete for a junior level creative career in the computer game industry, or to transfer to other institutes for a more advanced study in the field. Students learn the core skills of game development methodologies, planning, prototyping, creating art assets, and working with game engines, while also learning to work in creative collaboration with fellow team members.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANIM 100 | Digital Paint and Ink | 3 |
| ANIM 108 | Principles of Animation | 3 |
| ANIM 115 | Storyboarding | 3 |
| ANIM 130 | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| ANIM 131 | Introduction to Game Design | 3 |
| Total Units | 15 | |
Animation & Gaming Website
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- successfully create a traditional game representative of their skills necessary for their chosen gaming genre.
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